The First Mile, presented by onGait, will offer bonus coverage of Wednesday’s (July 5) harness racing qualifiers from Magical Acres, in Chesterfield, N.J.
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Magical Acres will hold 2-year-old races/qualifiers on July 5
Magical Acres will hold one more week of 2-year-old races/qualifiers on Wednesday (July 5).
2023 New York County Fair harness racing series commences on July 3
The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) is announcing that the 2023 County Fair Series will kick off July 3 at Goshen Historic Track in Goshen, N.Y. Post time for the first race is 1 p.m.
Rutgers Equine Science Center’s 2023 Summer Showcase will be held July 13
The Rutgers Equine Science Center’s 2023 Summer Showcase will be held Thursday (July 13) from 12-2 p.m. (EDT).
OHHA seeks Assistant Director
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is looking to hire an Assistant Director.
Harness Racing Hall of Fame weekend information
The annual Harness Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Sunday (July 2) at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y.
Peter Roccasano, 89, dies
On June 24, 2023, harness racing lost one of its longest and most passionate owners, Peter Roccasano, of Pittsburgh, Pa. “Rocky” passed away at the Veterans hospital in Pittsburgh, only months before reaching his 90th birthday.
Kentucky Proud Series post time change
Post time for the Kentucky Proud Series at the Marion County Fair in Lebanon, Ky., on Wednesday (June 28) will be 3 p.m. (EDT).
Qualifiers at Springfield, Ill., on June 28
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday (June 28) at 11 a.m.
Foundation Equine Wellness and Performance pledges donation to support crowdfunding initiative
The Equine Science Center’s fundraising initiative during New Jersey’s “Month of the Horse,” which is celebrated in June each year, will this year focus on raising funds for the Ronald S. Dancer Memorial Scholarship.