Knight Angel (Tyler Miller) captures the featured $12,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Friday (Aug. 11).
J-Mac wins six pack including feature at Vernon
Driver John MacDonald has been on a tear the last two weeks at Vernon Downs. On Friday (Aug. 11) he drove six winners including the $8,500 Open Pace with Syracuse Express ($5.80).
William A. “Bill” Gilliland, 84, dies
William A. “Bill” Gilliland, 84, of Port Royal, passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday (Aug. 9) at Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Mifflintown.
Ohio Select sale online catalog available
An online PDF sale catalog for the upcoming annual Ohio Selected Jug Sale is now available on the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders website.
2021 MGM Messenger victor American Courage retires to stallion duties
2021 MGM Messenger victor American Courage p,2,1:51.3f; 3,1:49.4f; 4,1:47.4f ($838,152) has concluded his racing career per owner Fiddler’s Creek Stables.
Cheryl Etta Holmen, 63, dies
Cheryl Etta Holmen, 63, a quiet beacon of love, laughter, and light, born Jan. 18, 1960, died July 31, 2023.
Donna P. Warner, 86, dies
Donna P. Warner, 86, who was a member of the founding family of Batavia Downs, died Aug. 5, 2023.
Sister Mary Maude seeks to extend win streak in NYSS at Monticello
When Race Secretary Eric Warner opened the overflowing box for 2-year-old filly trotters, there was no shortage of entries for Monday’s (Aug. 14) stakes races at Monticello, with a total of 42. When he put the card together, he had three divisions of New York Sire Stakes and four Excelsior Series splits.
It’s “D-Day” at Springfield State Fair
It’s “D-Day” at the Illinois State Fair at Springfield for ICF 2-year-old pacers and trotters. The “D” stands for “Decision.” Just who will advance to next week’s ISFCS championships and who won’t.
Essigs in search of first Carl Milstein Memorial with Buzzsaw Russ
An Indiana Sires Stakes champion at two, Buzzsaw Russ will try to continue his recent success with a victory in Saturday’s (Aug. 12) $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park.