During the 75th diamond anniversary year of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), it seems appropriate that a 14-karat diamond ring will be a highly-desired door prize for attendants of the Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, honoring the best and brightest human and equine jewels of 2022 harness racing, and to be held on Feb. 19 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Burke Training Center 2023 training roster
Here is the 2023 training roster for the Burke Training Center in Astor, Fla. First crop sires with horses training in Astor include Bettor’s Wish, Captain Crunch, Courtly Choice, Dancin Yankee, Greenshoe, Six Pack, and Volstead.
Massachusetts stakes continuation payments due Feb. 15
The connections of Massachusetts Sire Stake eligible 2- and 3-year-old horses who intend to race in the series in 2023 should take note that continuation payments for both are due no later than Feb. 15.
Winbak Farm’s 2023 stallion lineup announced
Winbak Farm is excited to present its 2023 stallion roster. The farm is standing stallions in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania in the upcoming breeding season.
Make hotel reservations now for Dan Patch Awards weekend
If you haven’t made your room reservations for the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, on Sunday (Feb. 19) at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla., it’s time to do so now.
Rumble Strips named Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year
Rumble Strips’ career got off to a rough start, but he turned things around, setting a world record and wrapping up the season by winning the Ohio Sires Stakes Championship on the way to being named the 2022 Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year.
John C. Smith, 84, dies
John C. Smith, 84, died Dec. 26, 2022.
James Taggart Jr. and Christopher Petrelli nab year-end honors at Monticello Raceway
After 199 days of racing, James Taggart Jr. and Christopher Petrelli garnered top honors for the 2022 season at Monticello Raceway for leading dash winning driver and trainer, respectively.
Brian McMahon to be inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its third and final Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2022. Brian McMahon, of Franksville, Wis., will be inducted at the Jan. 28 event in Madison, Wis.
U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2022
Total wagering on U.S. harness races in 2022 declined by 8.33 percent compared to 2021. In 2022, total wagering was $1,487,258,371, which was $135,086,255 less than the $1,622,344,626 that was bet in 2021.