The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is adding another financial assistance program to its list of available funds for those seeking to further their education. The new program was created to honor the late Lynn Fortna and is available to any young-at-heart female in harness racing to continue her education and/or expand her knowledge about horses.
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Mission Accepted, Bernie score in MGM Northfield Park features
A winner in his most recent start at MGM Northfield Park, Mission Accepted scored another victory on Sunday (Feb. 5) in the $18,000 Open Handicap Trot.
Racing applications available for Shenandoah Downs spring season
Racing applications for the inaugural spring harness racing season at Shenandoah Downs, which runs from April 1-May 14, are now available at vhha.net.
Plainridge Park’s $3.27 million stakes slate is richest in state history
The continuously improving harness racing program in Massachusetts will hit another milestone this year after Plainridge Park management announced they will add two new stakes to the already stellar schedule.
The Meadowlands to celebrate International Women’s Day
Meadowlands Racetrack will again host an International Women’s Day themed broadcast on Saturday (March 4).
Widger sweeps pair of Miami Valley Opens
Sam Widger, currently third in the dash standings at Miami Valley Raceway, had quite a day on Sunday (Feb. 5). The 59-year-old driver, with over 7,350 wins in his career, scored four wins in the span of five races, good for a whopping $44,500 in purse earnings. Included in Widger’s wins were the richest three races on the program.
John Salvi, 94, dies
John Salvi, 94, of Canonsburg, Pa., died Feb. 3, 2023, at the Greenery Rehabilitation Center near his home.
Verruso and Sheridan prevail in AHDC races at Freehold
It was a frigid day in Freehold, N.J., and the cold weather brought some strange happenings in the first AHDC amateur trot event. Following the old saying, it’s better to be lucky than good, Anthony Verruso used every ounce of luck to prevail in what was the best bet race on the Saturday afternoon card.
‘Artie’ awesome in U.S. debut at Big M
Lochinvar Art A came to town with a sparkling resume from his native Australia, and the 8-year-old lived up to his lifetime bankroll of $1 million by taking the Saturday night (Feb. 4) co-feature at The Meadowlands, a $27,500 winners-over $10,500 for pacers.
Bulldog Hanover Night at the O’Brien Awards
Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2022 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black-Tie Gala on Saturday (Feb. 4). Bulldog Hanover stole the show, winning the Somebeachsomewhere Horse of the Year title, taking the Older Pacing Horse division, and he was also honored as the 2022 recipient of the prestigious Cam Fella Award.