The Iowa Sires Stakes opener was held Saturday (June 15) at the Keokuk County fairgrounds in What Cheer. The 15-race card featured 2-year-old and 3-year-old Iowa-sired trotters and pacers.
Category: Fair News
High School Harness Racing Challenge Monday in Circleville
The second annual High School Harness Racing Challenge will be contested on Monday (June 17) at the Pickaway County (Ohio) Fair, the last day of the county fair race meet in Circleville. This year, each high school will be represented by its head football coach.
Older Iowa horses take the stage at Eldon
The Wapello County Fair played host to two days of harness racing action. Though intermittent showers caused rain delays, a 10-race card kicked off the meet on Wednesday (June 12).
Pennsylvania fair season starts this weekend
The 2019 Pennsylvania fair circuit starts up this Saturday and Sunday (June 15-16) in Wattsburg, Pa., just outside of Erie in the northwest corner of the state, with 2- and 3-year-olds competing in Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes action.
New York County Fair series to begin June 20
The New York Sire Stakes County Fair Series is set to begin Thursday (June 20) at the Chenango County Fair in Afton. The County Fair finals, scheduled for Sept. 5 at Monticello Raceway, will be contested for $10,000 purses in each of the eight divisions.
Paulding powers up the 2019 Ohio fair season
For three days (June 10-12), the fine folks of Paulding County finally had near pitch-perfect weather and horsemen were rewarded with an array of impressive miles over the half-mile oval.
Pickaway County (Ohio) Fair racing begins June 15
Those who have been awaiting the chance to visit the newly-rebuilt fairgrounds in Circleville, Ohio, will get their first opportunity when the 2019 Pickaway County Fair opens with harness racing on Saturday (June 15) and Sunday (June 16), beginning at 1 p.m. Admission to the fairgrounds and grandstand is free both days.
2019 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit kicks off
The growth of the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development Program will be on display during the 2019 Indiana Sired Fair Circuit as large numbers of 2-year-olds take to the track for the first time this month.
New York County Fair Series introduces entry hotline, electronic draw
Participants in the New York Sire Stakes County Fair Series will experience several changes this year, including new procedures for entering horses. These are outlined in the NYSS County Fair Book which was mailed to participants last week and is available online at www.nysirestakes.com.
Iowa champion Heavy Handed Hanna struts her stuff at Bedford
Heavy Handed Hanna, the reigning Iowa champion, captured the 3-year-old pace on Saturday (June 8) at the Bedford Fair. After a recall, Heavy Handed Hanna got the perfect pocket trip behind My Money Honey. Driver Will Roland waited patiently until after the three-quarter pole to pull, driving her to victory in 2:06.