James Platz, from Noblesville, Ind., has been selected as recipient of the 2025 January Davies Humanitarian Award from the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA). The award was created in 2008 by U.S. Harness Writers Association member Callie Davies-Gooch in memory of her daughter to recognize contributions beyond harness racing.
Real Lucky N wins Philly Claiming Series Final
The thirteen-year-old Real Desire gelding Real Lucky N is still living up to his sire’s name nearing the end of his career, taking the $12,500 Championship of a series for $10,000 claimers in 1:53.4 under less-than-perfect conditions at Harrah’s Philadelphia Sunday (Nov. 30).
Raymond Tom “Tommy” Paver, 70, dies
Raymond Tom “Tommy” Paver, 70, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, following a short illness. He was born on November 2, 1955, in Marysville, Ohio, to the late Ray Paver Sr. and Joan Paver.
Brutalizer bulldozes foes at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — Andy Harrington sent Brutalizer right to the front in the $5,500 top trot on Saturday (Nov. 29) at First Tracks Cumberland, and never looked back. Making his fourth start…
Come-from-behind winners take both Opens at Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY — A pair of $12,500 Opens were featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 29) night and both winners came from off the pace to take the top prize. In…
Resolve To Win takes Big M feature
Resolve To Win used a what-else-is-new speed drive from Jason Bartlett to overcome post 10 and take the Saturday night feature at The Meadowlands, a $25,000 TrackMaster 90 for trotters.
Tetrick, George honored during weather shortened closing night at Hoosier
Winter weather conditions forced the cancellation of the closing night card after five races on Saturday (Nov. 29) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, but not before Trace Tetrick and Tyler George made their annual treks to the winner’s circle to be honored as the leading driver and trainer, respectively, in 2025 once again.
Better Is Nice takes Dayton Raceway Open Pace
Better Is Nice and Tyler Smith rallied from off the pace and nipped the tiring leaders to score a minor upset in the Saturday night (Nov. 29) $28,000 Open Pace at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
FSBOA hosts Super Saturday at Sunshine Meadows
The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association wrapped up its 2025 season with a Super Saturday eight-race program for 2- and 3-year-old Florida eligibles, with total purses being $64,000.
Harness Racing Museum’s 49th annual Holiday Concert set for Dec. 4
Great music and fun are the traditions of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s annual Holiday Concert. Celebrating its 49th year, this community event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit, so mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.