Muskateer Hanover found room along the pylons and won his second consecutive Blue Hen Open pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Jan. 8).
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January Hoof Beats: Steppin’ Out
The January issue of Hoof Beats explores remnants of harness racing’s rich past while also profiling some key individuals moving the sport forward into 2026 and beyond.
Roger Huston receives Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award from OHHA
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded the prestigious Maynard and Stella Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award to track announcer Roger Huston for 2025.
Jailhouse Pearl named Ohio 3-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year
Banking more than $300,000 in earnings, Jailhouse Pearl has been named the 2025 Ohio 3-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year.
Harness racing economic indicators down in 2025
All U.S. harness racing economic indicators across the board declined in 2025 compared to 2024. While race days declined by 2.51%, wagering decreased by more than 8% and purses were down 1.73%.
Factory Girl breezes to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Factory Girl waited patiently, then struck from off the pace, to win back-to-back races in the Fillies and Mares Open Handicap pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 7)…
Shaws to be Enshrined into the Ohio Hall of Fame as Immortals
Columbus, OH – John “Red” and Betty Shaw, recognized by industry peers throughout the Midwest for their over 40 years of involvement in racing, have been elected as the Hall of Fame…
Victory Is Coming voted into Ohio Harness Horse Hall of Fame
Columbus, OH – Victory Is Coming, a three-time Ohio Sire Stakes champion, has been selected to be the latest standardbred to be enshrined into the Ohio Hall of Fame by the members…
Austin Hanners aims to keep improving as 2026 season begins
Austin Hanners can look back on his 2025 season and enjoy the fact he won the three biggest races of his career so far, including a Breeders Crown, but that will not change his focus going forward.
Odds On Chesapeake named Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year
Hitting the board in 16 of 18 starts and earning over $470,000, Odds On Chesapeake is the 2025 Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year.