There was a “dead heat for win” in the voting for the most prestigious award for which the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) are the sole arbiters – the Stan Bergstein/Proximity Award. The joint winners are New York horseman Joe Faraldo and the Ontario owning/breeding partnership of Al Libfeld and Marvin Katz – the first time there has been a tie in the top of the voting in the 68-year history of the award, which is voted on by the sport’s leading media organization.
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Northfield conditioned series reminder
Northfield Park reminds horsemen of nine upcoming conditioned series, all based on a horse’s earnings per start in 2019.
COSA and CUJO Entertainment announce new marketing initiative
The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) has announced a new marketing initiative aimed at promoting the industry and participants across the province.
Billie de Montfort a surprise winner in Paris
The Grand Prix de Bourgogne, which took place Sunday afternoon (Dec. 29) at Vincennes, was won by 16-1 shot Billie de Montfort and driver Gabriele Gelormini.
Pandy’s Pick-4 hits for $740.95 at The Meadowlands
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo’s Pick-4 play hit for the fourth time this meet Saturday night (Dec. 28) at the Meadowlands.
McCarthy wins five again, new heights for handle at Big M
For a second straight night, Andy McCarthy ruled The Meadowlands. The 33-year-old native of Australia followed up his five-winner Friday with another five-bagger Saturday night (Dec. 28). All told, when you add in the two victories McCarthy had Thursday, you end up with one dozen winner’s circle visits over the course of the three-card race week at the Big M.
Brett Miller, Virgil Morgan Jr. win Dayton dash titles
The curtain fell on the annual Hollywood Dayton Raceway meet on Saturday night (Dec. 28), its sixth consecutive year of handle growth.
Wild Wild Western named Meadows Horse of the Year
Unraced at 2 and unheralded at 3 when he burst on the scene with outstanding performances in Pennsylvania Sires Stakes and the Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, Wild Wild Western is the 2019 Horse of the Year at The Meadows. He also was named Pacer of the Year and 3-year-old colt/gelding Pacer of the Year.
Pair of 14-year-olds shine at Freehold Saturday
It was about as good an outcome as anyone could’ve hoped for on Saturday (Dec. 28) at Freehold Raceway. The two 14-year-olds in the “Free-Old” Pace, Bobjacks Angle A and Camwiser, finished first and second, respectively, to close out their careers.
Propulsion is victorious in comeback
Propulsion, with regular driver Ôrjan Kihlström, returned to action Saturday afternoon (Dec. 28) at Romme Trav in Sweden and won very easily.