The adage “It’s not important how you start, but how you finish” has been around for ages but it still holds true, and a perfect example is the state-bred pacer Gorgeous Big Guy, the recipient of the 2023 Illinois 2-year-old Colt Pacer of the Year award at last week’s Horsemen’s Banquet in Springfield.
Author: by Mike Paradise, for the IHHA
Harness racing support reaches Paris, Ky., school
Harness racing success stories are often found throughout the Standardbred industry and most recently a group of horse breeders from around the globe have found Bourbon County in Kentucky and have come forward to help the St. Mary’s School in Paris.
Russell Williams names Dan Daley, Joe Morris recipients of President’s Awards
U.S. Trotting Association President Russell Williams announced Tuesday (March 5) that Florida State Representative Dan Daley and Caesars Entertainment Senior Vice President Joe Morris are the recipients of the annual USTA President’s Awards.
Tioga and Vernon racing applications due March 15
Tioga and Vernon Downs’ stall applications for the 2024 harness racing season are now available for download on the horsemen’s pages at www.tiogadowns.com and www.vernondowns.com.
$5,194 Pick-5 carryover Wednesday night at MGM Northfield Park
A foggy Tuesday evening (March 5) made it difficult for Pick-5 bettors, forcing a crafty $5,194 carryover into the Wednesday (March 6) program at MGM Northfield Park.
First Captain Kirk mares pronounced in foal
Winterwood Farm of Ohio is excited to announce that the first group of mares bred in February to Captain Kirk are pronounced in foal.
Branded By Lindy and Lou’s Pearlman’s first mares bred checked in foal
Hickory Lane Farm, Findlay, Ohio, is please to announce that the first mares bred to both Branded By Lindy and Lou’s Pearlman have been checked in foal.
John “Mike” Hughes, 79, dies
John Michael “Mike” Hughes, 79, of Delaware, Ohio, died March 1, 2024, in the comfort of his family at his home.
Tequila Talkin impressive in Sunday feature at MGM Northfield Park
Tequila Talkin made short work of his foes on Sunday (March 3), scoring impressively in the featured $18,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park.
Francis ‘Rick’ Morse, 76, dies
Francis Frederick ‘Rick’ Morse, 76, died Jan. 4, 2024, at his home in Schuylerville, N.Y.