This year at the Orleans County Fair in Barton, Vt., a special harness race was held in honor of Doc Churchill who died this past June.
Category: Track News
Scioto Downs Charity Night held
On Thursday (Aug. 14), 10 local charities participated in the second annual OHHA and Scioto Downs Charity Night at the races.
Festivities galore at Plainridge Back to the Track weekend
The ability to get behind the starting gate in an actual race, the opportunity to send a driver into a dunk tank and a chance to win $50,000 are among the festivities when Plainridge Racecourse hosts Back to the Track weekend on Saturday (Aug. 23) and Sunday (Aug. 24).
Standardbred Alliance Racetracks see increase in handle
It’s been more than four months since the launch of the Standardbred Alliance in Ontario on April 1 and wagering on Standardbred horse races at these tracks is already seeing a sharp increase compared to the same period last year.
Guaranteed $10,000 Pick-4 pool Thursday at The Red Mile
The Red Mile is pleased to announce, in conjunction with the USTA Strategic Wagering Program, that Thursday night’s (Aug. 14) Pick-4 pool will feature a $10,000 guarantee.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs plans big PA Sire Stakes Championship Night
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is planning a momentous Sire Stakes Championship Night for Saturday, September 6, with over $1 million in purses, and an Open Trot and an Open Pace to sweeten the night.
MacPhail to be honored at Dresden Raceway
Dresden Raceway’s new Hall of Fame will honor Malcolm MacPhail as its first inductee in a ceremony during the track’s Aug. 24 Dresden Derby card.
Yonkers crossing the ocean to offer Fall Sunday matinees
Yonkers Raceway is the backdrop for the latest installment of The French Connection.
Police horse Jupiter to return to Saratoga Harness Track
Saratoga Casino and Raceway is set to welcome Saratoga Springs Police Department Equine Officer Jupiter during the sixth annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace on Saturday (Aug. 16).
Horsemen’s Emergency Fund benefits from MSOA, Meadows donations
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association teamed with The Meadows Racetrack & Casino this past Friday night (Aug. 8) for a special evening to benefit the Horsemen’s Emergency Fund.