Three years ago Bruce Weary answered an ad on Craigslist for a horse in Tennessee and bought him sight unseen as an endurance prospect. That horse, that Standardbred, Solar Partner, is now the 2018 High Mileage Standardbred, presented by the USTA in partnership with the American Endurance Ride Conference. Weary will be presented the Award at the AERC Convention, March 8-9, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev.
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Eugene Oldford, 86, dies
Eugene D. “Gene” Oldford, 86, whose career in harness racing as a breeder, owner, and administrator led to his induction into the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association Hall of Fame in 2013 as well as numerous other accolades, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2019, at Blue Water Hospice Home in Michigan.
Sr Radar pulls shocker at Buffalo Raceway
SR Radar wasn’t on the ‘radar’ of many fans in Buffalo Raceway’s $10,500 Class A Open Handicap Trot on Wednesday night (Feb. 27) but those who had him on their screens were rewarded handsomely with a $53.50 win ticket.
Camluck Classic Night details announced
The Camluck Classic is now less than three months away at The Raceway at Western Fair District and officials at the London oval have released some of the details for the track’s Signature event.
HHYF offers partnership opportunities
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation, which relies heavily on financial support from those who share the organization’s passion of introducing young people to harness racing, is offering sponsorship and partnership opportunities for 2019.
Dan Patch recap featured on Post Time Thursday
Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (Feb. 28) at 10:30 a.m. They will be joined by Gordon Waterstone and Shawn Wiles from the United States Harness Writers Association; Casie Coleman, trainer of Horse of the Year McWicked; and Scott Warren, the new Race Secretary at The Meadowlands.
Fayette County (Ohio) Harness Horsemen’s awards dinner set for March 6
The Fayette County (Ohio) Harness Horsemen’s awards dinner and presentations for the 2018 racing season will be held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, Mahan Building, on Wednesday (March 6) at 5:30 p.m.
James and Coleman reflect on banner year with McWicked
Ed James says he has a simple formula for success. Surround yourself with people who know what they’re doing and let them do it. It certainly proved to be a winning approach with his pacer McWicked, who on Sunday was named harness racing’s 2018 Horse of the Year. As James celebrated in the moments following the announcement, he was quick to deflect attention from himself to those around him.
MGM Resorts International reveals future name and logo for Northfield Park property
Nordoniahills.news is reporting that during a pep rally for employees of Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Wednesday (Feb. 27), MGM Resorts International executives shared the future name, logo and other details around changes to take place at the property following the acquisition’s close in April.
Scott Warren named Meadowlands Racing Secretary
Scott Warren has been named Racing Secretary at The Meadowlands beginning March 1, succeeding Peter Koch who departs to pursue another opportunity.