Following three victories on Sunday night, trainer Bill Rhoades only needed one victory on Tuesday (Jan. 3) to get his 1,000th career win, and it came in the final race with Buckeye Boy.
Author: by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park
5 In Front: Shawn Steacy
Each week until April, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their personality on and off the racetrack.
STA awards $75,000 in grants
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) is pleased to announce that an additional $75,000 in grant money has been distributed to STA Accredited Aftercare Organizations, for the purpose of transitioning Standardbreds into well-qualified homes. The combined total of all awards issued in 2022 was $125,000.
Tattersalls Winter Mixed Sale canceled
The Tattersalls Winter Mixed Sale, which was to be held Jan. 16 at The Meadowlands, has been canceled due to lack of sufficient entries.
Miami Valley lifts curtain on 10th season
The first of 87 live programs, comprising the tenth season of racing at Miami Valley Raceway in southwest Ohio, was greeted with great anticipation and enthusiasm on Monday afternoon (Jan. 2). A total of 11 drivers and 13 trainers reached the winner’s circle during the 14-race card on an unseasonably warm day with temperatures in the fifties.
January racing at Meadowlands Racetrack
Meadowlands Racetrack hosts live harness racing every Friday and Saturday through the winter with a 6:20 p.m. post time.
OHHA awards banquet and annual meeting scheduled for Jan. 14
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association awards banquet and annual meeting will be held Jan. 14 at the Hilton Columbus-Polaris, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio.
Freehold concludes Summer/Fall Meet; Marohn Jr., Fusco take driving/training titles
Freehold Raceway concluded the 2022 racing season last Saturday, a year which included a phenomenal stakes schedule and great betting opportunities for fans throughout the year.
Cal Expo cancels Monday card
With a new weather front moving in on an already rain battered racetrack, Cal Expo has canceled Monday night’s (Jan. 2) live program.
Saverio Hanover to stand at LilliVin Farm
As the resurgence of racing in Michigan continues, LilliVin Farm welcomes Saverio Hanover, a son of Walner, to their already impressive stallion roster for 2023.