Some great prizes will be up for grabs when the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) hosts its TV and Tickets Giveaway at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Dec. 13).
Author: by Wes Mayberry, for the OHHA
Ben Bolon, 79, dies
Horseman Ben Bolon, 79, of Washington, Pa., died Tuesday (Dec. 9) after battling health issues.
Roth wild about ‘Rosa’
It was love at first sight, and it’s only grown stronger over the years. Wild Rosa has become a “perfect horse” for owner-trainer Kim Roth.
Meadowlands Racetrack Toys for Tots drive wraps on Friday
This Friday (Dec. 12) is the last night to donate to the Meadowlands Racetrack’s Toys for Tots Collection Drive. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in a child’s life this holiday season.
December IRB meeting canceled
The Dec. 18 Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting has been canceled.
Paul J. Abraytis, 72, dies
Paul Joseph Abraytis, 72, of Broadview, Ill., passed away peacefully alongside his family on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
Museum holiday celebration & craft event
Join us at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, N.Y., on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. to ring in the season with a holiday celebration craft event for people of all ages.
Jax Spratt prances to victory at Cumberland
Local trotter Jax Spratt got back into the winner’s circle at Cumberland Raceway on Monday (Dec. 8), taking his $6,500 co-featured division of the Prancer Pop-Up Series.
Breeders bullish on ‘Bulldog’
Seelster Farms and the Bulldog Hanover partners are pleased to announce that the 2026 stallion book is now closed for the world’s fastest Standardbred, Bulldog Hanover.
Spring Blake repeats at Rosecroft; Roberts wins four
An early give-and-go proved the winning move for Spring Blake, who powered to a 1:52.3 score over Rebellious in Monday’s (Dec. 8) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.