David Miller wasn’t exactly sure how things were going to go for him and Brue Hanover in the Saturday night (Jan. 11) featured $24,000 high-end conditioned pace at the Meadowlands, but a combination of early aggressiveness followed by typical Miller patience resulted with the pair in the winner’s circle at the conclusion of a 1:50.2 mile.
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OHHA charity luncheon to benefit Shoes 4 The Shoeless
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will again host its charity luncheon at OHHA’s annual awards banquet at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Every year, luncheon attendees hear from a local guest charity to learn about the organization’s mission, allowing attendees an opportunity to impact their communities through donations.
Another series sweep for Searle?
The last of Hawthorne’s Jingle Bell series events will wrap up Saturday evening (Jan. 11) with another Steve Searle-trained trotter looking for a series sweep.
Final Prix d’Amérique qualifier attracts 15
While there have been full 18-horse fields in the three previous Prix d’Amérique qualifying races, only 15 horses are entered in the Prix de Belgique, which takes place Sunday afternoon (Jan. 12) at Vincennes.
‘Winter’ gives Big M foes cold shoulder
After a sparkling 2025 debut that resulted in a fast-closing second-place finish to an ultra-impressive winner last week, all eyes were on Winter Soldier in the $17,500 featured conditioned trot Friday night (Jan. 10) at the Meadowlands, and the Tony Alagna trainee delivered as the 1-9 favorite in 1:55.1.
Clever Cody named Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year
Clever Cody claims back-to-back divisional awards, now being named the 2024 Ohio 3-year-old Colt Pacer of the Year.
Talented mares vs. males at Cal Expo
Three top mares and six tough geldings are set to square off in the main event at Cal Expo Saturday night (Jan. 11), a $6,500 Open III contest for the pacers.
Supreme Court to conference on HISA
On Friday (Jan. 10), the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to conference on pending petitions regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. The court will be considering cases from three different circuit courts.
Robert Geist to receive OHHA Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded Robert Geist the Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award for 2024.
A half dozen wins for Chindano at Batavia Downs Thursday
Batavia, NY — Even though the weather was ice cold, driver Joe Chindano Jr. was red hot at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Jan. 9) afternoon as he won a total of six…