LaVerne Hill, a former vice-president and owner of Scioto Downs and known by many as the “First Lady of Harness Racing,’ has been elected into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame as an immortal by the members of the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
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Bartlett wins six at Big M
With 13 driving titles at Yonkers Raceway on his resume, many harness racing fans are familiar with Jason Bartlett’s prowess on a half-mile track. Sometimes, what’s forgotten is how good the 43-year-old pilot is negotiating The Meadowlands mile oval as well.
Lous Amazon in right spot for success
Many of us cringe at the arrival of winter in Illinois. Nevertheless, there are those who welcome it, especially for outside activities. And in some cases, there are horses who thrive when the weather gets colder.
Dave Miller picks up where he left off at Big M
Veteran Hall of Fame driver Dave Miller was the leading pilot at The Meadowlands during 2024 with 106 wins, and he got his 2025 season – which will be his last racing full time at the mile oval – off to rousing start Friday (Jan. 4) night by winning three times on the program, one of which came in the $18,000 featured conditioned event for trotters with Queen Of America S.
Meadowlands announces 2025 stakes information, adds Dexter Cup
The Meadowlands is pleased to announce that the 2025 stakes season will offer over $18 million in purses to the connections of competing horses in both Grand Circuit and New Jersey restricted stakes from late April through November.
Ronnie Wrenn to Receive the Winner’s Circle Award
Columbus, OH – Ronnie Wrenn, Jr., one of the Buckeye state’s best reinsmen, has been selected as the Winner’s Circle Award recipient for his outstanding 2024 season by the Ohio Chapter of…
Cal Expo cards pair of Open paces Saturday
An Open Pace headed by Reagan Blue Chip and Allmyx’sliventexas and a Filly and Mare Open Pace rematch with Ain’t She Special and Graceful Horizon get the marquee treatment Saturday night (Jan. 4) at Cal Expo.
Poliseno aims to keep rolling in 2025
Cody Poliseno set career highs for wins and purses in 2024 and got this year off in a special way — as the leading driver in North America. At least for several hours.
Wehadababyetzaboy powers to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Wehadababyetzaboy exploded in the stretch and won the Blue Hen Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (Jan. 2) night. Adam Twelve left alertly from post seven and grabbed…
AHDC donates $5,000 to Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
On the historic final day of harness racing at Freehold Raceway, the American Harness Drivers Club presented a $5,000 donation to the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame during the last card last Saturday (Dec. 28).