Wilkes-Barre, PA – High Voltage Deo became the first horse to break the 1:50 mark this year on Tuesday (May 7) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, storming to a 1:49.3 decision in the $16,000 featured pace. The previous local mark had been the 1:50.2 of Tam Major A.
Alan Leavitt, 88, dies
Harness racing Hall of Fame member Alan J. Leavitt, well known for breeding horses under the banner of Lana Lobell Farms and Walnut Hall Ltd., died May 6, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. He was 88.
Ontario Sires Stakes to celebrate 50th anniversary with cross-province tour
As the Ontario Sires Stakes enters its 50th season, its golden anniversary will be celebrated at 11 Standardbred tracks across Ontario.
Gaitway Farm and Magical Acres to host qualifiers in June
Two of New Jersey’s biggest training centers are gearing up to host 2-year-old races/qualifiers in June.
Impressive winners in Harrah’s Philadelphia qualifiers
There were some notable winners during the Tuesday (May 7) morning qualifying session at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Ayr Pioneer GB wins USHDC at Oak Grove
Ayr Pioneer GB (Soulofthematter) teamed up with driver-trainer Tony Dinges to put the icing on a record day of harness racing at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (May 6).
Wyatt Avenatti’s perseverance paying off
Wyatt Avenatti knew early on he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father Dave and his grandfather Earl Jr. and become a harness racing driver. Naturally he often talked to them about the Illinois horse industry and its ups and downs.
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association offers scholarships
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will again be offering scholarship opportunities to OHHA members and their families. Completed applications are due June 15, 2024.
April’s Meadowlands Outstanding Drive of the Weekend winners
The Meadowlands Outstanding Drive of the Weekend continued in the month of April. Each Monday, the Meadowlands posts a poll on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) asking fans to vote for their favorite drive from the past weekend.
It’s My Show premieres a winner on record Oak Grove day
2023 North America Cup champ It’s My Show made a successful 4-year-old debut in one of seven $50,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes splits on a betting record-breaking Monday (May 6) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.