New Yorkers for Harness Racing, a harness racing education and advocacy organization, on Thursday (Dec. 4) announced the launch of its website: www.newyorkersforharnessracing.com. The site is a valuable resource for New Yorkers to learn about the extraordinary benefits that the harness racing community brings to New York State.
Pick-5 carryover at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday night
When live racing resumes on Saturday night (Dec. 6), there will be a bonus awaiting the faithful fans of MGM Northfield Park.
Face The Shadows stellar in Batavia feature win
Face The Shadows did all the heavy lifting en route to her win in the featured $10,000 Class A-AA fillies and mares pace at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Dec. 3) evening.
Vet school ‘a blend of everything that I love’ for Dewhurst
Gabrielle Dewhurst was in the fall semester of her senior year at Cornell University when she made the decision to change the direction of her life. She was a Human Development major but didn’t feel much enthusiasm for her future in the field, so when the idea of applying to vet school was put before her, she resisted the urge to think it was too late and altered course. And she couldn’t be happier with her decision.
Easter Jack takes Dayton Raceway feature
Dayton, OH – Easter Jack received a perfect second over effort from driver Brett Miller and recorded his 16th win of the season in the $22,000 conditioned trot Wednesday (Dec. 3) at…
Ballast grinds out a victroy at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Ballast followed cover and surged late to win the Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Dec.3) night. Laurel Court sprinted early at the start…
Copeland doubles up in DSBF filly pace prelim
Dover, DE – Trainer Vince Copeland took two of the three $20,000 first-round Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) preliminary events for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Wednesday (Dec. 3) at Bally’s Dover as…
Stumpy a 1-10 winner in GLADA feature T Northfield
Northfield, OH – Stumpy, handled by trainer Edward Miller, justified his 1-10 odds and handily won the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) at Northfield Park on Tuesday (Dec. 2). The five-year-old…
Beau Jangles tops final 2025 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
With the conclusion of the Grand Circuit season last week, the final Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll of 2025 was released Wednesday, with Beau Jangles leading the way at No. 1.
Sunday (Dec. 7) deadline for Caretaker of the Year nominations
It’s time for last call for nominations for the 2025 Caretaker of the Year as nominations will be accepted through Sunday (Dec. 7). The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport: the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.