Demonstration times and locations have been announced for the Standardbred presence at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, Pa., March 2–5.
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Mother Nature causes premature end to Monday’s card at Yonkers
Due to continuing heavy snowfall and deteriorating track conditions, Yonkers Raceway was forced to cancel races nine, ten, and 11 on Monday night’s (Feb. 27) program.
A break was no bust for Buzz at Batavia
Monday (Feb. 27) was the final day of racing for the Batavia Downs winter meet with the card starting out clear and ending in a snow globe. The day’s $13,000 featured Open I trot was contested amidst the flying flakes where race winner Buzz (Mike Baumeister) overcame more than just the weather to claim victory.
Slot owners revealed for 2023 Mohawk Million
Woodbine Entertainment today announced the fourth edition of the Mohawk Million will officially be held on Saturday (Sept. 23) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Amateurs to race at Oak Grove
The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) is proud to announce a partnership with Oak Grove Racing that will see that track provide an amateur racing program during its upcoming 2023 meet, which runs from April 16 through July 2.
How did USHWA get to 75 from 12
When the voters in the State of New York approved a referendum legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in November 1939, it foretold an exciting chapter for horse racing generally and the American-born sport of trotting that took place on country roads in the 1800s.
Minnesota’s Budach, Gagne among HHI’s 2022 award winners
Minnesota harness racing was well represented at the recent Harness Horsemen International awards banquet at the Embassy Suites Resort Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on Feb. 22.
Top percentage drivers to clash as Batavia meet closes
The first winter meet hosted by Batavia Downs in over two decades will close out its 15-date run on Monday (Feb. 27) with a nine-race card starting at 3 p.m. The early season session has produced record-breaking handles for the track, but has also placed two of its regular drivers in lofty standings nationally among their peers.
Killer Instinct, Odds On Osiris upset in Sunday features at MGM Northfield Park
Some horses need to work out the same trip every week; Killer Instinct (Hunter Myers) proved he could race from anywhere on his way to victory in the $18,500 Open Trot on Sunday night (Feb. 26) at MGM Northfield Park.
Little Rocket Man impressive in Miami Valley debut; 13th race declared ‘No Contest’
Lebanon, OH – Making his first start in over four months, Little Rocket Man (John DeLong) made his debut at Miami Valley a memorable one. The seven year old son of Rockin Image captured the $28,000 Open Handicap in 1:51, beating a quality field that included runner-up Big Fritz (Brett Miller) and show finisher Let It Ride N (Dan Noble).