The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce that the 2027 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will return to the popular Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 21.
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Post-racing career instrumental in O’Donnell earning one of harness racing’s highest honors
There are multiple reasons Ontario’s harness racing industry should celebrate the fact Bill O’Donnell permanently deferred his spot in electricians’ school as a young man – not the least of which is the fact he is still alive.
Nominations open for Fair Island Farm Caretaker of Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Caretaker of the Year. The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport: The caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.