Former Batavia Downs driving regular Larry Stalbaum has only been racing at the Downs as a part-time ship-in in recent years as his base of operations has moved away from western New York. But after spending more time in Genesee County this past year, Stalbaum was a force to be reckoned with on opening day (Jan. 9) of the first winter meet in over 20 years as he trained and drove five winners on the 13-race card that produced the highest betting handle since 2019.
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Rose Run Yolanda named 2022 Ohio 2-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year
If not for a break in the first turn of her first race, Rose Run Yolanda might have had the perfect freshman campaign. The daughter of Triumphant Caviar rallied to finish second then won the rest of her races on the way to winning the Ohio Triple Crown and being named the 2-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year.
2022 OHHA Terry Holton Youth Award presented to Jacob Baird
Jacob Baird of Northfield, Ohio, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Terry Holton Youth Award.
Burke Training Center 2023 training roster
Here is the 2023 training roster for the Burke Training Center in Astor, Fla. First crop sires with horses training in Astor include Bettor’s Wish, Captain Crunch, Courtly Choice, Dancin Yankee, Greenshoe, Six Pack, and Volstead.
Rumble Strips named Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year
Rumble Strips’ career got off to a rough start, but he turned things around, setting a world record and wrapping up the season by winning the Ohio Sires Stakes Championship on the way to being named the 2022 Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year.
James Taggart Jr. and Christopher Petrelli nab year-end honors at Monticello Raceway
After 199 days of racing, James Taggart Jr. and Christopher Petrelli garnered top honors for the 2022 season at Monticello Raceway for leading dash winning driver and trainer, respectively.
Brian McMahon to be inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its third and final Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2022. Brian McMahon, of Franksville, Wis., will be inducted at the Jan. 28 event in Madison, Wis.
U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2022
Total wagering on U.S. harness races in 2022 declined by 8.33 percent compared to 2021. In 2022, total wagering was $1,487,258,371, which was $135,086,255 less than the $1,622,344,626 that was bet in 2021.
Classy veterans start year off right at Miami Valley
A pair of seasoned veterans got the new year off to a stellar start at Miami Valley on Sunday (Jan. 8) capturing the featured and co-featured races. Let It Ride N (Brett Miller) opened his 10-year-old season with a sharp 1:50.4 score in the initial $30,000 Open Pace, while 11-year-old My Hero Ron (Josh Sutton) captured a $22,000 co-feature for the highest conditioned horses in southwest Ohio.
Tyler Miller wins five at Freehold
Freehold, NJ – Tyler Miller took home five wins on Friday (Jan. 6) at Freehold Raceway.