Andrew Cohen and Keith McCalmont were named winners of the 2024 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Clive Cohen and Walter Wlodarczyk were named recipients of the George Smallsreed Awards for photography and Horse Racing Alberta and Shine Light Entertainment was selected winner of the Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, the U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Tuesday.
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Oakwood Heymiki IR sells for $120,000 at onGait.com
Oakwood Heymiki IR p,4,1:49.2, a winner of four of five starts since arriving from Europe, sold for $120,000 Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 15) at onGait.com.
Harness Racing Medication Collaborative supports use of ion mobility mass spectrometer
An important topic of discussion which has plagued our industry has been the inability to detect unknown substances believed to be used in racing. Currently, performance enhancing drugs are rarely identified because most testing techniques only identify known, listed drugs.
Southern Illinois University hosting stallion semen handling/processing short course
Southern Illinois University is hosting a stallion semen handling/processing short course on March 7-9.
Award-winning duo helps lift Daley to Trainer of the Year honors
Noel Daley entered 2024 believing he had two of harness racing’s top 3-year-old colts, pacer Captain Albano and trotter Sig Sauer, in his stable. Exiting the season, those horses were named Dan Patch Award winners and helped propel Daley to his first Trainer of the Year honor.
OHHA presents Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award to State Representative Scott Lipps
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded former State Representative Scott Lipps the Association’s prestigious Maynard and Stella Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award.
Tennessee Tom named Ohio 3-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year
Repeat divisional award winner Tennessee Tom won six of 11 starts on his way to being named Ohio’s 3-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year.
Meadowlands announces monthly handicapping contest schedule
For 2025, the Meadowlands Racetrack is hosting monthly handicapping contests, with the winners entered into an invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.
Southern Oaks 2025 training roster
Here is the 2025 winter training roster for Southern Oaks, Sorrento, Fla. Stars in training at Sorrento this winter include millionaire Breeders Crown winner Coach Stefanos and Odds On Platinum (Ontario Super Final winner), while R Melina (Kentucky Filly Futurity winner) might still be coming south for the winter.
OHHA to present Special Recognition Awards
Jugette winning trainer Jessica Roegner and the connections of Breeders Crown champions Allegiant, Miki And Minnie, Sig Sauer, and Louprint will be presented Special Recognition Awards at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association annual awards banquet.