Michael Dailey, fresh off a 30-year career in baseball at the professional, collegiate and high school levels — and just six months removed from finishing third in the Virginia Harness Horse Association’s “Own a Horse for a Day” promotion — completed a successful transition to harness racing professionally when he collected his first pari-mutuel driving win last weekend at Shenandoah Downs.
JL Cruze sets all-age trotting record at Rosecroft
JL Cruze, sent to the post as the even money favorite, did not disappoint his backers Wednesday night (Oct. 23), establishing a new all-age trotting track record at Rosecroft, winning in 1:52.1.
Fundraiser held for Senator Sarlo at Fair Winds Farm
New Jersey Senator Paul Sarlo visited Fair Winds Farm on Wednesday (Oct. 23), where he was given a tour of the facility, watched the yearlings’ daily routine at the farm, and received more insight about the Standardbred breeding industry.
A grand Breeders Crown weekend on tap at Big M
The grandest of harness racing events, the Breeders Crown, takes place this weekend (Oct. 25-26) at the sport’s grandest venue, The Meadowlands, as the 12 finals for horses of all ages, sexes and gaits will battle it out in front of a national television audience on Fox Sports for purses totaling $7.296 million.
HarnessRacing.com Preview Show featured in broadcasts of 2024 Breeders Crown
The HarnessRacing.com Preview Show from the Breeders Crown will be livestreamed on Saturday (Oct. 26) from 5-6 p.m. at The Meadowlands.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Oct. 25
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Oct. 25).
Paul Corey, 69, dies
Paul Randall Corey, 69, died Oct. 18, 2024, at his home in Canonsburg, Pa.
Breeders Crown finals highlight busy Grand Circuit weekend
Breeders Crown finals at The Meadowlands will take place on Friday (Oct. 25) and Saturday (Oct. 26).
Monti wins five, including feature, at Batavia Wednesday
Batavia Downs’ leading driver Drew Monti showed why he is on top after winning five more races on Wednesday (Oct. 23). That included the featured $12,000 Open Handicap Pace for fillies and mares with Dance Ticket, who waltzed her way back to The Downs after two unsuccessful starts at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Crissman-Bier, Teague win titles as Harrington Raceway’s 78th season ends
Harrington, DE – Harrington Raceway’s 78th season of live harness racing came to a close Wednesday (Oct. 24) evening after a 15-race program. End of meet honors highlighted the card as trainer…