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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.
OSU Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo July 28
The Ohio State Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at their equine center in Apple Creek, OH.
Carl O. Bray, 83, dies
Born on April 17, 1943, in Lee County Virginia to Alonzo and Edith Bray. Carl grew into a man whose actions spoke louder than words.
OHHA to live stream races from 16 Ohio County Fairs in July
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will showcase 30 race cards via live streaming from 16 Ohio county fairs during the month of July.
Harold Coder, 76, dies
Harold A. Coder, 76, of Cardington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital.
SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway 2026 John R. Brennan Scholarship winners
Joseph Faraldo, President of the SOA of NY, and Sandra Kaufman, Scholarship Chairperson, would like to thank the nine applicants for applying to the 2026 John R. Brennan scholarship.