Dr. Vernon Carmichael James, 81, a soul who experienced the breadth of many lives within a single lifespan, died at his residence in Campbell Hall, N.Y., on May 28, 2024.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Taggart reflects on 6,000 win milestone
Jim Taggart Jr. remains driven. Taggart, who got started as a harness racing driver by competing in amateur races in the late 1980s, added to his list of career accomplishments last week when he notched win 6,000 at Tioga Downs.
Eliminations set for 41st Pepsi North America Cup
A group of 26 sophomore pacers have been split into three C$50,000 eliminations to determine the field for the 41st Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship applications now available
The Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship committee is now taking applications for the Jospeh P. Camerino Memorial Scholarship.
Motley Ray posts track record win Tuesday at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 4) harness racing program at Running Aces saw some big performances despite heavy rains and a sloppy track.
New world record in under saddle race
The 7-year-old French mare Hanna des Molles with Alexandre Abrivard in the saddle won the Prix Paul Delanoe at Vincennes over 1-1/4 miles Tuesday night (June 4) in 1:52 (mile rate). That’s a new world record.
Lady Almas takes Konesky Trot at Scioto Downs
Lady Almas and owner/trainer/driver Ryan Stahl took the $30,000 John Konesky III Trot final Tuesday (June 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs in 1:56.2.
Bythemissal looks to defend home turf in $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park
Bythemissal became the first horse in nearly 30 years to win Ohio Horse of the Year honors in back-to-back years in 2023; on Saturday (June 8) he returns ‘home’ to MGM Northfield Park, with his eyes set on the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie.
Freshmen make 2024 Philadelphia debuts
The first 2-year-old qualifiers of 2024 at Harrah’s Philadelphia were held Tuesday morning (June 4). Early caution was the watchword of the day, with only two of the six races beating :32.2 to the quarter and a like amount reaching the half in less than 1:05, but the freshmen showed talent in the latter stages.
Redemption Ranch a big winner at Oak Grove
Harness racing continued at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (June 3) with Paperback Thriller ($5.44) and Splinter N ($10.44) reaching the winner’s circle in United States Harness Drivers Club action.