Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania begins its 59th season of harness racing action on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 17) with an Opening Day racing card. Twelve races are on tap, beginning with a first post time of 1 p.m. (EST).
Author: by Jim Beviglia, for Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania
Officials continuing education course to be held in Louisville
The University of Louisville will be hosting a two-day, 16-hour continuing education program on April 8 and 9. The program will be offered both in person in Louisville and online.
Aaron Lehman named MHRI Caretaker of the Year
Aaron Lehman has been named the 2023 Minnesota Harness Racing caretaker of the year and will be presented with his award at the upcoming MHRI banquet at Running Aces this coming Saturday (Feb. 17).
Howard Ridenour, 94, dies
Howard Beau Ridenour, 94, of Waynesfield, Ohio, a manufacturer of mobile starting gates for many years, died Feb. 3, 2024, at Lost Creek Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lima, Ohio, with his family at his side.
Anthony Beaton appeal allowed
Standardbred Canada is reporting that on Feb. 14, the Horse Racing Appeal Panel issued its reasons for decision in granting an appeal from trainer Anthony Beaton.
Randy Manges to be celebrated at Feb. 24 Dan Patch gathering
A Celebration of Life to remember Randy Manges, the longtime sales manager at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale who passed away on Dec. 19, 2023, will be held Saturday morning (Feb. 24) as part of the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards weekend in Orlando, Fla.
Nappanee Raceway seeks sponsors
Nappanee Raceway, part of the northern Indiana Trottingbred pony racing circuit, is seeking Standardbred industry sponsors for its 2024 racing season, which begins May 31 and runs through Sept. 27. The racetrack,…
$21,048 Pick-5 carryover Saturday night at MGM Northfield Park
The shortest price of the Pick-5 sequence was $13.80 on Wednesday night (Feb. 14) at MGM Northfield Park, thus resulting in a double carryover of $21,048. Fans of the “Home of the Flying Turns” are treated to a sizeable wagering opportunity on Saturday evening (Feb. 17).
Delaware Valley USHWA breeding auctions available
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has three breeding auctions currently available.
Bravo for Primo Uomo
After getting time to grow into his role, Primo Uomo is hitting all the right notes. Raced just twice at age 2, Primo Uomo returned last season to win 16 times — the third-best total among all 3-year-old pacers in North America — and bank $114,867 for owners Dale Lawton and Chris Lawton. His earnings ranked second to only Grand Circuit-winner Racine Bell, who makes her 2024 debut Friday at The Meadowlands, in the Lawtons’ stable.