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.
Category: Announcements
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…
Brian “Rick” Richard Merryman, 55, dies
Rick Merryman of Freelton, passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton.
OHHA Freshman Focus to feature Ron Steck
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature Ron Steck and his Ohio 2-year-olds in training in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.
Harness Racing Hall of Fame Weekend
The annual Harness Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY. The Ceremony begins at 5 p.m.