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Category: Fairs
Speed and records galore at Meyersdale (PA)
Meyersdale, PA – Harness racing returned to the Somerset County Fairgrounds in this southwestern Pennsylvania town in 2020, after a 67-year absence that started when a hurricane destroyed the barns. Horsemen interviewed…
Massive Speed gets new mark in seventh Maine triumph
Skowhegan, ME – Undefeated Maine Sire Stakes star Massive Speed grabbed another victory in his $17,000-plus division for 3-year-old pacing colts and gelding at the Skowhegan State Fair on Thursday (Aug. 14),…
OHHA to livestream races from Lorain County Fair
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with livestreaming coverage from the two-day Lorain County Fair meet in Wellington, Ohio, on Sunday and Monday (Aug. 17-18).
Frequent winners add to totals at Dayton (Pa.)
The Pennsylvania fair harness racing circuit touched down for two days of racing on Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 13-14) at the fairgrounds in Dayton, Pa., 60 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, where the themes of the stand were many repeat winners – and “B” level 2-year-olds frequently bettering the clockings of their “A” counterparts.
Massey, Lake, Malady steal the show on Northville at Hastings opening week
Hastings, MI — On Tuesday (Aug 12), the inaugural race was won by Tl All Business (Plesac-Aj) for owners/breeders Thomas and Kim Laier. Thomas Laier was the trainer and Kody Massey was…
Ronaldo N turns despair into triumph at Skowhegan State Fair
The prospects seemed brilliant for Ronaldo N.
Maine’s sidestepping freshmen soar at Skowhegan
Two divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and gelding helped kick off a full week of harness racing action at the 207th year of the Skowhegan State Fair, with a particular divisional leader cushioning his point total at the historic venue.
Sizzling swagger from When Urhot Urhot at Skowhegan
Hunch players found a profitable way to beat the heat at the Skowhegan State Fair, hitting the jackpot early in the program when the aptly named When Urhot Urhot (2:00.1-$13) scorched to his second career victory over what has become his apparent favorite racing venue.
Joyce, Main post wins in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series visited the Attica Fair in Attica, Ohio, on Wednesday (Aug. 6) and the Miami County Fair in Troy, Ohio, on Monday (Aug. 11).