Heavy oscillating snow squalls that fell throughout the card and temperatures that hovered around 15 degrees provided the conditions to be dealt with for those racing at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Jan. 15). But despite the inclement weather, there were many impressive performances on display during the program, including by one of the leading drivers in North America.
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Patient Dream to be inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its third and final Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2025. Patient Dream, owned in Wisconsin by Glen…
Dan Patch Awards weekend to include Saturday outdoor reception and country concert
Lexington, KY – The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) and Diamond Creek Farm would like to invite all attendees to the Dan Patch Awards weekend at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.,…
Dr. Martin Luther King to be honored Saturday at Big M
Saturday (Jan. 17) night’s fourth race at The Meadowlands is, by racetrack standards, ordinary. But the man the race honors was anything but.
Northfield Park cancels Wednesday’s Card
Northfield, OH – At of an abundance of caution for the horsemen and equine athletes from heavy snowfalls and gusty winds MGM Northfield Park was forced to cancel the remainder of the…
Ballast sails to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – For driver Corey Callahan and Ballast, it was a change in race strategy. Last week they raced from off-the-pace. Tonight it was a successful down the road approach. Ballast…
Adamsville Road upsets in Open
Monroe, OH – Adamsville Road upsets in tonight’s (Jan. 14) featured Open Handicap trot, snapping heavily favored Oh Look Magic’s five race winning streak. Adamsville Road and driver Luke Hanners left alertly…
A Blue Million, a three peat winner at Bally’s Dover
A Blue Million punched his ticket winning his third consecutive start in the $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Jan. 13).
Massive Desire takes Miami Valley feature
Massive Desire kicked off the new year with a victory, taking Tuesday’s (Jan. 13) featured event at Miami Valley Raceway in 1:54.4.
Rocknroll Shelli takes short route to Batavia win
Rocknroll Shelli got a perfect trip right to the stretch, where she took the passing lane to victory in the $9,000 Open II-III Handicap Pace on Tuesday (Jan. 13), the opening day of the 2026 Batavia Downs winter meet, which greeted contestants with a good track and intermittent rain.