On Saturday’s (July 4) card of Goshen Historic Track’s Grand Circuit meet the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) made their annual donation to the world renowned harness racing track.
Category: Announcements
Dean R. Brown Jr., 97, dies
Dean R. Brown Jr., 97, of Coconut Creek Fla., passed away on July 4, 2026.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Friday
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., on Friday (July 10).
Blooded Horse Sales Company mourns passing of longtime president Jerry M. Haws
It is with profound sorrow and immense respect that the Blooded Horse Sales Company announces the passing of the company’s longtime general manager and president, Jerry M. Haws. He was 85.
Don Sider, 77, dies
The Harness racing community lost one of its beloved members on Sunday June 28th with the sudden passing of Don Sider at the age of 77. Don was a fixture at Yonkers Raceway for over 40 years and was a well-respected trainer.
Dayton (PA) 2-Day Sire Stakes Meet update
Horsemen looking to race during the upcoming 2-Day Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes Meet at the Dayton Fairgrounds should be aware of this correct information, which may have appeared differently in previous situations.
Longtime horseman Alvin “Bozo” Watson, 85, dies
After a brief illness longtime horseman “Bozo” Watson succumbed to sepsis at the Medical University of South Carolina on June 27, 2026.
Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga supporting Saratoga HHA
The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS), returning to the Saratoga Hilton from August 10–12, 2026, announced that this year’s event will include a special charitable initiative supporting the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association (SHHA).
Crawford County Fair harness races return offer excitement and celebrate Ohio’s rich racing tradition
Bucyrus, OH – The thunder of hooves and the excitement of live harness racing will once again take center stage at the Crawford County Fair as drivers, trainers, and Standardbred horses compete…
Jim Boese, Harrington Chief Operating Officer, dies
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.