from Harness Racing Communications, a division of the USTA

A look back at some memorable moments:

July 21, 1978 – Passing Glance sets the world record for 3-year-old filly pacers on a five-eighths-mile track by winning in 1:56.2 at the Meadows in Pennsylvania.

July 22, 1924 – Margaret Spangler wins the first American Pacing Derby at Kalamazoo, Michigan.

July 22, 1995 – Luc Ouellette wins nine races at Yonkers Raceway in New York.

July 23, 1932 – Hall of Fame trainer-driver Buddy Gilmour is born in Ontario.

July 23, 1990 – Caesars Jackpot wins the Roses Are Red for female pacers in 1:52.4 at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto.

July 24, 1993 – Staying Together wins the U.S. Pacing Championship leg at Sportsman’s Park in Chicago in a track record 1:50.2.

July 25, 1927 – Hall of Fame trainer-driver Stanley Dancer is born in Edinburg, New Jersey.

July 25, 1988 – Mack Lobell wins the Nat Ray Invitational Trot in 1:55.1 at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey.

July 26, 1959 – Pat Kuno wins at Laviolette Raceway in Quebec and pays a then-record $1,120 to win.

July 27, 1980 – Lindy’s Crown sets the world record for trotting on a five-eighths-mile track by winning in 1:57.1 at Brandywine Raceway in Delaware.

July 27, 2001 – SJ’s Caviar equals the world record for 3-year-old trotters on a five-eighths-mile track by winning in 1:54.1 at Pocono Downs in Pennsylvania.