Hall of Fame driver Yannick Gingras picked up career win 9,000 on Monday when he captured the ninth race at Lexington’s Red Mile with 3-year-old pacer Steely Knife. The colt, trained by Ron Burke, won by 1-3/4 lengths in 1:52.3.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
PA Fair Guide correction
The Wayne County Fair in Honesdale’s first two days of racing are Aug. 2 and 3 with a draw date of Wednesday (July 31); box closes at 10 a.m.
Hambletonian pedigrees bring high prices at onGait.com
A half-sister to 2015 Hambletonian winner Pinkman sold at onGait Saturday afternoon for $104,000.
Bob McIntosh, 71, dies
Standardbred Canada is reporting that Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame horseman Robert “Bob” A. McIntosh of Windsor, Ont. passed away on Sunday (July 28) at the age of 71.
OHHA at Ohio County Fairs with weekday coverage
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage from five county fairs this week beginning on Monday (July 29).
Siegelman Stable announces launch of Hambletonian collection for the 99th Hambletonian
Harness racing enthusiasts and fashion aficionados are in for a treat as Siegelman Stable announces the launch of an exclusive capsule collection, mixed with ready-to-wear pieces and Siegelman’s loungewear basics, dedicated to the prestigious 99th Hambletonian race.
USTA preview show kicks off Hambletonian coverage Saturday
On Saturday (Aug. 3) from 11 a.m. to noon (EDT), HarnessRacing.com will present the inaugural USTrotting Hambletonian Pre-Show, live on location from the Meadowlands.
Verruso, Adamczyk win AHDC Trots at Pocono
Anthony Verruso powered off a pocket ride and Andrew Adamczyk sailed down the pike to capture their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (July 28).
DP Freedoms Chrome and James Gould grab headlines in rain-shortened card at Running Aces
The $17,000 Minnesota-sired sophomore male trot led off the abbreviated program on Sunday (July 28) at Running Aces and DP Freedoms Chrome and driver James Gould each posted career milestones while capturing victory in the event by 3-1/4 lengths.
Nora Bertrand, 86, dies
Nora Bertrand, 86, died July 24, 2024.