The 46th Annual Harness Festival will be held on Saturday (April 6) at the Hawkinsville Harness Horse Training Center, 290 Abbeville Hwy., Hawkinsville.
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Mark Midland highlights Post Time Thursday
Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (April 3) at 10:30 a.m. They will be joined by Mark Midland, with Derby Wars; Renee Mancino, fromo the OHHA; and Pete Venaglia, from Yonkers Raceway.
Ohio Standardbreds & Friends update
On April 13, there will be an additional 10 Standardbreds on the Ohio State Fairgrounds at Equine Affaire 2019.
Fluet captures another Wednesday feature at Saratoga
Phil Fluet has thrived in Wednesday co-features in the early part of the 2019 season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The veteran trainer-driver has piloted a host of his trainees to victories in the $9,000 races for New York sired trotters that have become the regular features on Wednesday matinees in the early stages of the ’19 campaign.
AQHA issues statement on racing industry reform
The American Quarter Horse Association has a paramount concern for the welfare of the American Quarter Horse, as well as the integrity of the races in which they compete.
Chillaxin Away and Goldberg to duel in DSBF final
Chillaxin Away is the defending champion on Delaware’s circuit for state-bred male pacers, but Goldberg is ready to try to wrestle the title from him. The two horses meet in Thursday’s (April 4) $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund final for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Dover Downs, with “Chilly” a slight 8-5 favorite on the morning line.
Post Time with Mike and Mike feature: Larry and Jackie Drysdale
Larry and Jackie Drysdale, the husband and wife team that managed Winbak Farm of Canada for many years, celebrated their retirement last August. The saying however, “once harness racing gets into your blood, you’re in it for life,” has been proven to be more than just a catchphrase. It’s no different with this husband/wife team.
More Levy, Matchmaker races set for this weekend at Yonkers
The Grand Circuit at Yonkers this week features three $40,000 divisions on Friday (April 5) in the fourth round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker series for open pacing mares. The Saturday (April 6) card at Yonkers will see four $50,000 divisions in the fourth round of the George Morton Levy series for open pacers.
Darke County matinee set for May 19
The Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association’s annual matinee will be Sunday (May 19) with no rain date.
Meadowlands handle rises significantly in first quarter
The Meadowlands has seen an increase of 28 percent in all sources wagering on the live racing product over the first quarter of 2019 versus the 2018 figures.