Kim Rinker, the former Chairperson of the Board of the United States Harness Writers Association, has been voted unanimously by the directors of the organization to complete the term of the late Barry Lefkowitz.
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Incaseyoudidntknow wins Harrington Mares Open
Jim Magno and Joe Fonte’s Incaseyoudidntknow ($2.20, Jim Morand) won the featured $18,000 Mares Open Tuesday (April 22) at Harrington Raceway in 1:54.1.
Picksixking swoops to victory in Oak Grove feature
Fast fractions helped tee slight 7/2 second choice Picksixking for an off-the-pace score in the $16,000 featured pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (April 22).
Altus Hanover, Golden Compass sweep Weiss prelims
Trainer Lou Pena and the Todd’s Auto Stable of Todd Cerenza came to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Tuesday (April 22) afternoon with newly-acquired trotters Altus Hanover and Golden Compass, each horse looking to complete a sweep of the Game Of Claims Series’ three preliminary rounds.
Seriously Feared repeats for Noah Stanley in Oak Grove Amateur
For the second consecutive week, Seriously Feared, driven by the Gerrads Cross, United Kingdom native Noah Stanley, took top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 21).
Desperate Man fastest in fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Desperate Man, who was third in last year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series final as the favorite, lacked a win in the 2025 edition of the event coming into Monday’s (April 21) fourth leg at MGM Yonkers Raceway, but changed his fortunes with a commanding 1:51 performance in the third of four $50,000 divisions.
Heather Wilder appointed to Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Heather Wilder, best known for her work with Altmeyer Wilder Racing and as president of the Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers’ Association, has been appointed to a six-year term on the Screening Committee for harness racing’s Hall of Fame.
Native’s Filou navigates victory in Rosecroft feature
Native’s Filou made his debut for owner Robert Cacamese and trainer Steve LeBlanc a winning one by withstanding a sustained first-over attack from Don’tmesswithles to post a 1:50.1 score in Monday’s (April 21) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway.
Women Layer Struts at Oak Grove in Sire Stakes Score
Virgil Morgan Jr. trainee Women Layer delivered all faith of his 2-5 promise in the second of two $50,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) divisions for 4-year-old pacing horses and geldings at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (April 21), stopping the clock in 1:50.4 to win by open lengths.
Downers Delight Rebounds In Harrington Feature
Tlb Racing’s Downers Delight ($4, Pat Berry) rebounded with a resounding 1:51.3 win in the $17,000 Delaware Special Monday (April 21) at Harrington Raceway. One week after bearing out on the final turn and ultimately yielding the win yet still finishing second as the beaten favorite, Downers Delight responded with a powerful performance to win for the sixth time in seven starts for trainer Traci Berry.