The February 2023 issue of the American Horse Council’s monthly newsletter is now available.
Author: from the American Horse Council
PHHA joins USTA and other horsemen’s groups for drug research study with SMRTL
The Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association announced Friday (Feb. 17) that they will be joining the U.S. Trotting Association, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of NJ, and the Standardbred Owners Association of New York in funding a research project with the Sports Medicine Research & Testing Laboratory (SMRTL).
Buffalo Raceway announces new Jumpstart Series
Buffalo Raceway opens its 2023 race season on Saturday (March 4). Featured in April will be a trio of TrackMaster series.
Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association awards banquet on March 18
The Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association will hold its annual awards banquet on Saturday (March 18).
Heather and Heather ready for Red Carpet
Want to walk the Runthetable Stables’ Red Carpet at the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday night (Feb. 19)? An expected crowd of more than 250 will have the chance, but so too do those who can’t make the trip.
Jimmy Freight set for 2023 debut
“Jimmy Jets” is ready for takeoff. Millionaire pacer Jimmy Freight, who saw an injury halt his 2022 campaign in September, will begin this season Saturday (Feb. 18) at The Meadowlands, where he is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a $23,000 conditioned race. The 8-year-old stallion, aka “Jimmy Jets,” will start from post six with Scott Zeron driving for trainer Brett Pelling.
Reminder: Watch the Dan Patch Awards Sunday night at 6:30 p.m.
The 2022 Horse of the Year will be announced Sunday night (Feb. 19) at the annual U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the announcement live via USHWA’s Facebook page.
Woodbine Mohawk reintroduces Free For All to condition sheet
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office has announced the addition of a Free For All Pace, Mare Pace and Trot, each with a purse of C$6,000 per horse entered, to its condition sheet.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 17
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Feb. 17).
2023 Pocono Downs season begins Saturday
The 2023 harness racing season begins on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 17) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.