Jeremy Smith, the newest member of the 4,000 win club, took four races on Miami Valley’s Wednesday (Jan. 29) card.
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Report on Hawthorne at Jan 28 IRB meeting
An official with Hawthorne Race Course told the Illinois Racing Board at its Jan. 28 meeting that the Carey family, which owns the track, has a new local partner for development of a casino that was approved by the Illinois General Assembly in June 2019.
Jet Wings soars to Miami Valley victory
After a two-day hiatus caused by winter weather, Miami Valley Raceway returned to action Tuesday (Jan. 27) with a full 14-race card. In the featured $22,000 conditioned trot, Jet Wings was able to hold off Massive Desire and score his first win of the year.
‘Wild Bill’ tames Batavia trotters
Snow flurries and wind chills nearing 15 degrees below zero set the stage for those racing at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 27) as winter continued to make its presence known. But it was business as usual on the track with a large number of very close finishes during the program.
A look back at the life and career of Carmine Abbatiello
Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89.
Dan Patch weekend room deadline Jan. 30
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday, Jan. 30.
Illinois Racing Board suspends license for Hawthorne harness racing
The Illinois Racing board on Monday (Jan. 26) suspended the racing license for Hawthorne Race Course.
Pinehurst Driving Club Roster of Standardbred Horses in Training
With a horse population of over 200 horses this year, we are proud to present this year’s training roster. The annual matinee will be held Saturday April 11 of which nearly 4,000 people attended last year. Qualifiers will also be held on Tuesday April 7. A huge welcome to our new stables this year.
USTA District 4B meeting recap
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Cathy Dessert hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting in Madison, Wisc., in conjunction with the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Awards Banquet.
Woodbine releases details for 2026 Mohawk Million
Woodbine Entertainment is now accepting entries to purchase a slot in the 2026 Mohawk Million (G1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.