The Delaware Standardbred Owners Association Board of Directors is happy to announce that John Hensley has been hired to take over the position of Executive Director. Hensley will succeed the current Executive Director Sal DiMario who will be leaving the position in November.
Author: by Heather Vitale, for the DSOA
Yearling entries due for Blooded Horse Summer Sale
The Blooded Horse Sale is currently taking entries for its black type yearling session, Wednesday (Aug 30, in Springfield, Ohio.
Belated ICF stake season arrives
It’s been a long time coming. The last time ICF pacers or trotters went postward in a state-bred stake was a year ago. However, that uninviting nine-month drought comes to an end Thursday afternoon (June 220 at the Springfield State Fairgrounds when the Cardinal and Violet stake events are on display.
Tompkins-Geers 2-year-old entry fee discounted at Meadowlands
The Meadowlands, in concert with the Hambletonian Society, will again offer discounted entry fees to those 2-year-olds eligible to the Tompkins-Geers Grand Circuit stakes that have also paid into the Kindergarten and Freshman Fall Final Four.
Volume Eight remains top contender in Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian
Volume Eight retains the top spot in Week Four of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian.
Kevin Switzer Jr. wins five at Bangor Raceway
Day-to-day driver dominance has been one of the overriding storylines at Bangor Raceway this season as five-win performances, once considered a rarity, have seemingly become everyday occourances.
Joviality S victorious for the third time in Sweden
The 4-year-old mare Joviality S, who last year was named 3-year-old trotting filly of the year after winning more than $1 million, is now racing in Europe.
Janelle Granny dazzles in pari-mutuel debut; carryovers highlight Saturday card
The husband and wife team of Nick and Betty Clegg may have one of harness racing’s next superstars in their barn following an impressive effort by Janelle Granny on Wednesday (June 21) at MGM Northfield Park.
Freshman Focus to feature Burke Racing Stable
This week’s edition of the OHHA’s Freshman Focus will feature the Burke Racing Stable. Freshman Focus will premiere Thursday night (June 22) at 7 p.m. on the OHHA Facebook page.
Oak Grove increases purses
Oak Grove continues its racing schedule, featuring thrilling races, increased purses, and an action-packed program for horse racing enthusiasts. The racing meet will continue on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays until July 4 and concluding the race meet on July 9 and 10, with post time set at 3 p.m. (CDT).