A trainer has won both the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks on the same day on four occasions, and a driver has accomplished the feat three times, but never have a trainer and driver done it together. Lucas Wallin and Scott Zeron are among those who have the chance Saturday to become the first.
Greenfield elected Harness Racing Museum Trustee
The annual meeting of the trustees of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame was held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 where the Board elected R. Kevin Greenfield a trustee of the Museum.
Two-year-old fillies in MSF action at Ocean
A trio of divisions for two-year-old fillies headlined Wednesday (July 30) night’s Maryland Standardbred Race Fund (MSRF) card at Ocean Downs, showcasing promising trotting and pacing talent from across the region.
Arnold grabs win in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series visited the Greene County Fair in Xenia, Ohio, on Wednesday (July 30) with Jazmin Arnold emerging as the winner driver. Arnold steered My Hero Ron to a victory in 1:59.2.
Trio of Indiana Sire Stakes contested at Hoosier
A trio of Indiana Sire Stakes divisions headlined the Wednesday (July 30) card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park with a pair of $66,000 divisions of leg two for two-year-old pacing colts and a lone $96,000 division of the fifth leg for three-year-old trotting fillies featured on the 14-race card.
Down-under mares dominate Batavia features
The southern hemisphere was well represented at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (July 30) night as a pair of expatriate mares took the top two paces on the card with relative ease.
Setyoursightshigh, Rani Hanover sizzle at The Red Mile
On yet another evening with extreme temperatures, Setyoursightshigh and Rani Hanover brought plenty of heat of their own to The Red Mile’s 15-race card on Wednesday (July 30).
Walter Birney Sr., 94, dies
Walter Calvin Birney Sr., 94, of North East, Md., died July 29, 2025.
Smedshammer duo set for Hambletonian, Oaks challenges
Trond Smedshammer has won both the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks during his career – one of 12 trainers to accomplish that feat – and he will have the opportunity to add to his trophy collection Saturday when he sends out a horse in each of those trotting classics for 3-year-olds at The Meadowlands.
OHHA Hosting TV and Tickets Giveaway at Scioto Downs on August 2
Some great prizes will be up for grabs when the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association hosts its TV and Tickets Giveaway at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (Aug. 2).