This week’s edition of the OHHA’s Freshman Focus will feature trainer Brian Brown.
Category: Announcements
Qualifiers/2-year-old races in June at Gaitway Farms and Magical Acres
Gaitway Farms, Manalapan, N.J., and Magical Acres, Chesterfield, N.J., will once again be hosting qualifiers/2-year-old races in June.
Memorial fund for Waylon Eugene Winters
Tuesday (May 30) there was a tragic accident at the Fayette County (Ohio) Fairgrounds involving the son of Mark and Candace Winters.
Ohio stallion Catch The Fire is heading to Australia
The Catch The Fire syndicate is proud to announce the sire will now serve a book of mares in North America and the Southern Hemisphere. After negotiating with multiple breeding farms in Australia, Catch The Fire will spend his winters down under, breeding at Somerset Farms in Queensland, Australia, under the care of Pete and Chantal McMullen.
James Thomas “Tom” Sweeney Jr., 88, dies
James Thomas “Tom” Sweeney Jr., 88, a lifetime resident of Hadley, Mich., died May 24, 2023.
2023 Kentucky Proud Series Requirements
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Kentucky Proud Series on Friday (May 26) made the following announcement regarding the requirements for participants in the 2023 Series.
CHHA scholarship deadline is May 31
CHHA scholarship applications are due May 31, 2023. The application is available for the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association Scholarships at www.chha.net. Completed applications, including all attachments, must be postmarked or emailed to Lisa Schwartz at mzbid777@gmail.com by May 31, 2023.
Springfield, IL qualifiers slated for Tuesday, May 30
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at Springfield, IL on Tuesday (May 30) at 11 a.m.
Gabe Prewitt named The Red Mile VP of Racing & Sports Wagering Operations
Gabe Prewitt has joined The Red Mile as Vice President of Racing & Sports Wagering Operations.
Paul Anthony McKinnon, 93, dies
Peacefully, after a life well lived, at the Prince Edward Home in Charlottetown on May 25, 2023 of Paul Anthony McKinnon, in his 93rd year, of the Sandstone Chesapeake Charlottetown and formerly of Clyde River, PEI.