The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) is proud to announce a partnership with Oak Grove Racing that will see that track provide an amateur racing program during its upcoming 2023 meet, which runs from April 16 through July 2.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
How did USHWA get to 75 from 12
When the voters in the State of New York approved a referendum legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in November 1939, it foretold an exciting chapter for horse racing generally and the American-born sport of trotting that took place on country roads in the 1800s.
Minnesota’s Budach, Gagne among HHI’s 2022 award winners
Minnesota harness racing was well represented at the recent Harness Horsemen International awards banquet at the Embassy Suites Resort Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on Feb. 22.
Top percentage drivers to clash as Batavia meet closes
The first winter meet hosted by Batavia Downs in over two decades will close out its 15-date run on Monday (Feb. 27) with a nine-race card starting at 3 p.m. The early season session has produced record-breaking handles for the track, but has also placed two of its regular drivers in lofty standings nationally among their peers.
Killer Instinct, Odds On Osiris upset in Sunday features at MGM Northfield Park
Some horses need to work out the same trip every week; Killer Instinct (Hunter Myers) proved he could race from anywhere on his way to victory in the $18,500 Open Trot on Sunday night (Feb. 26) at MGM Northfield Park.
Harness racing ‘is a life, not a job’ for Luke Ebersole
After spending time doing other jobs before his career in racing, Luke Ebersole might appreciate driving Standardbreds a little more than others out there. He almost lives by the saying that “A bad day at the track is better than a good day at work.”
Woodbine Standardbred adjusts claiming prices
The Woodbine Standardbred Race Office today announced increases in claiming prices for several classes at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Highalator celebrates birth of his first foal
Highalator, now standing at Safe Haven Farms, celebrated the birth of his first foal, a filly from Upfront Supersconic (Dragon Again-Cedar Yankee), sired while standing his first season in Indiana last year.
USHWA holds annual meetings
The United States Harness Writers Association, celebrating its “Diamond Anniversary” 75th year, held its annual meetings this past Saturday and Sunday at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in this central Florida city.