So, he filled me in on O’Brien arriving at Del Mar — Del Mar harness, wow — in ‘47 and driving for Castleton Farms’ Pacific outpost he wins the $50,000 Golden West Pace with Indian Land. Anthony MacDonald and his wife Amy now find themselves the stewards of a stable of 126 head. • Heather Vitale covers the opening session of the 2023 Harrisburg Mixed Sale. Harness Racing Update, Millwood, New York. He was expected to qualify again Sept. Ground News is unable to assign a bias rating and does not. The first colt and second foal from O’Brien winner Percy Blue Chip ($874,267), a sibling to Kenneth J ($1,562,007) and Arthur Blue Chip ($524,707) and tracing to one of Delvin Miller and Hugh Grant’s great families. 15), owner Brad Grant updated HRU about his gelding’s whereabouts and progress. The sport was, too. Even on a bad day, they can pick me up. That video can be viewed here. After winning his first qualifier there on Dec. harness racing tracks and fairs, as well as track statistics, economic indicators and race programs. The sequence features a trio of $100,000 invitationals, and here is how I see. 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. Full details about HRU Twos in Training broadcasts for the 2023 season. “I don’t think anybody thought he. 3027. [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. Few harness racing comebacks have been on as high a level as that of Alrajah One IT (6,1:50. 15 November 2023. Jimmy Cruise. Anthony MacDonald and his wife Amy now find themselves the stewards of a stable of 126 head. However, in recent years, thanks, in part, to the efforts of brothers James and Derek Delaney, harness racing has made some progress. 22) $260,000 Progress Pace at Bally’s Dover. Kleinhans, 57, will be donning the headset at The Meadowlands tonight (May 26) to call the races while Ken Warkentin is on assignment. A. Soon, he became a fixture driving in the pony racing circuit in the northern part of his home state. 2. But, for context, it was the fourth highest total gross in the. Read about the Breeders Crown,. A race that debuted with a purse under $1,500 that reached over $845,000 — The Canadian Pacing Derby, which debuted in 1936. by Bill Finley. “This is her third Cantab in a row. Currently, she works at the Guelph Skin Clinic. ’” Filed by Daley on Jan. 80 WINNER. Australia’s Cam Hart, 24, is driving beyond his years. 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. He last drove in 2017 and it appears that around that time he accepted a job as an assistant to Allard. Lisa. 2) from Australia’s Club Menangle, which is about an hour from Sydney. With nine months of the harness racing calendar complete, Trot Insider provides an update on the national leaderboard for drivers and trainers at the three-quarter mark of 2023. For sure it suddenly was a little dusty as the clock slipped past 10 p. “It certainly meant a lot to be recognized,” Jacob said. Harness Racing Update, Millwood, New York. by onGait. 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. Wednesday night, Bontrager was not sure if he would find daylight late to add a second divisional score. RACE 4, $475,400 GOLDSMITH MAID FINAL. The trainer faces up to five years in prison and has agreed to pay a $628,553 penalty. by Dave Briggs. All in all, in the opening-night session, Hunterton sold 19 yearlings for a total of $4,465,000. Any breeder, large or small, who has a mare who hasn’t yet produced up to expectations, would be well advised to breed her. In August of 1990, I Ianded a job with Brett Pelling. Many harness gamblers are purists who do not crave change. By performers All Time, the gelding Homicide Hunter has been the top older trotter since going 1:48. Racing out of the turn, it appeared the two had a clear path to the wire. When one regularly checks horses racing at The Meadowlands, Harrah’s (both in Indiana and Pennsylvania), Pocono Downs,. The Art Major—Danielles All Aces mare was sold to Crystal Springs Farm of Millerburg, OH for just $7,000. Jimmy Freight qualified last Friday (Sept. Farrington had superstars such as: Warm Breeze, Tender Loving Care and the gorgeous grey horse, Laag. Her answers are below: HISA does not specifically mention harness racing. by Bob Heyden. The 2023 Harrisburg Sale concluded with a total gross of $70,050,000 over five days, narrowly missing the all-time record set in 2007. Meadowlands’ TV talent Dave Brower and Dave Little read comments from Insideharness. by Melissa Keith. “And having that half-mile track — that’s the grassroots of racing — it’s fun to. 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. Harness Racing Update is a daily information source serving the standardbred racing industry. A sure sign the Grand Circuit is back in Lexington. May 14, 1979: The world welcomes a son of Most Happy Fella to the world. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Jacked up about Bulldog Hanover As Bulldog Hanover is poised to challenge his own world. Through horses like Betterzippit and now Swayzee, Boots has become a key part of the growing Grimson success story. Joviality (Chapter Seven) continues to impress on Swedish soil and she proved. • His record going into. At the kitchen table of our modest bungalow, the lawyer informed me that my uncle, Floyd L. “They’re between 50 and 54 inches tall and they go half a mile. ENTRIES AND RESULTS. David Dunkley. “It was an aged pacing class,” she said. 1 time trial. 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. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. HRU Replays All replays are provided by Racetrack Television Network. Scott McNiven Kelley McNiven came by her love of horses naturally. 21. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. There was never any doubt that Lucas Wallin’s was destined to become a horseman. ”. 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. That’s incorrect. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. 30. . 50. Middleton is now in the hospital for the third time since going down on June 29. 76 million Though the average was down 25 per cent compared to 2022, sale manager Greg Blanchard attributes that to nearly 100 more horses being sold this year, as well as the high cost of living in Canada. 16 hours ago · The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. 60). Hip #13 Twin B Courageous — My Number $125,000. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. Harness Racing Update is a website that covers the sport of harness racing in North America, with news, results, and analysis. Home, Online Services, Pathway, Race Programs, Stallion Showcase, Hoof Beats, Harnessphere, Shop and Contact. 1h, followed by DANCIN YANKEE and DRAGON STRIKER, both at 1:48. Advantages at both ends of the spectrum. If one were to ask Luc Blais for a one-word description of his love and association with harness racing, that word would be passion. 20. Russell Rash. Soon, he became a fixture driving in the pony racing circuit in the northern part of his home state. “Without passion in this sport you might conceivably become successful in harness racing, but the possibility of that becoming a reality is far less than it would be if you had it,” Blais said. by Melissa Keith. He has other concerns. by Bob Heyden. A meeting was held Friday (April 7) at The Meadowlands following morning qualifiers to discuss the enforcement and punishment of specific rules being overseen by judge Lou Haskell. by Melissa Keith. Six days later at the Red Mile, he joined John Campbell and David Miller as the only drivers to earn more than $250 million lifetime. Advantages at both ends of the spectrum. Ouellette has driven the winners of 8,589 races and the winners of $130,044,157: That is over 130 million dollars. Upset winner of Prix de Bretagne qualifies for Prix d’Amérique. Lucas Wallin. To follow the trial from the beginning, here are all of the stories published to date in chronological order. They teamed up with Betterzippit to win the inaugural $1. When Woodbine Entertainment announced plans to end HPItv in 2017, customers spoke out, leading the company to keep it as a viewing option. The Swan For All filly is out of the Lou’s Legacy mare Tanya’s Legacy. Andrew Cohen’s passion for horses was stoked in Montreal. That is still pretty much the case. She took a trotting record of 1:56. 19) $125,000 Prix de Bretagne at Vincennes in Paris. Philip Antonacci. Norman Dauplaise. Virtual sports could turn into slot machines on steroids. The most recent PSA released last week featured Crawford with trainer Tony Alagna. In fact, over the last 15 years (not including the COVID-19 year of 2020), other than when they hosted the Breeders Crown in 2016 and 2021. By the way, the 1:57. Even if you have a really good horse, you never give up on achieving more. Dean Gillette M-M-s Dream (Sam Widger) is Indiana’s Trotter of the Year for 2022. Holton of Newark, OH, was the winner of more than 1,700 races in his career. Club now boast facilities more than comparable to any other provincial club and enjoys above state average performance in terms of racing entries and patron attendance. ”. The new generation of simulated horse races will not be cartoonish, crude plastic ponies. by James Platz. I just always kind of wanted to represent the country, so I’m proud of that. Daughter of Toscano’s first Breeders Crown winner gives her, and Scott Zeron, first Jugette win. Full day of testimony in Fishman trial Dani Hill is Down Under harness racing’s bionic woman. Historically, October has not been a typical month for The Big M to race. The racing year will begin with harness racing from Jan. Simpson, 42, both trained and drove, winning 1,643 races as a driver and 375 as a trainer. 5 million with 4,180 wins — entered The Meadowlands paddock in New Jersey for the first time. “That was a lot of fun,” Miller said. Forty harness racing stallion breedings, including Confederate, Captaintreacherous, Tactical Landing, Tall Dark Stranger, Gimpanzee, Bettor's Wish, Crazy Wow and. m. 2. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. Hanover consignment stacked with high-profile pedigrees from proven producers. Each night, Vitale and Re will prepare a video summary of each sale session that will be available for viewing first thing each. Making a case for every yearling that steps onto the stage is easy for us. And once he sat in the sulky, albeit in a different capacity, Miller was completely hooked. Watch on YouTube. Recently profiled here in HRU, Rozema’s excitement for the opportunity has been further bolstered now by news of the track expansion. by Adam Hamilton. 4h. . The trotting classic was. At Lexington, the breeder featured a powerful nine-horse group that led all consignors with a $142,444 average. The microphone was mine and I. Ponda Jet flying high thanks to maturity, equipment changes. Harness Racing Update Harness Racing Update | Page 13 | October 7, 2023 LEXINGTON 2023 SELECTED YEARLING SALE 2023 SELECTED YEARLINGS SALE - TOP SOLD (TOP 20) - CUMULATIVE Hip Yearling Name Buyer Price Sex, Color, Sire-Dam Consignor 48 KADENA MARCUS MELANDER, AGENT, New Egypt, NJ, USA. On Monday (Feb. Alagna’s mom, Donna Lee, had been struggling In Illinois’ faltering harness racing industry until she decided to make a break and join her son’s team. • Brown: More diamonds to mine at Harrisburg. To wit, we were both born and raised in Montreal, a city to which both of us still feel a great affinity, even though it has been. This comes just a few months after they lost their daughter Melissa in February about a year younger than her older sister at 32. Former standardbred trainer Richard Banca was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of drug adulteration and misbranding. And the 38-year-old Hill, a seven-time champion South Australian driver, was “rebuilt” again earlier this week. “That was a lot of fun,” Miller said. April 11, 2021. I don’t remember any pause in the racing or anything. May days: Cam Fella remembered. Through horses like Betterzippit and now Swayzee, Boots has become a key part of the growing Grimson success story. 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. Doug McNair is currently second in the Woodbine Mohawk Park drivers’ standings, with 258 victories in 1,419 starts this year. 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. 20). “Gino said they would be taking some racehorses and a few babies — emphasis on a few — but now we’re here with 30 head,”. Our sport is humbling and teaches lessons along the way. The latest tweets from @harnessupdateIllinois racing is in the grips of its version of The Great Depression. Although winning a classic race at 3 like the Futurity enhances his image as a future sire, his brilliance at 2 is the determining factor. The 30-year-old native of Sweden has been around and working with horses all of his life. In addition to Gural and Crawford, Hall of Famers David Miller, Dave Palone and Brian Sears also “Stand for the Brand”, and Miller and Palone did harness racing public service announcements supporting their choice. by Brett Sturman. Although many racehorses compete at age 2, our horses make most of their earnings during their 3-year-old season. Hatfield is the third straight Cantab Hall colt from dam Nicole’s Promise. After winning his first qualifier there on Dec. A Wheels On Fire profile appeared in the Dec. Our goal is to be the standardbred. She’s the daughter of Sam and Chris McKee. “He’s done it five times. However last Friday, those two races took in $296,827 and $295,876. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. by Adam Hamilton. 2. So, if someone took a 20 cent all-all-all-all superfecta in a. by Adam Hamilton. Reaching a goal is rewarding. Heather Wilder interviews Sarah Svanstedt in the 2023 debut of Twos in Training. Brad Conrad photo – Emma Wahlberg in action. All of her videos from this year’s SHSC auction are available for viewing here. “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. This year’s Prix d’Amerique winner, Hooker Berry, who basically already has his spot in 2024 Prix d’Amérique because of. Of all the things that harness racing is to Archie Buford, “a blessing” is no doubt atop his list. Karl (Yannick Gingras) won the Breeders Crown final for 2-year-old trotting colts on Friday at Harrah’s Hoosier Park with a 1:51. 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. Harness Racing Update. 24) in Edmonton, AB, finishing on top in the 2022 Canadian National Driving Championship (NDC) at a track where he had never previously raced. $3,692,094. Looking for diamonds in the rough in Harrisburg. 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. In the fall of 2021 trainer Gino Toscano asked Desiree if she wanted to go to South Florida to winter train. Saturday night (Sept. 3005. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. Located in Embro, ON, Twinbrook Farm is home to nearly 100 horses running on 130 acres of land. “That mare cost me a lot of money,” Takter said. There is now a growing breeding and racing community within the country. British Invasion. On April 30, 2003, Brian Sears — a winner of $19. 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 shoes fitted snug, and the blacksmith’s embrace, Together they readied for the upcoming race. 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. Owner Adam Bowden borrowed an idea from the thoroughbreds and ran with it. Our old purists may get their wish and play the same game until the pearly gate replaces the starting gate. 00) completed an exacta worth $14. The Racing Network Canada debuted in 2001, screening live thoroughbred and standardbred racing for subscribers; in 2005, it was renamed HPItv. Harness trainer Rene Allard, among the more than two dozen individuals indicted in March, 2020 as part of a conspiracy to dope race horses, changed his plea to guilty on one felony count of drug adulteration and misbranding on Thursday. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update London Classic Yearling Sale grosses record $7. “Having them on my side gives me inspiration every day. Derick Giwner Jun 22, 2023. 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. John Rallis, 27, of Toronto, has been making waves at Woodbine Mohawk Park since being hired as their new paddock interviewer and on-air handicapper a couple of months ago. The fifth straight victory, in the May 14 free-for-all, was a standout for his owner. With a 14-hour time difference and nearly 10,000 miles between the states of New Jersey and New South Wales, the TAB Eureka. 16. Cognitively, to play our game of racing horses, where losing is commonplace, individuals need to be able to explain their losses to themselves. 15. The next week — the same week Rene was arrested — Blaise MM Hanover was entered to race on March 14 at Yonkers with Rene listed as trainer. TheStable. • Nosrac: Good losers can be the true winners. Courtesy OHHA. 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. The broodmare band now numbers 100 active mares. Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. Data source: United Tote. The last time Greg Blanchard, 52, was on set with Dave Little, 61, Bill Clinton was in the White House. Both had previously plead guilty to one felony count of misbranding and altering drugs. The accident and its after effects are quite serious. In December 2006, a lawyer called to request a meeting. The U. Don’t mention the “R” word to champion driver Chris Lewis. The horses range anywhere from claimers of the cheapest variety to world champions such as the Hambletonian winner Atlanta. Very sweet 16 with Yannick Gingras and George Teague likely Hall of Fame bound in 2022 that means that now the last 16 Meadowlands Pace finals have been captured by either a Hall Of Fame driver, Hall of Fame trainer or both from 2005-2020. Amy Cruise Husted was born in Oneida, NY, to a renowned harness racing family. At The Meadowlands, after talking with horseman Ken McNutt as he scored a pacer over the new two-turn mile,. In Today’s HRU (2023-11-19) • Towers:. 6), prioritizing Mohawk this fall is a calculated risk, one that could build upon his reputation as current king of the “B” tracks. However, that comparison is a bit deceiving. Since 60 Minutes invited me on the program to weigh in with my opinions, and because I believe. 3, 2022 issue of HRU. 1992-2023 DC2NET, Inc. John Simpson, Sr. Allard is among the bigger names caught up in the scandal and is currently serving a 27-month prison sentence after he previously plead guilty to one. The harness horses will return on July 1 and will remain through Sept. 2953. She is shown (from left) with: Bonnie Grant, Brad Grant, caretaker Margaret Gillon, Mickey Burke, Jr. She did have a valid excuse in losing two back when she had to come first-over from sixth into the 8-5 favorite on the lead and still just barely missed. by Melissa Keith. “I knew, economically, it was a mistake because we were six. S. The average Australian spends US$871 per year on horse racing. It’s only happened 99 times in harness history, accomplished by 72 distinct horses. Swanya sold for $25,000 at the 2021 Hoosier Classic Sale, purchased by Essig’s mother, Jackie Beeman. 27). Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Then it was a similar scenario, people with a small-to-medium sized stable, stocked with cheap. “I thought she might be able to work her way through it, but on x-ray she’s got a lot of wear and tear on her knees. Giannelli and Dr. Cup Spring Book: #8. Harrah’s Philadelphia hosted a pair of $12,000 co-feature harness racing paces Sunday (Nov. 22, 1974 in the $50,000 Western Pace at Hollywood Park, 3-year-old pacing filly Handle With Care posted history’s first sub 1:55 mile. He was nice enough to sit down and answer a few questions for this week’s column. The sport has distanced itself from the consumer and that’s dangerous. 3f; $1,512,122). by Bob Heyden. Tidbits: What a fabulous week for racing — both thoroughbred and standardized. 4, 2006 at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, the hammer fell on hip number 268 at exactly $40,000. To follow the trial from the beginning, here are all of the stories published to date in chronological order. Perfect 10 Tactics. As an employee of Churchill Downs,. However, when I hear his name, the first things that usually come to mind are two areas. Generally speaking, that horse is racing for more money, but it costs a whole lot more to keep it in action. Harness racing can mentally and physically take us away from real-life pressures. But he was second to none on Thursday night (Nov. Harnesslink is a website that covers the latest news and updates on harness racing from Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. A few times over the years Hawthorne discontinued harness racing,. Minus multiple outs, a group of 77 babies passed through the ring, grossing $538,300 and averaging $6,991. Oh, and the price of gas in Lexington is around $3. 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. However, there is an opt-in provision whereby state racing commissions can have additional. “But then I went down to $5 and I was doing okay. The Midwest Classic kicked off with 83 yearlings to open the day. Your destination for news from Harness Racing Update. One day the machines blew up. 6, 2022, HB 1269 is a bill to protect harness racing. The charts cover all sires with at least 10 foals of 2021, with statistics as of July 5, 2023 at noon. 12, and began his aforementioned top-class win streak on March 25. 2). 9/7/2023. “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. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Following a swift investigation, The Meadowlands issued a statement late Wednesday evening that cleared all parties of any wrongdoing, and noted they would be able to participate in racing at the track as of this Saturday (May 27). “My wife, she’s got her bags packed already,” McDuffee said with a laugh. Doug McNair told us after the ninth race, the Roses Are Red final this past Saturday (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, that he went from lying on the track in the eighth race with Wheels On Fire that did not finish to just 20 minutes later talking about the fastest female mile in Canadian history, 1:47. 2023 Harrisburg Sale Wrap-Up. by Debbie Little. -2. While there will be many well-backed. According to Shaun Laungani, Diamond Creek’s vice-president and director of bloodstock. 1. Confederate, trained by Brett Pelling, will be seeking to be the first 3-year-old pacer to win this race. by Brett Sturman. • Hedlund: Field set for Sunday’s Prix de Bretagne. We bring you results and. The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. Nancy Bar first all the way in Monticello Open trot. ”. That card was ultimately cancelled due to the. McDuffee and Norman started 2023 hoping that their daughter of Bar Hopping—Bella Dolce would pick up at 5 where she left off at 4. He was represented by 43 starters in the Indiana Sires Stakes program, with offspring earning nearly $1. Highlighted by the $600,000 Meadowlands Pace, nine of the 14 races on the card boast six-figure purses. Tim Tetrick and Yannick Gingras both won their very first races in 1998. Please listen to her as she candidly informs Freddie, Trade and Bob, updates on the current racing investigations that involve multiple states and the Albany Times Union. Full day of testimony in Fishman trialDani Hill is Down Under harness racing’s bionic woman. McKelvie said he didn’t know when Middleton would be back. • Pennsylvania man charged with arson in Tioga Downs barn fire. It’s all part of trying to maximize his own investment. However, the vast majority of the USTA board, which is the sole voice for more than 19,000 participants in harness racing, opposes HISA and sees it for what it is — an existential threat to. Sold for $95,000 to Ecurie CSL. Search by track, horse, driver or trainer, and view speed and class ratings, claims and trainer changes, and race replay links. 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. Cross began his career in. She finished third in her first four starts, including a trio of bronze-medal performances with Trump Train, a 7-year-old bay son of Wind Me Up. “The only reason I opened Vernon was because the horsemen begged me when it was closed and in bankruptcy,” Gural wrote. by Melissa Keith. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Rodney was bred by Hanover Shoe Farms. 23 November 2023. Whenever one of his horses hits the finish line first, the trainer’s smile lasts nearly as long as the time it took to run the race. The Midwest Classic kicked off with 83 yearlings to open the day. Springfield is 173 miles from Hawthorne and DuQuoin is 276. Marie-Claude Auger was in the sulky that night, taking part in a special race for female drivers. Get the latest news and updates on harness racing in the USA, including results, highlights, and analysis from various tracks and events. George Sholty. On March 7, Rene Allard claimed the gelding for $40,000 at Yonkers on behalf of Henri’s Allard Racing Inc. 2 million on his card, T C I is now the sport’s richest 2-year-old trotter. Dave Landry Atlanta will retire from racing after racing in the TVG Mare Trot on Saturday at The Meadowlands. However, the vast majority of the USTA board, which is the sole voice for more than 19,000 participants in harness racing, opposes HISA and sees it for what it is — an existential threat to. For purposes of my interest, it began with The Goshen Sale shortly after Labor Day at Mark Ford’s Training Center and will end two weeks hence at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Arena with what has commonly been called The Harrisburg Sale. “Place needs an overhaul,” Bahouth said, “but like me, it ain’t getting one. Forty harness racing stallion breedings, including Confederate, Captaintreacherous, Tactical Landing, Tall Dark Stranger, Gimpanzee, Bettor's Wish, Crazy Wow and. Our Mohawk Miles section returned last week. Her answers are below: HISA does not specifically mention harness racing. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. When Woodbine Entertainment announced plans to end HPItv in 2017, customers spoke out, leading the company to keep it as a viewing option. . The harness world was recently shocked to hear of a training accident involving long-time Woodbine Mohawk Park announcer Ken Middleton, Jr. has been around Harness Racing since he. The farm also acquired a stallion share of the Googoo Gaagaa. Ten years after Nancy Takter started training horses, in the 10th Hambletonian in front of the new Meadowlands grandstand, driver Scott Zeron orchestrated a dream trip from the 10 hole that delivered Tactical Approach to victory in the 98th edition of America’s Classic Trotting Race. Norman Dauplaise. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Taylor, now 62 and possibly looking at retirement, started his lifelong journey in harness racing at the age of 12.