When you talk about a guy who puts in a good day’s work, as the saying goes, driver Jim Marohn Jr. may be the classic example when it comes to harness racing. Racing in mainly overnights, Marohn has won titles at numerous tracks around the country, most recently at Freehold last season. He has garnered 5,522 career victories and his horses have collected $46.1 million in purses.
Author: by Rich Fisher, USTA Web Newsroom Senior Correspondent
Delaware Standardbred Owners Association accepting applications for new Executive Director
The Delaware Standardbred Owners Association (DSOA) is accepting applications for a new Executive Director of the organization.
Quiksilvr Bluechip is Kirby’s shining light
Quiksilvr Bluechip might not always be a joy to be around, but the trotter never ceases to bring a smile to Vic Kirby’s face. Kirby and his partners purchased Quiksilvr Bluechip near the end of his 3-year-old season for $24,000 at the Standardbred Horse Sale’s mixed sale in November 2019. Since then, the son of Credit Winner-Sea Raven has won 21 races and earned $344,202.
USHDC makes Oak Grove debut, raises money for charity
The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) made its Kentucky debut on Sunday (April 16) at Oak Grove Racing when Ayr Pioneer GB captured the afternoon’s ninth race for amateur driver Dein Spriggs.
Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association to hold matinee on May 13
The Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association will hold their annual matinee on Saturday (May 13) at noon in Celina, Ohio.
Chad Moore, 46, dies
Chad Philip Moore, 46, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died April 17, 2023, at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Isitlikeitlooks crushes in Oak Grove twin feature
Driver Joey Putnam promptly braced for a far-turn push from Crius N Rock and hit a gear his peers could not, steaming over the Oak Grove dirt to an open-length score with Isitlikeitlooks in the latter division of the two featured $12,000 conditioned pacing events on Monday afternoon (April 17).
Curtain drops on MGM Borgata Pacing Series prelims
This Is The Plan, Idealsomemagic A, and Covered Bridge emerged victorious from the final leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (April 17) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Driver Ingraham makes career start 53,000 at Shenandoah Downs
Even though driver David Ingraham did not cross the wire first in Saturday’s (April 15) first race conditioned trot at Shenandoah Downs, he did return to the winner’s circle to get his picture taken. The 61-year-old reinsman had just made career start number 53,000 in that race aboard Arthur Lisi’s Rocky Bomber and even though he finished fourth, was recognized afterwards for the milestone accomplishment.
SBOANJ and TrotPAC to host a fundraiser for Assembly Speaker Coughlin at Rutgers
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and TrotPAC are co-hosting a fundraiser brunch for Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on May 8.