The 19th season of live harness racing at Harrah’s Philadelphia starts its 2024 stand on Friday (April 12), with 14 races set to go postward. Top purse of the day will be the $12,500 bounty offered to distaff pacers in race six; there will also be four contests for the highest-priced claimers on the grounds.
Author: from the PHHA/Harrah’s Philadelphia
Darke County matinee on May 18
The Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association will be holding a matinee on Saturday (May 18). Races will start at Noon.
Ohio Harness Racing Fantasy League returns for its eighth year
Experience the thrill of owning a racehorse for free. The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association’s Racing Fantasy League is back in 2024. Fantasy stable owners will compete for over $4,500 in prizes.
Upcoming Meadowlands handicapping contests announced
With a big score in the last race, Joe Bohnarczyk walked away with the $2,000 grand prize after winning the track’s $5,000 live-money handicapping contest on Saturday (April 6).
Pinehurst seeks Harness Track Superintendent
The Village of Pinehurst, N.C., is seeking a Harness Track Superintendent.
NAADA to make annual donation to Federation of The Homeless
On Wednesday (April 10), after the seventh race at Monticello, the North American Amateur Drivers Association will be making their annual contribution by donating $2,500 to the Sullivan County Federation of the Homeless Veterans Food Bank.
Illinois champion gearing up for Springfield
Three-time consecutive ICF Horse of the Year Fox Valley Gemini began training this week for the upcoming Illinois racing season. The now 9-year-old pride of the Terry Leonard stable is being pointed for the Spring Previews on May 16 and May 23 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Lou’s Beach upsets on Harrington opening night card
David Hamm and Evm Racing’s Lou’s Beach ($39.80, Jim Morand) was an upset winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (April 8) at Harrington Raceway, opening night of the track’s 78th year of racing.
Kakaley and Alexander sweep leg four of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Desperate Man, Pleaseletmeknow and Backstreet Shadow gave driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Travis Alexander victories in the three $50,000 divisions of the fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday night (April 8).
Whitton and Stillwell capture United States Harness Driving Club events
The United States Harness Driving Club had a “double feature” at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 8) and top honors went to amateur drivers Cassidy Whitton and Jacob Stillwell, each scoring convincing victories in their respective events.