Qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday (April 12) at 11 a.m. Entries can be made by calling 217.299.0721 on Thursday (April 11) between 9-10 a.m.
Category: Fair News
Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund announces County Fair Racetrack Capital Improvement Program
The Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund has announced the Fund will implement a County Fair Racetrack Capital Improvement Program. The Fund will disburse up to $15,000 for the purpose of capital construction of, or equipment to maintain, the racetrack.
Darke County (OH) banquet set for Feb. 17
The Darke County horsemen are pleased to announce their upcoming banquet. This year’s banquet will be on Feb. 17 at Romer’s in Greenville, located next to the traffic circle.
Darke County Fair board approves racing for 2024
Wednesday night (Dec. 6), the Darke County Fair board approved racing for the 2024 fair as Friday and Saturday evening (Aug. 16 and 17) with a post time of 6:30 p.m., featuring the OCRA events.
Aylor, Audley Stakes highlight FSBOA Stakes Saturday
The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association hosted tributes to two Florida legends of the past, Melvyn Aylor and Tom Audley, in the form of Stakes races for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds.
Logan County (OH) Fair returns in 2024
The Logan County Fair at Bellefontaine, OH will host harness racing in 2024 after an absence of four years.
Andy Miller and Cody Schadel Score Big in PA Fair Finals
Driver Andy Miller and trainer Cody Schadel teamed up to win three Pennsylvania Fair Finals races on Monday (Oct. 9) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. There were eight Fair Finals on the card on the day, each carrying a purse of $25,000.
Mainers get last licks at Fryeburg
The Maine Sire Stakes made its final appearance in front of capacity crowds on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 6 and 7) at the Fryeburg Fair in preparation for the rich finals next week.
Maine trotters fly through Fryeburg
Two $14,000-plus divisions of Maine Sire Stakes for sophomore trotters soared through the famous Fryeburg Fair on Wednesday (Oct. 4) with the impressive pair of Ivan Davies-trained and driven pupils scoring again before the regular pari-mutuel card.
Gowestyounggrace takes fastest Maine final at Cumberland
The Maine faithful were out in force on Saturday when the Pine Tree State-bred freshmen battled for bragging rights in the $200,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes finals for 2-year-olds on the closing day of the iconic Cumberland Fair.