There are multiple reasons Ontario’s harness racing industry should celebrate the fact Bill O’Donnell permanently deferred his spot in electricians’ school as a young man – not the least of which is the fact he is still alive.
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Kleinhans, Sheridan win Yonkers NAADA trots
Peter Kleinhans and Yogi Sheridan delivered a pair of favorites to the winner’s circle in their respective $13,100 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Feb. 19).
Peace Talks repeats in Rosecroft distaff
Peace Talks vaulted three-wide up the backstretch around failing cover and drew clear to a 3-1/4-length, 1:53.4 win — her second in as many starts this season — in Thursday’s (Feb. 19) co-featured $10,000 top-level distaff pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Hey Hey Mama wins Miami Valley feature
Hey Hey Mama took advantage of a short Open field and won the $36,000 featured Thursday night (Feb. 19) event for pacing mares at Miami Valley Raceway.
Muskateer Hanover wires Dover field
Muskateer Hanover fired his best shot and captured the $25,000 Open Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 19).
Mid-Atlantic Drivers Club supports Donoway
The Mid-Atlantic Amateur Drivers Club (MAADC) donated their collective driver percentages from the Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 harness racing programs at Rosecroft Raceway to assist fellow horseman and Maryland-based driver Declan Donoway with medical expenses incurred as he undergoes treatment for cancer.
2025 SIP season in the books
The fourth season of the Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP), organized by the United States Trotting Association has once again showed growth, both in participation numbers and for the number of awards presented.
Churchill Downs in dispute with HISA over assessment fees
The U.S. Trotting Association has long opposed the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA), citing several concerns, including the substantial financial burdens it imposes on the industry.
Warren hopes to continue building on opportunities
Ridge Warren has been busier than usual this winter. In addition to become the father of twin girls a month ago, Warren has been more active in the sulky this year – launching his campaign on Jan. 2 at the Meadowlands and making 101 starts through Wednesday (Feb. 18).
Indiana positioning itself to host Hambletonian
Indiana is stepping forward with a bold opportunity to bring one of the most prestigious events in global harness racing to the Hoosier State. Governor Mike Braun, in partnership with the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and the Indiana Standardbred Association, on Thursday (Feb. 19) highlighted Indiana’s interest in hosting the Hambletonian in Anderson, Ind., for a three-year commitment.