from Harness Racing Communications, a division of the USTA

Freehold, NJ — Here is this week’s look back at some memorable moments in harness racing history.

January 15, 1988: Nadia Lobell wins a leg of the Cape & Cutter Series in 1:57.2 at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey.

January 16, 1949: Harness racing returns to Sportman’s Park in Phoenix, Arizona, after a 20-year absence. An estimated 7,500 fans turn out for the opening of the first winter night meeting.

January 17, 1986: Mickey McNichol, driving Loubred AJ, and Debbie Evilsizor, driving Bowers Hanover, finish in a dead heat for win at Pompano Park in Florida. The time of 1:57.4 is the fastest-ever dead-heat win between a male and female driver.

January 18, 1998: Glory’s Comet wins the Horsemen’s Trotting Series final at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.

January 19, 1992: Billyjojimbob wins the Horsemen’s Trotting Series final in 1:59.2 at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto en route to 12 wins in his first 13 starts of the year.

January 20, 1998: Kates Nuke wins the Chill Factor in 1:54 at the Meadowlands.

January 21, 1999: Balanced Gerry wins the Super Bowl Series final in 1:57 at the Meadowlands.