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Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks starting gate driver

Posted on August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 from the Harrah's Philadelphia race office

Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks a starting gate driver for the remainder of the 2024 season and beyond.

$5,823 Pick-5 carryover Wednesday at MGM Northfield Park

Posted on August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 by Kenny Livengood, for MGM Northfield Park

Monday night (Aug. 5) at MGM Northfield Park marked a tricky Pick-5 sequence with a 21-1 winner in the last leg resulting in a $5,823 carryover. The pool will roll over to the mid-week delight Wednesday (Aug. 7).

Ocean claiming series canceled

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity

Officials at Ocean Downs have announced the cancellation of the David Hill III Memorial Series, for claiming pacers, which had been scheduled to begin Aug. 15.

Prewitt, Otten to join MGM Northfield Park for $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park

Gabe Prewitt and Jessica Otten, who both provide commentary for Fox Sports broadcasts of harness racing on America’s Day at the Races, will join Michael Carter on the broadcast at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Aug. 10).

Wednesday post time at Honesdale (PA) is 3 p.m.

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 from the Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen’s Association, Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, and Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association

A clarification that the harness races for the Honesdale (PA) fair racing this Wednesday (Aug. 7) start at 3 p.m.; the time may have appeared differently elsewhere.

Topsham (Maine) postpones Sunday card

Posted on August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 by MIke Sweeney, for the Topsham Fair

Sunday’s (Aug. 4) races at the Topsham (Maine) Fair have been postponed due to flooding at the fairgrounds caused by torrential downpours early Sunday morning.

Meadows cancels final race Saturday

Posted on August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 from The Meadows Racing

During race 12 at The Meadows on Saturday evening (Aug. 3), a heavy rainstorm moved through the area. Race 13 on the program was canceled as the drivers deemed the racing surface unsafe and refused to drive.

Thunderstorms cause early end to Saturday’s card at Yonkers

Posted on August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 from Yonkers Raceway media

Persistent heavy thunderstorms over the track forced MGM Yonkers Raceway management to cancel the remainder of Saturday night’s (Aug. 3) program after race two.

Racing returns to Greenville on Aug. 16-17

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 from the Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association

Racing returns to the famed oval in Greenville, Ohio, on Friday (Aug. 16) and Saturday (Aug. 17); first post both evenings at 6:30 p.m.

FAS Rulings for Friday, August 2, 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024August 4, 2025 Michele Kopiec, USTA Racetrack Operations & Licensing Manager

View Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 2, 2024as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…

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