The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its second Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2022. Jesse “Jay” DeLong, of Clinton, Wis., will be inducted at the Jan. 28 event in Madison, Wis.
FAS Rulings – Friday, January 6, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of January 6, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Buffalo Raceway stall applications available
Stall applications for the 2023 live harness racing season at Buffalo Raceway are now available to horsemen through various sources.
She’s A Great Lady, 31, dies
Diamond Creek is sad to announce that She’s A Great Lady has passed away at the venerable age of 31.
Penzance Hanover storms home at Bally’s Dover
Penzance Hanover stormed home from the pocket to spring an 8-1 upset in the $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace on a foggy and rainy Thursday night (Jan. 5) at Bally’s Dover.
Classicist repeats in Miami Valley Mares Open
Despite drawing the outermost post position, Classicist and driver Chris Page cruised to a second straight triumph, winning Thursday’s (Jan. 5) $30,000 Mares Open at Miami Valley in 1:53.
Ron Ruggles, 82, dies
Ron Ruggles, one of harness racing’s most dedicated and loyal owners, died Jan. 4. He was 82.
Merriman, Kreiser secure 2022 titles at Northfield
Aaron Merriman locked up his sixth straight dash title at MGM Northfield Park in 2022, winning 569 races in 2,281 starts over the Flying Turns, while Cory Kreiser locked up the training title with 247 victories, 36 more than 2021 leading trainer Sam Schillaci (211).
Bill Still named Delaware Valley USHWA Caretaker of the Year
William “Bill” Still has been named the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association’s Caretaker of the Year for 2022.
Awards Night/personnel changes announced at The Raceway
Horse people at The Raceway will have a chance to celebrate the track’s top performers of 2022 with the return of its annual awards night on Saturday (Feb. 25). The event will take place this year at the Top Of The Fair dining room, featuring an awards ceremony, dinner and dancing to follow.