Heather MacMaster, 37, of Westmoreland, N.Y., died Aug. 5, 2024, at SUNY Upstate University Medical Hospital, in Syracuse, N.Y., of a rare sarcoma cancer.
Good action at Honesdale (Pa.) — before the rain
The rains that have been plaguing harness racing all over in the last couple of weeks made their way to the Wayne County Fair, in this Honesdale, Pa., on Thursday (Aug. 8), forcing cancellation of the 3-year-old Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes action and also a free-for-all trot. But Wednesday (Aug. 7) produced plenty of quality action from 2-year-olds, and a track record-equaling mile in the free-for-all pace.
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Friday races
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing for Friday (Aug. 9) due to anticipated adverse weather conditions.
Pappardelle returns sharp, wins Philly feature
Pappardelle showed no ill effects from a four-month layoff, making every pole a winning one en route to a 1:53.4 win in Thursday’s (Aug. 8) featured $15,000 fast-class trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
NYSS sophomore trotters head to Tioga on Sunday
Tioga Downs will play host to two $57,000 divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters on Sunday (Aug. 11).
Maine Fairs simulcast available nationwide
A coalition of Maine harness racing fairs, referred to as Great Pine Racing, will usher in a new era with the initial season of interstate broadcast of their racing product.
Cleggs hope to continue to be ‘lucky’ in Saturday’s $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial
The old saying is “it is better to be lucky than good,” a line that Nick and wife Betty Clegg use all the time when describing some of their great horses. First the couple presented star pupil Dunkin’ to the world, then came Janelle Granny, another horse of a lifetime. The Cleggs hope that ‘luck’ continues in Saturday’s (Aug. 10) $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park.
Sharp ‘Buzzsaw’ set for Dan Patch
What’s in a name? Charlie Weaver always hopes it’s a bit of good fortune. Whenever Weaver shares ownership of a racehorse with his friend Russell Beeman, he includes his partner’s name in the horse’s name. On Friday, their Buzzsaw Russ will head to the $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes for older male pacers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park as the 5-2 morning-line favorite.
Meadowlands 2024 Horseplay Car Giveaway benefits fans and charities
Dennis Ritchie of Carlstadt, NJ, walked away with a 2024 Toyota Corolla as the grand prizewinner of Meadowlands Racetrack’s Horseplay promotion.
Friday racing canceled at Owego (NY)
Due to the forecast for heavy rain, the Friday (Aug. 9) fair program at Owego, N.Y., has been canceled.