Desiree Jones had every reason to believe the stars would align for her and her horses in 2023. Although she can’t recollect the exact day last year, the 30-year-old trainer does remember the month in which she took a momentary pause to look at the season ahead. And when she did, it prompted a wide smile.
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Davis in “seventh” heaven Tuesday night at MGM Northfield Park
Billy Davis Jr. had an electric night on Tuesday (Jan. 16) as he swept both mini-series finals en route to an astonishing seven-win program at MGM Northfield Park.
Meadowlands 2024 stakes to approach $25 million
The Meadowlands is proud and excited to announce that the entire 2024 stakes program at the industry’s leading racetrack will offer nearly $25 million in purses. Greatly enhancing the Grand Circuit stakes presence this year will be the return of the Breeders Crown to the Garden State.
USHWA announces media award winners
Kimberly Rinker and Derick Giwner were named winners of the 2023 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Clive Cohen and Jessica Hallett were named recipients of the George Smallsreed Awards for photography and Fox Sports/NYRA was selected winner of the Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, the U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Tuesday.
Armitage Farm has first born foal Tuesday
Armitage Farm in Midway, Ky., had its first born foal Tuesday morning (Jan. 16) at 5:30 a.m. in the cold 8 degree Kentucky winter.
Bringoverthemoney to Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its second Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2023. Bringoverthemoney, a lifelong trainee of Cadot, Wis. will be inducted at the Jan. 27 event in Madison, Wis.
Early Voting reaffirms the equine connection between Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds
When the press release about 2022 Preakness victor Early Voting was posted on the Paulick Report on Jan. 10 it was a feel-good story about how a horse can recover for a second career.
Roy driven to keep things rolling in 2024
Louis-Philippe Roy has plenty of reasons, five, specifically, to be excited about the upcoming O’Brien Awards. When the names of the finalists are read aloud on the evening that recognizes Canadian excellence in Standardbred racing, Roy will have a close association with four of the nominees. The 34-year-old will also be in the spotlight himself, going up against James MacDonald for Driver of the Year honors.
Spring Garden Ranch 2024 training roster
Here is the 2024 winter training roster for Spring Garden Ranch in DeLeon Springs, Fla. Horses returning for winter training include Dan Patch 2-year-old Pacing Filly of the Year Geocentric.
Final Prix d’Amerique qualifier ends in photo
Four horses battled it out in the Prix de Belgique at Vincennes Sunday (Jan. 14) afternoon, and the judges had to call for a photo.