Jim Boese, longtime Chief Operating Officer of Harrington Raceway & Casino and former USTA director, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 84.
Category: Announcements
OSU Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo July 28
The Ohio State Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at their equine center in Apple Creek, OH.
Carl O. Bray, 83, dies
Born on April 17, 1943, in Lee County Virginia to Alonzo and Edith Bray. Carl grew into a man whose actions spoke louder than words.
OHHA to live stream races from 16 Ohio County Fairs in July
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will showcase 30 race cards via live streaming from 16 Ohio county fairs during the month of July.
Harold Coder, 76, dies
Harold A. Coder, 76, of Cardington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital.
SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway 2026 John R. Brennan Scholarship winners
Joseph Faraldo, President of the SOA of NY, and Sandra Kaufman, Scholarship Chairperson, would like to thank the nine applicants for applying to the 2026 John R. Brennan scholarship.
OHHA hosting OSS 50th Celebration Tour Reunion Night on July 4 at Scioto Downs
The Ohio Sires Stakes is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association encourages fans to partake in the festivities.
New post time at Highbramble Park on Friday & Saturday
Kentucky Proud Series racing at Highbramble Park will now have a first post of 9:00 am for Friday (July 3) & Saturday (July 4) due to forecasted extreme heat
2026 Harness Heroes sets now available
The 35th edition Harness Heroes trading card set produced by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation is now available.
Margaret Rousseau, 74, dies
The horse racing world was very saddened to learn that Margaret (Mugsie) Rousseau passed away suddenly at her home in Flint, Michigan, on Thursday, June 18. Her sister, Barb, had coined her unusual nickname when they were kids. Family teased Barb about Bugs in her hair, and with the M initial for Margaret, Barb started calling her Mugs.