Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifying session has been moved from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning (March 1) at 10 a.m.
Category: Archived
Quebec Jockey Club instituting new whipping rules
The Quebec Jockey Club will be instituting new whipping rules for all drivers at the Hippodrome 3R in 2019.
Mischievous Jesse posts 50th career win at Northfield Park
Mischievous Jesse trotted home for his 50th career victory, winning the first race at Northfield Park on Tuesday (Feb. 26). The 11-year-old veteran, with 253 career starts, also has 33 seconds and 26 third-place finishes.
Yonkers’ Tuesday race declared ‘no contest’
Yonkers Raceway’s fourth race Tuesday night (Feb. 26) was declared a ‘no contest.’
USHWA conducts successful meetings, Dan Patch Awards banquet
The United States Harness Writers Association, the leading organization of harness racing’s chroniclers, held its annual meetings at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., for the second consecutive year this past Saturday and Sunday. The writers’ meetings were held in conjunction with the group’s annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, which on Sunday evening celebrated the best and brightest of the sport during the 2018 racing campaign.
Mandatory Hi-Five payout at Pompano Sunday
Track officials are pleased to announce that there will be a mandatory payout in the Jackpot Super Hi-Five at Pompano Park on Sunday (March 3), if the carryover is not taken down with a unique ticket holder over the next few racing nights.
Virginia Harness Horse Association introduces new Certified Residency Program
The Virginia Harness Horse Association, in conjunction with the Virginia Equine Alliance, is introducing a new Certified Residency Bonus Program that will begin immediately for foals born beginning in 2019.
Foiled Again’s surprise party is a hit
Moments into his speech to accept the Stan Bergstein-Proximity Award on behalf of legendary pacer Foiled Again during Sunday’s U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards banquet, co-owner Joe Koury Jr. was halted by USHWA member Gordon Waterstone. Koury knew he had not exceeded his time limit because he was just getting started, so he was surprised. Surprise was about to turn to shock. Foiled Again turned the idea of a surprise party upside down when he emerged from behind the curtained stage area to the delight of the 320 banquet attendees at Rosen Shingle Creek resort.
Pocono stable gates to open March 1
Spring is just around the corner, and the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono is getting the stable area ready for our valued horsemen, with the gates officially opening for the 54th season on Friday (March 1) at 7:30 a.m. The gates will remain locked until that time.
SBOANJ announces breeders incentive programs for 2019
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey will again offer a resident mare rebate as well as pacing stallion incentive program in 2019.