Harry W. “Bill” Braden, 87, of Morton, Ill., formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., died March 11, 2019, at his home.
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Jacobs good for Levy with Somebaddude
Ken Jacobs bought Somebaddude in January for two purposes — to shake from the winter doldrums while waiting for stakes season to arrive and to have a horse to race in the George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series at Yonkers Raceway. Jacobs has never had a horse in the Levy, but the “Dude” will change that Saturday. Somebaddude, trained by Linda Toscano, was among 47 older male pacers entered in this weekend’s opening round of the six-week-long Levy, with the group divided into six $50,000 divisions. Somebaddude, who is one of only four 4-year-olds in the first leg, will start from post two in the second division.
OHHA accepting applications for Harness Racing Ambassadors
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is preparing for the 2019 Fair season and is now accepting applications for summer internships from students and Harness Racing Ambassadors from anyone who has a passion for harness racing.
Grand Circuit opens 2019 season this weekend at Yonkers
The Grand Circuit at Yonkers features five $40,000 divisions on Friday (March 15) in the first round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker series for open pacing mares. The Saturday (March 16) card at Yonkers will see six $50,000 divisions in the opening round of the George Morton Levy series for open pacers.
Yonkers’ Tuesday highlighted by Sharp Action Money
Yonkers Raceway’s Tuesday night (March 12) storylines included Sharp Action Money and wagering money. Sharp Action Money (Yannick Gingras, $2.60) drilled his foes in the second round of the Sagamore Hill Pacing Series.
Gimpanzee tops list of 101 eligibles to 2019 Hambletonian
The $1 million Hambletonian and filly companion stake, the $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks, will be raced on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 3) at The Meadowlands Racetrack. The Meadowlands has held America’s Trotting Classic for a record 38 years, the longest run of any host track. The 94th edition of the Open event will feature eliminations and final on the same afternoon. The 2018 Dan Patch Rising Star Award winner, trainer Marcus Melander, also happens to have the Winter Book favorite for the Hambletonian in his stable, the freshman male Dan Patch divisional champion trotter Gimpanzee.
Harness Racing’s Hall of Fame election process
Who belongs in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame? Like the baseball topic it is cause for much healthy lively debate as we rally behind our choices like reading off our favorite baseball cards and rattle off stats like Hollywood Heyden for support of our star.
RUS Mid-Atlantic announces 2019 racing schedule
RUS Mid-Atlantic is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2019 Racing Under Saddle season.
Dayton Raceway Director of Racing position now open
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is now accepting applications for its Director of Racing position. All applications must be made online at this link.
Buffalo Raceway to host WHHC qualifier
Looking for an entry into the World Harness Handicapping Contest at The Meadowlands on Saturday (April 6)? Buffalo Raceway will give you that opportunity this Saturday night (March 16) by hosting a WHHC qualifying event.