Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the host tracks and dates for the 2020 Regional Driving Championships and National Driving Championship which will ultimately determine Canada’s representative to the 2021 World Driving Championship for harness racing.
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Trio of breedings offered to benefit ‘Layla Crushes Cancer’
A trio of 2020 breedings, donated by Winbak Of Delaware, are up for auction at onGait.com to benefit ‘Layla Crushes Cancer.’ The auction is currently underway and ends Friday (Feb. 14) at noon.
Iowa announces Hall of Fame inductees
The Iowa Harness Horseman’s Association is proud to announce the following inductees into the Iowa Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
Pennacchio to represent USA in World Amateur Cup
Joe Pennacchio will be representing the United States in the 2020 World Amateur Cup, which will be held at Pompano Park beginning Feb. 22. Pennacchio earned the honor to represent the USA on Monday night (Feb. 10) at the South Florida oval by piloting the Walter La Freniere Jr. trainee B R Flying Dali to victory in the World Cup qualifier.
Wristbands available to support Steve Wiseman
Recently, California and Minnesota driver Steve Wiseman, who has more than 3,000 career driving wins, was diagnosed with cancer. In an effort to offer financial support for Steve and his family during this difficult time, Harness Racing Symposium 101 on Facebook is selling ‘Whatever It Takes!’ wristbands in Steve’s driving colors.
Yonkers nearly handles $1 million on Monday
The second Monday of the month (Feb. 10) resulted in another admirable Yonkers Raceway handle.
A week after the single-season high ($1,025,349) figure, a total of $982,740 was wagered.
On The Ropes and Perfetto dead heat at Woodbine
The photo finish camera couldn’t separate On The Ropes and Perfetto leaving Monday’s C$36,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park with two winners.
Davis takes event at Monticello
A field of seven went to post over the sloppy half-mile Monticello oval and the final, like many other amateur races had the usual speed duel from the start.
Hiteman Memorial at Miami Valley yields winners
Highlights of the Monday afternoon (Feb. 10) matinee at Miami Valley Raceway were three divisions of the first leg of the Omar Hiteman Memorial Series and four splits of second elimination round action in the Survivor Series for $5,000 male pacers.
Explosive Magic is best at Meadows
Explosive Magic let Cherry Peep do the heavy lifting, then roared passed her in the lane to capture Monday’s feature at The Meadows, a $13,500 event.