Bombay Hanover (Western Vintage) pulled off the biggest upset of the night at Running Aces on Tuesday (May 21) by capturing the $15,500 Open Handicap Pace in 1:53.1 over a heavily rain-soaked oval.
Author: by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces
Donald Finn, 85, passes away
Donald Finn, 85, of Saratoga, N.Y., passed away on May 15, 2024, at Glens Falls Center healthcare facility. He had chronic kidney disease due to diabetes.
Joe Lee appears in YES Network segment
Amateur harness racing driver Joe Lee was featured in a segment on the YES Network during the lead up to Tuesday’s New York Yankees game against the Seattle Mariners.
Battle of the Masterminds returns for 2024
Last year, TV host Dave Little prevailed in the 19-day Battle of the Masterminds with an $11,643 bankroll, raising $1,000 for his selected charity, the Standardbred Retirement Foundation.
Shenandoah Downs Spring Meet concludes
Spencer Goldin’s Lucky Streak reached the winner’s circle for the fifth time this spring at Shenandoah Downs when the 4-year-old Luck Be Withyou gelding powered home to a 1:53.1 score Sunday in another wire-to-wire performance.
Kleinhans scores in USHDC event at Oak Grove
As the sun was beginning to set on a great day of harness racing at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (May 20), the United States Harness Drivers Club — specifically Club member Peter Kleinhans — was about to put icing on the cake.
Charity Handicapping Contest May 25 at Meadowlands Racetrack
Ten charitable organizations have been selected to compete in the Meadowlands Charity Handicapping Contest on Saturday (May 25).
SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan Scholarship application deadline approaching
The SOA of NY is pleased to announce that the 2024 SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan Scholarship application and rules are now available.
Sadbirdstillsing and R Melina take NY Sire Stakes races at Yonkers
The New York Sire Stakes season commenced on Monday night (May 20) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with two $84,000 divisions for 3-year-old filly trotters.
CHHA scholarship applications due May 31
The scholarship application is now available for the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarships.