Standardbred owner George Millar is a man of his word. In December, he told Harness Racing Update that he was “a little over 50 percent serious” about racing his undefeated homebred Ontario-sired pacing filly Chantilly against the boys in this year’s C$1 million (G1) Pepsi North America Cup on June 14 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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HHI elects board, reveals new logo
Harness Horsemen International’s four-day conference kicked off on Monday (Feb. 24) with a cocktail reception.
Chantilly headlines group of 69 nominated to Pepsi North America Cup
Woodbine Entertainment today announced 69 sophomore pacers, including filly Chantilly, have been nominated to this year’s C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup (G1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Burke sweeps features, Lems picks up grand slam Sunday at MGM Northfield Park
On a night where 13 different trainers found their way to the winner’s circle, Sunday (March 9) at MGM Northfield Park proved to have a little something for everyone. Leading dash trainer Ron Burke swept the featured events, driver Chris Lems had hot hands with four victories on the program, and the Pick-5 paid out to just one winner.
Lefkowitz to USHWA Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Barry Lefkowitz, the immediate past president of the United States Harness Writers Association, the current Chair of the Board, and the 2024 USHWA Member of the Year, has been appointed to a six-year term on the Screening Committee for harness racing’s Hall of Fame, a committee which meets annually to determine what people reach the final ballot to try to achieve the sport’s ultimate honor, membership in the Hall of Fame.
Oldest the best in France top trot
The 11-year-old mare, Emeraude de Bais with Franck Nivard won the Grand Criterium de Vitesse de la Cote d’Azur on the track in Cagnes sur Mer – in second place followed the field’s other 11-year-old trotter, Etonnant with Anthony Barrier.
2025 USTA Board of Directors Annual Meeting concludes Sunday
The third and final day of the 2025 U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors Annual Meeting began at 9 a.m. with the Finance Committee Meeting on Sunday, March 9.
Anthony Napolitano wins six at Pocono, including feature with Chase H Hanover
On a windy Saturday afternoon (March 8) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania where the temperature never broke 40, Chase H Hanover “broke 50”– he lowered his own season’s record at the mountain oval from 1:50.2 to 1:49.4 by winning the $25,000 featured fast-class pace. His driver, Anthony Napolitano, was in a hurry all afternoon, winning six times on the card.
‘Mad Max’ outgames For Once Inmy Life again at Big M
In a stretch duel reminiscent of the one that took place just seven days ago, Mad Max Hanover got passed in the lane for a second straight start by For Once Inmy Life, and for a second straight start, came back along the inside to come out on top in a thrilling duel in the Saturday night (March 8) feature at The Meadowlands, a $25,000 winners over pace.
What a thrill! Gill wins ladies’ dash at Big M
Splitting horses late after cutting a circuitous path through the stretch, Vicky Gill, a native of England, guided 13-1 chance Trumps Girl to victory in the International Women’s Day Mile at The Meadowlands Saturday night (March 8), a race that featured all-female drivers.