Corwyn M. Greene, 77, of Houston, PA, died Thursday (Dec. 28), following a lengthy illness.
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Austin Siegelman wins five at Freehold, now only one away from leading driver title
The new year is rapidly approaching, which means that 2023 is coming to an end just as quickly. It is time for year-end honors but this year at Freehold Raceway, the title for leading driver has come down to the wire. Jimmy Marohn Jr. was in control of the lead for much of the year, but an injury from an accident at Yonkers in November halted his progress at 131 wins in 2023. Siegelman began the day (Dec. 29) at a total of 125 wins, just six behind Marohn. With the final weekend of racing at the half-mile track upon him, Siegelman decided it was time to kick things into high gear and close the gap. He did so successfully, winning five races on Freehold’s eleven-race Friday (Dec. 29) afternoon card. This puts his total wins up to 130, just one behind the leader.
Bob Nadeau featured in Portland Press Herald story
Bob Nadeau, 86, of Saco, Maine, and his 14-year-old Putnams Storm were honored in an Au Revoir Retirement Showcase at Cumberland just before Christmas. In a story in the Portland Press Herald, Nadeau said harness racing has changed a lot during his 50 years in the sport.
Foal registration, yearling names deadlines are Dec. 31
Deadlines for foal registration and submission of names for all unnamed yearlings is Dec. 31.
Pebble Beach to stand at Sugar Valley Farm in Ohio
Diamond Creek and the Pebble Beach Syndicate have announced that Pebble Beach will stand at Sugar Valley Farm in Ohio in 2024.
Robert J. Kane Pace purse increased to $100,000
Batavia Downs, in conjunction with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, is pleased to announce that the purse for its signature event, the Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational Pace, has been increased from $75,000 to $100,000.
Help Page eyes Open encore at Cal Expo
Help Page, who made 8-1 look like easy money in the most recent top dance for the trotters, goes from the rail to the demanding 10 post in Saturday night’s (Dec. 30) featured $8,800 Open Trot at Cal Expo.
Illinois trainer gets much more than a thanks
Most of the time when someone does a favor for someone else, the usual reply is a thank you. However, there are instances when the response is totally unexpected and much more than just thanks.
Diamond Creek sweeps USHWA’s Owner, Breeder of the Year competitions
The Diamond Creek Farm operation under the direction of youthful veteran Adam Bowden has won two top awards for 2023 success in voting conducted by the United States Harness Writers Association: Owner of the Year, taken by Diamond Creek’s sulky side, Diamond Creek Racing, and Breeder of the Year, in operation as Diamond Creek Farm LLC.