Here are my thoughts for all the stake races. Servis was one of 31 defendants in the case, which garnered national headlines when prosecutors announced indictments nearly three years ago and cast a black eye on the racing industry. Full details about HRU Twos in Training broadcasts for the 2023 season. Harness Racing Update is a website that covers the sport of harness racing in North America, with news, results, and analysis. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. Banca was among the more than two dozen individuals nabbed in a widespread investigation into doping in thoroughbred and standardbred racing. com on the air throughout the night on Saturday and the track even created a two-leg Inside Harness series with a $25,000 final on Saturday, July 2. by Bill Finley. Horses are continuing to prepare for the main event in Illinois harness racing, Hawthorne’s Night of Champions for Illinois-breds on Oct. I was in the business from the 1960s to the early 1970s. Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. The participants: Jacqueline Coard (later Ingrassia), Judy Emerson, Farber, Sandra Fischer, Brandywine’s own Eileen Lock, defending champion June Weller, her mother Jayne Weller and Mildred Williams. It’s all part of trying to maximize his own investment. by Murray Brown. ”. All day, you listen to the drone of the auctioneer’s voice until suddenly, some of us go into an auction fever, and our $15,000 limit melts away like a snow cone dropped on a hot sidewalk. • Lomon: Taylor Sandy had a date with harness. Tim Tetrick and Yannick Gingras both won their very first races in 1998. “I have cared for many, many horses,” she said. Anthony MacDonald and his wife Amy now find themselves the stewards of a stable of 126 head. Jessica Hallett — writer, photographer and horsewoman. by Thomas Hedlund. As reported in this column two weeks ago, Haskell was hired by The Meadowlands’ president/chief executive officer Jeff Gural to enforce. updated Sat 11/18 20:11 PM. Whereas it might be rare to care for back-to-back winners of these two stakes, what Wright did stands out even more since she did it for two different trainers. Harness Racing UpdateHarrisburg, PA — Kimberly Rinker and Bob Heyden were named winners of the 2022 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Mark Hall and Walter Wlodarczyk were named. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Jacked up about Bulldog Hanover As Bulldog Hanover is poised to challenge his own world. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Swanya sold for $25,000 at the 2021 Hoosier Classic Sale, purchased by Essig’s mother, Jackie Beeman. 2953. Treats come early for fans of The Meadowlands in October as the track’s fall meet kicks off on Friday (Oct. Hart is just 24, but already boasts almost 1,000 wins — 11 of those at Group 1 level — at a strike rate of better than. The $1 million (all money in CDN $) Grand Circuit event for 2-year-old trotters features a unique format where owners, trainers, and breeders can purchase $100,000 slots for unspecified horses by a Feb. S. by Bob Heyden. Sold for $50,000. by Brett Sturman. of Ohsweken, ON. In what looks to be an amazingly competitive group, I’d say that for about a dozen or so horses, being able to earn strong. The first preparatory B-race before the Prix d’Amérique 2024, the $125,000 Prix de Bretagne, is scheduled at Vincennes racetrack on Sunday (Nov. December 23, 2014, The Raceway handled an all-time best $697,000, then smashed that mark December 22, 2016 with a 16-race card that brought in $765,685. Aside from her harness racing career, Austin is a Registered Practical Nurse, a graduate of Conestoga College in 2019, who specialized in medical and surgical nursing during her studies. Harnesslink is a website that covers the latest news and updates on harness racing from Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “The worst part was I wasn’t. 3 — Coming off the rail just out of the far turn to let horses go up the inside. He was given the option to call tomorrow night as well, but his significant other, Ivy, put the kybosh on that since they’re getting married on Sunday. Nasty falls and horrific injuries have plagued Hill’s career, but she’s kept finding a way through to a remarkable 2,267 career wins at a fantastic strike rate of 21 per. 1 time trial. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. Cup Spring Book: #8. They’re like little standardbreds. Rollins, a bachelor, had recently passed away in the hinterlands of West Virginia. To keep that branding in place, I believe the amateur races should not be a part of the regular card. 1. A race that debuted with a purse under $1,500 that reached over $845,000 — The Canadian Pacing Derby, which debuted in 1936. The legendary race caller — and so much more — would have turned 60 this month. and Yannick Gingras after winning the 2019 Armbro Flight at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The charts cover all sires with at least 10 foals of 2021, with statistics as of July 5, 2023 at noon. Four and TVG Finals combined with the swan song for Bulldog Hanover will make for one last stellar race card in this harness racing season. The Art Major—Danielles All Aces mare was sold to Crystal Springs Farm of Millerburg, OH for just $7,000. A topic he speaks passionately about, Dan said, “If you’re asking for my opinion, more attention should be given to the track condition in December, in March, in August and in November. Offering 160 days spanning late March through early December, the Anderson, IN track is conducting its 30th season of harness racing. Nowhere was that better. Not a single horse before or since has won both the Triple Crown and Breeders Crown. “When. “I sold mine for $10 when everybody was selling for $2,” said DiLeo. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “They know ‘the race’ is the following week,” Sorella told HRU Wednesday (Sept. Tell us the Noel Daley story. 10) $450,000 Group 1 Western Australian Pacing Cup became one of Down Under’s most controversial major races in recent. The honor is awarded to a youth between the ages of 13 and 19 who has actively participated in harness racing during 2022 as a driver, trainer, groom, breeder, race office/publicity assistant, track maintenance crew, or has provided outstanding service to harness. RACE 12 — HAMBLETONIAN OAKS. He overcame several life-changing obstacles, including overcoming pancreatic cancer. That’s what makes horse racing and the horses so special. by Bob Heyden. by Melissa Keith. Saturday night (Sept. The 2019 gambling expansion bill also allowed for a new harness track/casino to be constructed in one of seven south suburban Chicago. Horses are continuing to prepare for the main event in Illinois harness racing, Hawthorne’s Night of Champions for Illinois-breds on Oct. by Debbie Little. Look for them on our YouTube channel. The final elimination of the night in race 9 centers squarely around Confederate. Harness Racing Alumni Show ALICE 9 7 23. “There’s nothing more that I like to do than promote from within,” said Big M chief operating. Lucas Wallin. Can Confederate and ‘Show’ top T C I and Karl’s instant classic? Today’s final card of Grand Circuit racing at Red Mile promises some fireworks. Trotting Association is a not-for-profit association of Standardbred owners, breeders, drivers, trainers, and officials, organized to provide administrative, rulemaking, licensing and breed registry services to its members. Clever Character has blossomed into one of the better freshman pacing colts racing in Indiana. 3s personal best that remains the 5-year-old pacer’s lifetime mark. in the Amateur World Cup. by Adam Hamilton. Going into the second of four $50,000 Pepsi North America Cup eliminations Saturday night (June 10) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Redwood Hanover drew outside (post 9), but remained a familiar 4-1 third choice in the morning line. 19-Dec. 3 mark that year by. The $110,000 Jämtlands Stora Pris is first on Saturday (June 10) and it’s a strong 10-horse field that will meet in Östersund. “We very rarely breed a mare three years in a row to the same stallion,” Meirs said. Oh, and the price of gas in Lexington is around $3. With over $1. “I think, you know, it’ll be like riding a bike,” Blanchard said with a laugh. Dean Gillette M-M-s Dream (Sam Widger) is Indiana’s Trotter of the Year for 2022. REVISITING THE $409. The first preparatory B-race before the Prix d’Amérique 2024, the $125,000 Prix de Bretagne, is scheduled at Vincennes racetrack on Sunday (Nov. by Nicolle Kain. My great Lexington friend Chasity picked up a gig bartending at a tailgate party before the UK/Florida football game, so I dropped her off at Kroger. Doug Arthur trained the youngster early on for a couple of Norms (Faulkner and Clements). Diamond Creek Farm has had a banner year on the track in 2023 and they’re looking to see that success carry over to Harrisburg at the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s yearlings auction and mixed sale. 16 hours ago · With a handful of stars taking on the older set in the year end FanDuel Championships (formerly known as the TVG), let’s take a look at some of the history of younger horses taking on their elders. Trainer Jimmy Takter — who, along with his daughter, Nancy, campaigned Atlanta’s chief rival, Manchego — came to pay his respects at the latest of several farewell parties Atlanta’s part-owner Michelle Crawford is throwing in the trotter’s honor as she winds down her racing career. Chris remains with her daughter Lindsey. Harness racing desperately needs fresh young blood to help keep the sport alive — a dedicated, enthusiastic, and enterprising new generation to regenerate what, at one time, was the. Even on a bad day, they can pick me up. Walner Payton was an overlay in her Oaks elimination win last week and would be justified in taking further support now. “Basically, she hasn’t really been herself coming back this year,” Norman said. Harness racing symbolically returned to Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday (May 24), although the live sport left the Etobicoke, ON track in 2018 to race year-round at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Owned by Kyle Larner of Michigan and Brian Hochman of Illinois, the gelded son of Revenge Shark out of Give Up The Ghost is managed while out East by conditioner Rob Harmon. Historical replays are available via subscription service @ RTN. “Until that point it was looking kind of lean,” said Warren, who had three fifths, a seventh and a pair of ninths to show for his six drives in Illinois racing’s main event on Saturday (Oct. Servis, 65, faces four years in prison when he is sentenced May 18, 2023, in U. It is a task that would have been difficult under normal circumstances, but became much tougher following the post draw. “I knew, economically, it was a mistake because we were six. 15 deadline. Harness Racing Update’s aggregated media bias check is unknown. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U. She is shown (from left) with: Bonnie Grant, Brad Grant, caretaker Margaret Gillon, Mickey Burke, Jr. For Tyler Borth, Canada’s leading 2023 driver by wins this year (303 as of Sept. Middleton is now in the hospital for the third time since going down on June 29. by Debbie Little. Lomon: For trainer Chris Petrelli, a shuffle off to Buffalo was a winning move. In 2024, Hawthorne will race on Sunday and Monday from Jan. For a definition of synergy, think 2 plus 2 equals 9. by Debbie Little. Few harness racing comebacks have been on as high a level as that of Alrajah One IT (6,1:50. It’s a long way from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to becoming the guiding force behind the largest stable of fractionally-owned harness horses on the planet. Over the course of a week, Tim Tetrick surpassed two major driving milestones. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Simpson, 42, both trained and drove, winning 1,643 races as a driver and 375 as a trainer. As is the case every year, the most anticipated evening card of the year at The Meadowlands is stacked from top to bottom, including the sport’s current top three rated horses in action. 19) to five years and two months in prison for his involvement in what the Justice Department says is the biggest horse-doping investigation in its history. Chris Tully Jessica Otten in action for Fox Sports. 3005. 4 on Saturday at The Meadowlands to record the fastest mile in harness racing history (replay here). Through horses like Betterzippit and now Swayzee, Boots has become a key part of the growing Grimson success story. “It’s important to me that people know. Tonight (March 24), Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will raise the curtain on its 2023 meet. The Illinois Racing Board’s annual report for 2022 attests to the severe hit both thoroughbred. 15 November 2023. They say the Melbourne Cup is the race. “Back in the day — in the ‘70s and ‘80s — he drove like. Minus multiple outs, a group of 77 babies passed through the ring, grossing $538,300 and averaging $6,991. “And having that half-mile track — that’s the grassroots of racing — it’s fun to. ”. Norman Dauplaise. As for the future of harness racing, Freibert thinks it is going in the right direction. Jessica Otten, marketing coordinator and TV host for The Meadowlands and Fox Sports, is excited for the opportunity to once again share the sport that she loves so much with a mostly thoroughbred-centric audience. This Monday (March 20) kicks off the 2023 edition of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series at Yonkers Raceway. “He said, ‘Don’t worry. Earlier this week, a “glitch” in how wagers were sent from FanDuel to the tote caused quite the ruckus in horse racing wagering pools, including at several harness tracks. Morgan, whose streak started in 1996, was named to the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2021 and has over 7,200 career wins. It’s a busy life balancing two careers, but Austin is fully prepared to handle the rigors of both. Lisa. It should be noted that Schnittker is a long-time USTA director and the USTA opposes implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). The farm also acquired a stallion share of the Googoo Gaagaa. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. To continue from last week, Coaching, often referred to as Four in Hand, was a sport where enthusiasts drove stagecoaches along historic roads with specific destinations approximately 15 miles apart. With a 14-hour time difference and nearly 10,000 miles between the states of New Jersey and New South Wales, the TAB Eureka. Monticello, NY— The favorite Chip Chip Conway (Conway Hall, Jim Taggart Jr) won the $6,500 harness racing Open trot. 16 hours ago · The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. The rarest occurrences of a 1:50 mile happen on a ½ mile track. S. Holton of Newark, OH, was the winner of more than 1,700 races in his career. Both had previously plead guilty to one felony count of misbranding and altering drugs. Get the latest news and updates on harness racing in the USA, including results, highlights, and analysis from various tracks and events. by Dave Briggs. In 1999, he led all drivers in earnings with $10,834,745. by Melissa Keith. “I grew up here as a kid in Elmira, ON, which is about 15 minutes from Grand River’s racetrack,” Rozema said. There is a huge opening for judicious inbreeding in the 2023 breeding season. Asher-Stalbaum announced his arrival on the racing scene with an impressive rookie driving season in 2021. , is a weekly. by Melissa Keith. Australian harness racing was bitterly divided after last Friday night’s (Nov. The harness horses will return on July 1 and will remain through Sept. by Adam Hamilton. AI will maximize virtual sports presentation and addictive behavior. 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So the 69-year-old Ontarian was perhaps the most surprised to find himself getting emotional watching his rock star stud Bulldog Hanover stop the teletimer in 1:45. “Obviously we would like to have a better post position, but first and foremost, we’ve got to make the final. No Control sold for just $9,000 as a yearling at the 2021 Harrisburg sale and has made just five lifetime starts, all at Mohawk for Jones and Micallef. Saturday night and Bulldog Hanover (Dexter Dunn) rumbled away from the field to post a 1:47. “With the addition of dual eligibility and the wonderful programs Kentucky offers, we have seen an increase in the number of horses being staked,” Freibert said. Our replays expire 60 days from publication date. by onGait. Staking your horse properly is. Kleinhans, 57, will be donning the headset at The Meadowlands tonight (May 26) to call the races while Ken Warkentin is on assignment. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Heading into Sunday’s (Sept. To get a better idea of the situation, Harness Racing Update reached out to HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus with a list of questions regarding HISA’s relationship with the harness racing. 1. “My wife, she’s got her bags packed already,” McDuffee said with a laugh. You can download the most recent edition of the magazine, read the latest stories, and learn about the horses and drivers who are competing in the races. Ground News is unable to assign a bias rating and does not. “We raced for more money in the ’70s and ’80s [when there were four Chicago-area harness tracks] than we’ll be racing for at Hawthorne this fall and today it takes about three times as much to take care of a horse. North American Harness Update, hosted by Ray Cotolo, Mike Pribozie, and Rod Allums Jr. 4 final quarter sprint while racing wide and seems well positioned to stamp his way to the final for Pelling and Tetrick. Keep in mind, we purposely left the interpretation for each category up to the contributors. It is known for bringing the “Twin B” prefix to the North American harness racing industry and is now operated by Rob and Tammy McNiven’s daughter Jenna McNiven. The winner of almost $900k last year came back with a vengeance in his second leg of the series on Monday. “I think, you know, it’ll be like riding a bike,” Blanchard said with a laugh. Rick Moore was on hand when Hoosier Park first opened Sep. 16 hours ago · The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. 7 through March 20. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. com on the air throughout the night on Saturday and the track even created a two-leg Inside Harness series with a $25,000 final on Saturday, July 2. Jeff Cullipher trained for the First Turn Stable, sending four different horses to the winner’s circle for a total of five wins that season. To get a better idea of the situation, Harness Racing Update reached out to HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus with a list of questions regarding HISA’s relationship with the harness racing. On Wednesday, Aug. He was sold for $140,000 Canadian after his 2-year-old. The Shepparton Harness Racing Club conducts racing at the Kialla Racing Complex approximately 40 times per year predominantly at night. “No, I’m not that kind of guy. by Dave Briggs. Here are a few things to look out for across the night. For sure it suddenly was a little dusty as the clock slipped past 10 p. Taylor, now 62 and possibly looking at retirement, started his lifelong journey in harness racing at the age of 12. Crafting horseshoes as only he can. Kleinhans got hooked on horse racing as a youngster when. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Lack of effort drives should draw much harsher penalties Fortunately, the infraction is rare in the sport, but when the violation does happen — as it did in February at The Meadows — a much stronger message must be sent. 4 million in purses on at Red Mile on Sunday it’s shaping up to be a great card of racing. 80 WINNER. Many more videos are coming from Florida, Ontario and New Jersey in coming weeks. Walkin On Sunshine will square off against a talented field of fillies in a $30,500 Star Destroyer division tonight (Nov. 19), and finals across two nights next weekend, in all there will be a total of five racing nights contesting Breeders Crown races as the event. by Victoria Howard. Located in Embro, ON, Twinbrook Farm is home to nearly 100 horses running on 130 acres of land. 50, $4. Gruesome Twosome followed the win with a runner-up effort in the third leg, held Aug. Former standardbred trainer Richard Banca was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of drug adulteration and misbranding. 22) $260,000 Progress Pace at Bally’s Dover. ”. 00) completed an exacta worth $14. He won his first Mohawk preferred handicap this year on Feb. Each strike told a story, of races and dreams, Of galloping hooves and triumphant screams. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. A son of Pacific Fella — a grandson of Cam Fella — No Pan Intended did not. That’s a wrap. Benoit Robin’s Hussard du Landret (Bird Parker) qualified for the 2023 Prix d’Amérique (PdA) when he was second to Hooker Berry in last year’s Prix du Bourbonnais in December. Tim Tetrick, who is second this year with earnings of more than $14. [Harness Racing] Larry Bird Boy Today at 02:04:46 AM Check out this performance, Missed start by 50 yards and still wins [Harness Racing] rainman2 Today at 01:59:46 AM NEWS FROM PRISON [Harness Racing] rainman2 Today at 01:03:31 AM Poor JEN [Harness Racing] harnessfan2023Sentences in the doping cases involving trainer Rene Allard and veterinarian Louis Grasso were handed down this week by U. It’s the track with the best drivers, the best horses and the best handle. The Art Major—Danielles All Aces mare was sold to Crystal Springs Farm of Millerburg, OH for just $7,000. He dove into the sport in just about every avenue of it. He recalls working with horses as an 8- and 9-year-old. by Nicolle Kain. It’s all part of trying to maximize his own investment. Most stud books close down late June to avoid the June foals. Grimson has been a revelation in the Down Under training ranks, especially over the past two years, winning the past two Inter Dominions and a string of other major races. Slot holders Aaron Bain Racing & Summit Bloodstock had locked-in the South Australian-owned Cobber, but just days after doing so, he went amiss. District Judge P. British Invasion. Trainer Jack Darling has been thinking a lot lately about Bulldog Hanover’s place in harness racing history – Dave Landruy photo. Advantages at both ends of the spectrum. by Murray Brown. O’Donnell earned nearly $100 million, won virtually all of the sport’s biggest stakes many times over and became the first driver to post a $10 million year. The average Australian spends US$871 per year on horse racing. S. Following Confederate’s win in the Kentucky Sires Stake Championship Series final for 3-year-old male pacers, breeder/owner Adam Bowden of Diamond Creek Farm announced that his homebred colt would not be back to race at 4. The mixed session saw 605 horses and stallion shares sold for $27,972,000, averaging $46,235. “The best memory this year would be representing the U. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Mares rule closing Harrisburg session The Standardbred Horse Sales Company auction concluded with a total gross of $63. Wednesday night, Bontrager was not sure if he would find daylight late to add a second divisional score. Righteous Resolve goes from a controversial placing to Hambletonian Oaks elimination favorite. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features, stakes, and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). The Meadows’ cross-breed Pick-4 is a creative concept. You can watch her video report here. 23-Dec. Whistleblower Alice Allen returns as this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. Nowhere was that better. Courant Stable’s 4-year-old Chapter Seven daughter Joviality showed up for the European harness racing fans for the first time when eliminations to the Drottningpokalen were held at Åby racetrack on Friday (April 21) night. Karl was sold for $135,000 at the 2022 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale to Christina and Nancy Takter, Barry Guariglia’s Black Horse Racing and Bender Sweden Inc. With shoes fitted snug, and the blacksmith’s embrace, Together they readied for the upcoming race. S. When most anybody involved in harness racing thinks of Ronnie Pierce, one would naturally think of one of the greatest drivers to ever sit behind a horse. George Sholty. The irony isn’t lost on Paige Usiak. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Home, Online Services, Pathway, Race Programs, Stallion Showcase, Hoof Beats, Harnessphere, Shop and Contact. Many harness gamblers are purists who do not crave change. The microphone was mine and I. Meadowlands’ TV talent Dave Brower and Dave Little read comments from Insideharness. and Earl Hill, Jr. Now in its 20th year, the award is named for Terry Holton, a 2005 inductee into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame. moreby Debbie Little. Lexington’s rich history will be on display in week 2 at the historic Red Mile. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the USTA is not responsible for errors or omissions. 20 November 2023. 1948 — Demon Hanover ($67,567), was runner up after taking the Hambletonian that year with amateur driver Harrison Hoyt. Last year, while racing exclusively in Illinois between. They teamed up with Betterzippit to win the inaugural $1. It’s been 19 years since No Pan Intended won the 2003 Triple Crown and the Breeders Crown in his racing career finale. Harness racing symbolically returned to Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday (May 24), although the live sport left the Etobicoke, ON track in 2018 to race year-round at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Courtesy Ken Middleton Jr Ken Middleton Jr has been the track announcer at Woodbine Mohawk Park since 2006. Ponda Jet flying high thanks to maturity, equipment changes. Full day of testimony in Fishman trialDani Hill is Down Under harness racing’s bionic woman. They’re like little standardbreds. My Account: Keep track of your 'Work in Progress' at the USTA, view your Online Services purchasing history and view a list of horses you own or lease. So, if someone took a 20 cent all-all-all-all superfecta in a. by Dave Briggs. Before anybody jumps on me, I’m fully aware of the catastrophic dangers of “doping” a defenseless horse. 27) with the 2-year-old divisions. Giannelli and Dr. . Unless in the hands of a conservative trainer/owner. Instead, Crossroads Holdings was transforming. by Melissa Keith. more by Debbie Little. Looking for diamonds in the rough in Harrisburg. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. 12) on our industry, along with the thoroughbred industry. Tribbett hopes to keep the. Confederate, trained by Brett Pelling, will be seeking to be the first 3-year-old pacer to win this race. Online Entry: With the USTA’s new, online entry program, harness racing becomes the first of the racing breeds in North America to have the capability to enter horses. 12 and Saturday, Sunday and Monday from Oct. It was about 15 years ago when one of Holt’s friends came to her with an offer, a short-term job opportunity to help with groom duties at a standardbred barn. U. For those who are socially awkward, a hobby or a sport like ours is a great way to meet people. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. 20 and 21. The most recent PSA released last week featured Crawford with trainer Tony Alagna. When harness racing began, the family dispatched Peter to establish an equine branch. Historically, October has not been a typical month for The Big M to race. District Court in New York, where prison sentences have. Forty harness racing stallion breedings, including Confederate, Captaintreacherous, Tactical Landing, Tall Dark Stranger, Gimpanzee, Bettor's Wish, Crazy Wow and. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Owner Adam Bowden borrowed an idea from the thoroughbreds and ran with it. Ted Wing. The soon-to-be 41-year-old began focusing on equine dentistry and shoeing, building his clientele list in 2019 and 2020. Don’t mention the “R” word to champion driver Chris Lewis. 15. Harness racing is like the Democrats: they eat their own. ”. And the 38-year-old Hill, a seven-time champion South Australian driver, was “rebuilt” again earlier this week. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. The 27-year-old driver told Harness Racing Update that he made a conscious choice to relocate from Ontario to Pompano Park for its final season. At these sessions and from his perch in California, David Siegel has long been vocal in his criticism of the USTA’s opposition to this legislation. HRU covers the races, the sales and the industry and delivers commentary from some of the sport’s most astute voices. Our Mohawk Miles section returned last week. I just always kind of wanted to represent the country, so I’m proud of that. Howard has over 40 trainers taking care of his horses. According to the Ohio State Racing Commission’s annual report, wagering in the state, at least on live racing, has plunged from a high of $628. 9 million and the average of $60,187 are off 16 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, but that is in comparison to last year’s record-breaking auction. Stoletheshow and Hail Mary to the Elitloppet. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. St Patrick’s Day typically falls on the biggest week for thoroughbred racing on the far side of the Atlantic Ocean. Rodney was bred by Hanover Shoe Farms. $310,000 Dan Patch Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, trainer Jay Hochstetler hoped that his charge Ponda Warrior could just get a piece of the six-figure purse. That was abundantly clear recently when Alford, who turns 55 next month, confirmed he would cross the ditch to drive in New Zealand’s richest race, the $1-million Race by Grins. Australian Elitloppet contender Just Believe (who made a break in a tight situation in his elimination at Solvalla) is still in Sweden and will make the journey north Saturday for the prestigious race.