The 2024 Mercer County (Ohio) Harness Horsemen’s Association annual colt awards banquet and fundraising auction will be held Saturday (Feb. 10) in the Junior Fair building on the Fairgrounds in Celina, Ohio.
Author: from the Mercer County Harness Horsemen's Association
USTA ID technician to visit northern Florida training centers
The USTA ID technician, Jeff Schaefer, will be making visits to the northern Florida training centers (Southern Oaks, Spring Garden and Gil Crest areas) this upcoming weekend, Feb. 9-11.
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks assistant race secretary
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks an assistant race secretary for the 2024 live racing season which gets underway on April 12.
Midland Acres welcomes Dr. Amanda J. Durand to the farm
Midland Acres Standardbred Farm is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda J. Durand DVM to the farm as a new attending staff veterinarian.
Nadia Lobell and Moni Maker move to Scioto
Eldorado Scioto Downs will host two new $120,000 events during the 2024 racing season. Both the Nadia Lobell, for 3-year-old pacing fillies, and the Moni Maker, for 3-year-old trotting fillies, will move to Scioto and be held on Saturday (July 6).
Bluebird Deacon looking for a threepeat
With the finish line well in sight for Hawthorne’s winter meeting, the high-flying Bluebird Deacon looks to extend his winning streak to three in Monday’s (Feb. 5) $11,100 Open Trot.
Callie Davies-Gooch named to the Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Callie Davies-Gooch, whose harness racing involvement spans over 50 years in a variety of areas, has been named to the Hall of Fame Screening Committee, it was announced by USHWA President Barry Lefkowitz.
Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association to hold annual banquet on March 2
The Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association will hold its annual banquet on Saturday (March 2) in the Mahan building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
Miami Valley sets new handle record
The 2024 meet has been a successful one so far for Miami Valley. The entry box is strong, field size is averaging nine-plus, 14 races a day and the handle is up.
Cal Expo cancels Sunday program
Due to rain and expected high winds, Cal Expo management has canceled their program for Sunday evening (Feb. 4.)