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Category: Announcements
Linda Sorenson, 70, dies
Linda Sorenson, 70, passed away peacefully June 14 in Verona, N.Y., after a courageous fight with stage four cancer.
OHHA to livestream Tuesday’s post-position draw for Next Generation Races at Scioto
The live draw is scheduled to take place between the second and third races of Tuesday’s 15-race card at Scioto at approximately 6:15 p.m. (EDT). The stream will be available on the OHHA Facebook and YouTube pages.
Woodford County (KY) Fair Info
Attention all horsemen, if you plan on shipping into The Red Mile for Saturday’s fair races at Highbramble Park, you must have the following paperwork in hand: Coggins within 1 year; EHV within 6 months; Health paper within the last 72 hours. No faxes or phone pictures will be accepted.
OHHA to livestream races from Marion County Fair on June 30, July 1
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing coverage with live streaming of two days of racing from the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion, Ohio, on Monday and Tuesday (June 30 and July 1).
Dr. John G. Gibson, 93, dies
John Gary Gibson, 93, died on June 3 with his wife, Texie, at his side.
Matching Funds Grant winners announced
The weather is hot, the 2-year-olds are making their way to the races, and fair racing is in full swing. The USTA Matching Funds Grant Program, now in its 19th year, has awarded 13 fairs funding to help market and promote county fair harness racing programs.
Postponement at Marion County (KY) Fair
Due to torrential downpours and unsafe track conditions, the remaining five races from Friday’s (June 27) program at the Marion County Fair have been postponed until 9 a.m. Saturday (June 28).
Horseman info for Red Mile
Welcome back to The Red Mile 2025 racing season! The gates will be open July 1 for moving in. Please confirm you have been approved for stalls.
Dennis Owen Dowd, 77, dies
Columbus, OH – Dennis Owen Dowd, 77, passed away June 23rd surrounded by his family. His life will be celebrated at a Mass for Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley…