Kimberly Rinker and Derick Giwner were named winners of the 2023 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Clive Cohen and Jessica Hallett were named recipients of the George Smallsreed Awards for photography and Fox Sports/NYRA was selected winner of the Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, the U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Tuesday.
Author: from the U.S. Harness Writers Association
Bally’s Dover cancels Tuesday live racing
Due to inclement weather, Bally’s Dover has canceled live harness racing on Tuesday (Jan. 16).
SPHO-NJ to hold 2023 Awards banquet
The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey (SPHO-NJ) will celebrate all those individuals and Standardbred horses that competed in various equestrian disciplines throughout 2023.
Armitage Farm has first born foal Tuesday
Armitage Farm in Midway, Ky., had its first born foal Tuesday morning (Jan. 16) at 5:30 a.m. in the cold 8 degree Kentucky winter.
Harness Horse Breeders of New York State to host “Breeding to Win” raffle
The Harness Horse Breeders of New York State, working in conjunction with some of the state’s commercial breeding farms, has developed a new opportunity for breeders to obtain a winning season to some of NY’s top stallions, including American Ideal, Crazy Wow, Courtly Choice, Six Pack and So Surreal.
Monticello Raceway cancels Tuesday live racing
Due to the snow storm today, Tuesday (Jan. 16), live racing has been canceled at Monticello Raceway.
Mackayla and Lee Morris offer thanks to harness racing community
Eleven weeks ago, our lives were turned upside down and we felt pain like we have never felt or ever want to feel again. Not only did we loses our livelihoods, we lost some of our best friends that day. These were not just racehorses but they were family and our reason for getting out of bed every day.
Bringoverthemoney to Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its second Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2023. Bringoverthemoney, a lifelong trainee of Cadot, Wis. will be inducted at the Jan. 27 event in Madison, Wis.
Early Voting reaffirms the equine connection between Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds
When the press release about 2022 Preakness victor Early Voting was posted on the Paulick Report on Jan. 10 it was a feel-good story about how a horse can recover for a second career.
Roy driven to keep things rolling in 2024
Louis-Philippe Roy has plenty of reasons, five, specifically, to be excited about the upcoming O’Brien Awards. When the names of the finalists are read aloud on the evening that recognizes Canadian excellence in Standardbred racing, Roy will have a close association with four of the nominees. The 34-year-old will also be in the spotlight himself, going up against James MacDonald for Driver of the Year honors.