The favorites had a tough go if it in the pair of $18,000 condition claiming paces, providing minor upsets in Friday (Oct. 17) action at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
SOA of NY donates to Holy Cross High School
On behalf of its 1st Vice President Peter Venaglia, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York made a $5,000 donation to his alma mater Holy Cross High School.
Batavia Downs extends the 2025 meet by four nights
The 2025 summer/fall live harness racing meet at Batavia Downs was originally scheduled to conclude on Saturday (Dec. 6). However, management at the track announced today that the New York State Gaming Commission has approved their request to add four additional nights to the racing calendar in December.
Massachusetts-bred trotters take top two trots at Plainridge
The trotters were center stage at Plainridge Park on Friday (Oct. 17) afternoon and two native sons of Massachusetts represented the state well with their respective victories.
Diplomacy behaves, big winner at Philly Friday
The Muscle Hill gelding Diplomacy, a $425,000 yearling who in his last seven starts showed two wins – but three breaks – evened that tally in his record now going eight starts back, taking the $13,500 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia Friday afternoon (Oct. 17).
Shenandoah Downs Hosts a Pink Power Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday
Shenandoah Downs will host its annual Pink Power Breast Cancer Awareness event and fundraiser Saturday (Oct. 18) in conjunction with a 14-race harness card highlighted by a four-pack of Virginia Breeder’s 2-year-old elimination trotting races and the final round of a Lady Drivers Tour.
Call for Candidates – PHHA Board of Directors (Trainer/Driver/Owner Positions)
The Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association (PHHA) is proud to announce the opening of nominations for our Board of Directors. We invite all eligible members to consider applying for one of the available seats in the Trainer/Driver or Owner/Breeder categories.
Schedule released for Breeders Crown Final Draws
Woodbine and the Hambletonian Society have announced the draw schedule for the 12 Breeders Crown finals to be contested next weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Wheeling N Dealin to stand at Powerplay Farms in Ohio
The connections are pleased to announce that Wheeling N Dealin will stand stud at Powerplay Farms in Medina, Oh for the 2026 breeding season.
Pandy’s Meadowlands Selections for Oct. 18
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (Oct. 18).