The 2024 Ohio Stakes Guide is now available at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association website, www.OHHA.com.
Stanley Miller, 77, dies
Stanley W. Miller, 77, of Etna Green, Ind., died Feb. 1, 2024, at his residence.
California Sires Stakes stallion registration information for 2024
Stallion registrations for the breeding season of 2024 are now being accepted for the California Standardbred Sires Stakes program.
JL Cruze cruises to victory at Bally’s Dover
Entering the second month of his 13-year-old season, JL Cruze upset a field of quality conditioned trotters at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 6).
Nominations for Miami Valley late closers due Feb. 15
Nominations for the first round of late closers at Miami Valley are due no later than Feb. 15.
‘Chip’ remains mighty at Monticello
Gary Messenger describes Chip Chip Conway as “one tough little horse,” and it is easy to understand why. After being sidelined five months because of emergency intestinal surgery in 2022, the then 6-year-old male trotter returned to action in mid-October of that year at Monticello Raceway and won the Open. But that was just a warmup for 2023. Last year, Chip Chip Conway posted 14 victories to finish tied for the most wins among all older trotters in North America.
Gold strike in Hawthorne trot
Double A Goldrush, capably handled by Casey Leonard, came up with a no-doubt victory in Hawthorne’s Open Trot to end Bluebird Deacon’s recent domination of the regular Monday $11,100 feature.
MGM Northfield Park returns to live racing
MGM Northfield Park management is glad to announce a return to live racing on Tuesday (Feb. 6) beginning at 6 p.m.
Graceful Touch, 24, dies
Graceful Touch, a stakes-winning filly who made a mark in trotting bloodlines, has died at the age of 24 at Hunterton Farm in Paris, Ky.
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Silverman, 88, dies
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Silverman, who at the age of 31 won the 1966 Pacing Triple Crown with Romeo Hanover and remained a success on the Grand Circuit for five decades, has died. Mr. Silverman’s son Richie announced the news Monday evening on his Facebook page. Mr. Silverman was 88.