Competing for your country in any sport is an honor and James Macdonald and Doug McNair, two of Canadian harness racing’ s top drivers will have that distinction when they compete in the 2019 World Driving Championship for harness racing in Sweden from May 24–31, 2019.
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Foolish Terror stays hot in Meadows feature
Foolish Terror extended her streak of 1-2 finishes to six when she quarter-poled to the front and prevailed easily in Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows, a $12,700 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.
Dunn, McCarthy highlight Post Time Thursday
Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (May 23) at 10:30 a.m. They will be joined by Andrew McCarthy, Dexter Dunn, and Shannon “Sugar” Doyle.
Captain Disomma an upsetter in Wednesday Harrah’s Feature
The Captaintreacherous gelding Captain Disomma, guided by the leading driver at Harrah’s Philadelphia, Tim Tetrick, came on late for a 13-1 upset in the $14,000 pacing feature Wednesday afternoon (May 22), while also taking a new mark of 1:53.
Grammy Winner best during Wednesday action at Saratoga
There were three events for New York-sired trotters contested on Wednesday afternoon (May 22) at Saratoga Casino Hotel which served as co-features.
Caesars launches “Empires of Hope” to care for retired race horses
Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), today announced the launch of Empire of Hope, a new program designed to help raise awareness and funding for the care of horses after their racing careers are over.
Governor Pritzker makes appointments to Illinois Racing Board
Governor JB Pritzker announced additions to the Illinois Racing Board on Wednesday (May 22).
The Voice: The unparalleled life of Roger Huston released
The long anticipated book titled The Voice: The Unparalleled Life Of Roger Huston has just been released. Written by Victoria M. Howard, the book on harness racing’s No. 1 race announcer and Hall of Famer, Roger Huston, is available for purchase now.
Plunge Blue Chip qualifies in 1:54.2
Millionaire trotting mare Plunge Blue Chip was impressive in her first official trip behind the gate in her 4-year-old season, going wire-to-wire in 1:54.2 in a qualifier Wednesday morning (May 22) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
Updated USTA rule book now available
The United States Trotting Association’s updated rule book is now available on the USTA website by clicking here and will be available via the USTA Rule Book App found on Apple iTunes and Google Play stores by searching “USTrotting” in the coming weeks.