During the 75th diamond anniversary year of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), it seems appropriate that a 14-karat diamond ring will be a highly-desired door prize for attendants of the Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, honoring the best and brightest human and equine jewels of 2022 harness racing, and to be held on Feb. 19 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Category: Announcements
Massachusetts stakes continuation payments due Feb. 15
The connections of Massachusetts Sire Stake eligible 2- and 3-year-old horses who intend to race in the series in 2023 should take note that continuation payments for both are due no later than Feb. 15.
Winbak Farm’s 2023 stallion lineup announced
Winbak Farm is excited to present its 2023 stallion roster. The farm is standing stallions in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania in the upcoming breeding season.
Make hotel reservations now for Dan Patch Awards weekend
If you haven’t made your room reservations for the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, on Sunday (Feb. 19) at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla., it’s time to do so now.
John C. Smith, 84, dies
John C. Smith, 84, died Dec. 26, 2022.
Joseph Hardy III, 100, dies
Joseph Hardy III, 100, founder of the 84 Lumber chain of building materials stores, developer of the Nemacolin resort, and former operator of the Meadows, has died.
OHHA stallion auction to benefit P.A.C.E.R. is underway
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association stallion auction to benefit P.A.C.E.R. (Political Action Committee for Equine Racing) has begun via online bidding through onGait.com. The auction will conclude on Jan. 14.
Wild Wild Western to stand in PA at Lindwood Farm
Race tested and true, proving good things can come around again, the owners of Wild Wild Western are excited that their stallion will stand at Lindwood Farm for the 2023 breeding season.
She’s A Great Lady, 31, dies
Diamond Creek is sad to announce that She’s A Great Lady has passed away at the venerable age of 31.
Ron Ruggles, 82, dies
Ron Ruggles, one of harness racing’s most dedicated and loyal owners, died Jan. 4. He was 82.