The Pennsylvania fair circuit split up into opposite corners of the state this week, with 2-year-old action on Tuesday (Aug. 6) and 3-year-old racing on Wednesday (Aug. 7) at the Greene County Fair in Waynesburg, PA and – 347 miles to the northeast – the Wayne County Fair in Honesdale, PA.
Category: Fair News
Muskingum County (OH) Fair post time correction
Post time for the races at the Muskingum County Fair in Zanesville, Ohio, on Monday (Aug. 12) was incorrectly listed in the Huff’s Guide.
Increase in purses for Signature Series races at Hicksville
Thanks to donations from some gracious sponsors the purses for the two Signature Series races at the Defiance County Fair in Hicksville, Ohio, have been raised from a base of $3,700 to a base of $4,500.
The Great Pocomoke Fair provides action packed day of harness racing
The Great Pocomoke Fair once again provided an action packed day of harness racing Saturday (Aug. 3), highlighted by a double gaited performer and first wins for several horses and drivers, for fans on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Humboldt, Iowa Fair recap
Harness racing returned to Humboldt, Iowa for two days of 2- and 3-year-old trotters and pacers. Iowa registered horses competed not only for purses, but also points. Points leaders have their eye on the prize, hoping for a spot in the championship weekend, coming up in September.
Forever Jesse looks to remain perfect in Kentucky fairs
Going into the Kentucky Fair Stakes final for 3-year-old trotting colts, Forever Jesse is looking to make it a perfect eight-for-eight on the year and sweep his division of the Kentucky Fair circuit.
The Great Darke County Fair announces August race dates and post times
The Great Darke County Fair is getting ready for the four day/five race card meet this month.
Sophomores complete Clearfield PA Fair action
Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen Association, Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, and Meadows Standardbred Owners Association partnership
Wayne County (PA) Fair to host free for all pace and trot
Horsemen are reminded that along with being a regular stop on the Pennsylvania Fair Circuit offering the standard PA Fair Sire Stakes events for 2- and 3-year-olds, the historic Honesdale oval will also host free for all pace and free for all trot overnight events.
Missouri-owned horses take center stage at Kahoka
A large crowd gathered for harness racing on Sunday (July 28) at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Kahoka, Mo. Spectators filled the grandstand, while tailgaters choose their spots in the infield to watch the nine-race card hosted by the Missouri Harness Horseman’s Association.