Hamburg, NY – It was a day early but Chapvious provided the Fourth Of July fireworks in the $108,200 New York Sire Stake event for the 2-year-old filly trotters at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday (July 3) as she broke the track record with a three-length victory over Devious Babe in 1:58.2.
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Harness Racing Hall of Fame Weekend July 5-7, 2024
Goshen, NY – The annual Harness Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Sunday (July 7) at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York. The Ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m.
Distant Drums wins fourth straight, gives Wilder career win 9,000
Washington, PA — Distant Drums hustled to the lead from post 7, flicked off a pair of mild challenges and rolled to his fourth straight victory in Wednesday’s (July 3) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,500 Conditioned Trot.
Mike Wilder notches career win 9,000 at The Meadows
Washington, PA — Mike Wilder collected career win 9,000 when he captured Wednesday’s (July 3) 11th race at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows with Distant Drums.
Ken Warkentin’s 2024 Road to the Hambletonian Week Six
The Meadowlands has released Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian Week Six.
Bartlett enjoying the ride with Sir Pinocchio
Jason Bartlett will look to continue a memorable season with Sir Pinocchio in Thursday’s (July 4) $300,000 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial for 3-year-old trotters, less than a week after the two teamed up for Bartlett’s first-ever win in the MGM Yonkers Trot at Bartlett’s home track. The fact that triumph came after Bartlett watched his oldest son, Kobe, receive his high school diploma made the day’s events even more special.
Grand Circuit weekend opens Thursday at Vernon
The Grand Circuit weekend kicks off on Thursday (July 4) as Vernon Downs hosts the $300,000 Zweig Memorial for 3-year-old open trotters and the $128,000 Zweig Filly for 3-year-old filly trotters.
New York Sire Stakes County Fair Series opens Friday at Goshen Historic Track
Friday’s (July 5) start of the 2024 New York Sire Stakes County Fair Series at Goshen Historic Track is the perfect family-friendly opportunity to watch and learn about New York’s harness racing and its contribution to the state’s agricultural industry. The annual series of non-wagering races featuring 2- and 3-year-old Standardbreds starts at 1 p.m. on Friday and continues throughout the Summer.
Keppler, Gingras and Fusco win SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan scholarships
Liam Keppler, Jaiden Gingras and Ryley Fusco are the 2024 SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan Scholarship Award winners.
Hail Mary joins MGM Yonkers International Trot field
One week after announcing defending champion Vivid Wise As as the first participant in the 2024 MGM Yonkers International Trot, Hail Mary has accepted the second invite to the $1 million event slated for Sept. 7 at historic Yonkers Raceway.