Illusion Seelster tallied at 67-1 in race 6 and The Ideal Dancer A prevailed at 24-1 in race 7 on Tuesday (Jan. 27) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and those upsets were the catalyst to the Pick-5 wager not being hit. As a result, Wednesday’s (Jan. 28) program will include a $7,112.22 carryover and a $20,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence.
Jet Wings soars to Miami Valley victory
After a two-day hiatus caused by winter weather, Miami Valley Raceway returned to action Tuesday (Jan. 27) with a full 14-race card. In the featured $22,000 conditioned trot, Jet Wings was able to hold off Massive Desire and score his first win of the year.
‘Wild Bill’ tames Batavia trotters
Snow flurries and wind chills nearing 15 degrees below zero set the stage for those racing at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 27) as winter continued to make its presence known. But it was business as usual on the track with a large number of very close finishes during the program.
New York Commission seeks racing inspector
The New York State Gaming Commission seeks candidates for the position of racing inspector at Buffalo Raceway and/or Batavia Downs.
A look back at the life and career of Carmine Abbatiello
Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89.
Family Valentine’s Day Craft Event
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day celebration.
Dan Patch weekend room deadline Jan. 30
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday, Jan. 30.
Rosecroft abandons Wednesday program
Due to the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern on the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Rosecroft Raceway has abandoned its harness racing program scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 28).
Robert Colasanti, 80, dies
Robert J. Colasanti, 80, of Farmingdale passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at home.
Illinois Racing Board suspends license for Hawthorne harness racing
The Illinois Racing board on Monday (Jan. 26) suspended the racing license for Hawthorne Race Course.