Dr. Vernon Carmichael James, 81, a soul who experienced the breadth of many lives within a single lifespan, died at his residence in Campbell Hall, N.Y., on May 28, 2024.
Taggart reflects on 6,000 win milestone
Jim Taggart Jr. remains driven. Taggart, who got started as a harness racing driver by competing in amateur races in the late 1980s, added to his list of career accomplishments last week when he notched win 6,000 at Tioga Downs.
Eliminations set for 41st Pepsi North America Cup
A group of 26 sophomore pacers have been split into three C$50,000 eliminations to determine the field for the 41st Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship applications now available
The Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship committee is now taking applications for the Jospeh P. Camerino Memorial Scholarship.
Motley Ray posts track record win Tuesday at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 4) harness racing program at Running Aces saw some big performances despite heavy rains and a sloppy track.
New world record in under saddle race
The 7-year-old French mare Hanna des Molles with Alexandre Abrivard in the saddle won the Prix Paul Delanoe at Vincennes over 1-1/4 miles Tuesday night (June 4) in 1:52 (mile rate). That’s a new world record.
Lady Almas takes Konesky Trot at Scioto Downs
Lady Almas and owner/trainer/driver Ryan Stahl took the $30,000 John Konesky III Trot final Tuesday (June 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs in 1:56.2.
Admiral Hill repeats in Kentucky Sire Stakes
Admiral Hill toured the Oak Grove track again to collect his second straight win with a 1:50.3 wrapped-up effort in the $50,000 second preliminary of the Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) series for 4-year-old male pacers on Tuesday (June 4).
Need Ur Opinion wins seventh straight at Harrington
Need Ur Opinion ($2.10, Allan Davis) won her seventh straight start at Harrington Raceway Tuesday in 1:55.4 for trainer Tyler Davis and owner J&T Davis.
Clover takes new mark in Plainridge distaff
After winning four of her last five starts at Saratoga, Clover headed a couple hours east on Interstate 90 to Massachusetts and captured the $20,000 Open Handicap for fillies and mares at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (June 6) in a new lifetime best.