The Hall of Fame Screening Committee of the United States Harness Writers Association, after meeting with a select group of Harness Racing Museum trustees, announces that Tom Aldrich, Bob Boni, and Chris Ryder will appear on this summer’s Hall of Fame ballot.
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Meadowlands Pace draw released
The field has been drawn for Saturday (July 13) night’s $650,000 Meadowlands Pace, a 3-year-old open pace. Post time for The Pace, which is race 11 on the program, is 10:43 p.m.
Mal Burroughs voted into Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame Screening Committee of the United States Harness Writers Association, after meeting with a select group of Harness Racing Museum trustees, announces that Malvern (Mal) Burroughs has been elected to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
Christian County 4-H big winner at Oak Grove
The Christian County 4-H Club, part of the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University information network, were the beneficiaries to the tune of $2,000 on Monday (July 8) as the United States Harness Driving Club honored their important work with a presentation at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming.
Ahi Sunshine shone brightly in Plainridge Park Open
Ahi Sunshine has already won six races this year, but none of them came at Plainridge Park, despite having started there five times. That all changed on Monday (July 8) afternoon when the 4-year-old horse captured the $20,000 Open Handicap pacing feature in a career best effort at The Ridge.
Yankee B Something Upsets in Oak Grove Feature
Driver Marcus Miller perched Yankee B Something into a two-hole ride and pounced on the money to cash at odds of 14-1 in the $50,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (July 8).
Railroad Station fastest of freshman PA All-Stars
Railroad Station moved to the engine before the half and was in full control of one of four $30,000 Pennsylvania All-Stars divisions for two-year-old pacing males Monday (July 8) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, steaming home to a spectacular clocking of 1:51.1 five lengths ahead of the field.
Campbell-Grondin sweep Maine sophomore trots at Bangor
Two divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotters led the holiday weekend charge on Sunday (July 7) at Bangor, with driver Heath Campbell and trainer Valerie Grondin sweeping both events.
MacDonald/Schnittker win trio of Landmark Stakes at Goshen
Mark MacDonald and Ray Schnittker teamed up to win three Landmark Stakes over the weekend as the Grand Circuit visited Historic Track.
So Rock N’ Roll sets track record at Bangor Raceway
So Rock N’ Roll etched his name on the wall of legends at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (July 7), taking top honors in the $25,000 Fred Nichols Memorial Invitational in divisional track record time, becoming the new standard bearer for the 4-year-old gelding set, while blazing a 1:53 epic over the storied oval at historic Bass Park.