In a dozen lifetime starts, Righteous Resolve (3, 1:53s; $528,203) had tasted defeat just twice: Her Ontario Sires Stakes Gold debut last July 3 at Georgian. At The Meadowlands, after talking with horseman Ken McNutt as he scored a pacer over the new two-turn mile, Thom Savino and I. S. ”. Harness Racing Update. IHHA executive director Tony Somone projects that casino gambling at Hawthorne would add as much as $12 million to the harness purse account at Hawthorne that currently is about $7 million. Harness Racing Update, Millwood, New York. Her mother, Yaichbin Bluegrass, is a sister to a pair of Indiana Sires Stakes final winners, B L Sugar An Spice and Yadubist Bluegrass. Harness Racing Update is a daily information source serving the standardbred racing industry. 7 through March 20. Dean Gillette Gerald Miller on the Indiana fair circuit. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. 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. 3 and has earned over $36,000. All Rights ReservedTHE PREMIERE STOP FOR HARNESS RACING CONTENDERS . Seth Fishman- Lisa Giannelli trial via pool reporting. And trainer Sabine Kaghebrant’s new star didn’t disappoint anyone when she played with the opponents. Meadowlands’ TV talent Dave Brower and Dave Little read comments from Insideharness. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. 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. As for the future of harness racing, Freibert thinks it is going in the right direction. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Doug Arthur trained the youngster early on for a couple of Norms (Faulkner and Clements). 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Borth won the first race of the star-studded card in a 5-1 upset with Emmetts. Ouellette has driven the winners of 8,589 races and the winners of $130,044,157: That is over 130 million dollars. Cup Spring Book: #8. , is a weekly. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Last year’s average of $49,109 was second best in SHSC yearling sale history. Harness Racing Update is proud to present the second edition of The HRU Awards. 19-Dec. Then the track’s March 18, 2020 card shattered the pre-pandemic milestone, attracting $992,536 in wagering. In each season of the 10-year span between. In Zeron’s case, he joined Tim Tetrick and Todd McCarthy as drivers that raced at another Harrah’s property 600 miles to the east of Hoosier Park. “I sold mine for $10 when everybody was selling for $2,” said DiLeo. He overcame several life-changing obstacles, including overcoming pancreatic cancer. The New Zealand Trotting Cup brings Christchurch to a standstill. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. 1, 1994. So much pressure is put on 2-year-olds to show up now, a June foal would be at a distinct disadvantage. S. Already a member of the Hall of. Several champion horses were trained and driven by Amy’s maternal grandfather, Dick Farrington. Heather Wilder interviews Sarah Svanstedt in the 2023 debut of Twos in Training. On the day when everyone and their mother is Irish, Harness Racing Update has caught up with three sons of the Old Country who are plying their trade in the North American racing world. The icon of Aussie harness racing and the third winningest driver in the southern hemisphere is in the twilight of his 52-year career, but has no plans of retirement. The Harrisburg yearlings grossed $44,366,000 to crush the previous record of $42,784,000 set in 2007 when 1,048 horses sold. HRU’s Broadcast Division is proud to announce its 2023 Twos in Training video series continues with Heather Vitale interviewing trainer Noel Daley at Magical Acres in New Jersey. , especially at The Meadowlands. “I grew up here as a kid in Elmira, ON, which is about 15 minutes from Grand River’s racetrack,” Rozema said. The HRU broadcasting team of Heather Vitale and Aaron Re covered the third session of the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, which is now available for viewing on our special Lexington Selected Yearling Sale page here. “Basically, she hasn’t really been herself coming back this year,” Norman said. Although he got checks in half of his 24 starts for Kautz while hitting the board a total of seven times, he never found his way to the winner’s circle racing at Freehold, Harrah’s Philadelphia, Harrington and Rosecroft. The coding problem allowed for wagers to be sent at the base rate, rather than the total cost of the ticket. “I accompanied Uncle Don to the races just about every time he went. Even racing our better horses sometimes requires that we race somewhere near the red line or even occasionally over it. Rebuff, a Lucas Wallin trainee, won the $430,000 130th Kentucky Futurity in a one-length victory over Temporal Hanover and Cool Papa Bell. The occasion was the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) President’s Reception, which managing director Linda. Harrah’s Philly hosts co-feature paces. The occasion was the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) President’s Reception, which managing director Linda. Through horses like Betterzippit and now Swayzee, Boots has become a key part of the growing Grimson success story. Last year, while racing exclusively in Illinois between. In fact, all our 2023 videos can be viewed on the HRU page here. The distance between Springfield and DuQuoin is 124 miles. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. 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. Horses are continuing to prepare for the main event in Illinois harness racing, Hawthorne’s Night of Champions for Illinois-breds on Oct. One day the machines blew up. Historical replays are available via subscription service @ RTN. Dean Gillette M-M-s Dream (Sam Widger) is Indiana’s Trotter of the Year for 2022. Walkin On Sunshine will square off against a talented field of fillies in a $30,500 Star Destroyer division tonight (Nov. Tactical Approach, owned by Robert LeBlanc, John Fielding and Joe Sbrocco & JAF Racing, is the top-ranked trotter in North America. She is shown (from left) with: Bonnie Grant, Brad Grant, caretaker Margaret Gillon, Mickey Burke, Jr. HRU Columns. However, there is an opt-in provision whereby state racing commissions can. The 2022 gross also represented a 4. It’s only happened 99 times in harness history, accomplished by 72 distinct horses. Currently, she works at the Guelph Skin Clinic. Harness racing is an old sport that, for a century, seemed impervious to change. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “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. Russell Rash. The Midwest Classic kicked off with 83 yearlings to open the day. To keep that branding in place, I believe the amateur races should not be a part of the regular card. 16 November 2023. Harrah’s Philadelphia hosted a pair of $12,000 co-feature harness racing paces Sunday (Nov. An expert in our industry will select the 16 horses he believes will be the top money earners in 2024. Saturday night (Sept. Joviality (Chapter Seven) continues to impress on Swedish soil and she proved. 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. It’s been 19 years since No Pan Intended won the 2003 Triple Crown and the Breeders Crown in his racing career finale. The 2022 disparity between out-of-state simulcast handle flowing into Illinois thoroughbred and harness pools ($122,014,892) versus Illinois betting on out-of-state races ($495,442,324) produced a negative trade balance of $373,427,522, the worst bottom line since full-card simulcasting was introduced in Illinois in 1995. 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). Pollack’s present roster of horses in training numbers 118. “You know what, I don’t remember that,” Breen said. “The head of our federal government is Biden and Harris and we’re going to be way down. by Debbie Little. Horses are continuing to prepare for the main event in Illinois harness racing, Hawthorne’s Night of Champions for Illinois-breds on Oct. The accident and its after effects are quite serious. At the kitchen table of our modest bungalow, the lawyer informed me that my uncle, Floyd L. We asked our contributors to give their picks for the best of 2022 in 12 categories. “He has done everything we have asked him to, winning the big. 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. moreby Debbie Little. Celebrating 20 years since Brian Sears arrived at The Meadowlands. 1a. Recently profiled here in HRU, Rozema’s excitement for the opportunity has been further bolstered now by news of the track expansion. Yours truly certainly thinks that way, as would any student of the history of racing. Kleinhans, 57, will be donning the headset at The Meadowlands tonight (May 26) to call the races while Ken Warkentin is on assignment. 4h. Confederate, trained by Brett Pelling, will be seeking to be the first 3-year-old pacer to win this race. Ground News is unable to assign a bias rating and does not. Hopefully, the horsemen will support our efforts to provide these races and at the same time help the Standardbred Retirement Foundation’s cause by racing their young horses. We bring you results and. “I’ve been involved in riding horses for a while, and I worked with a girl who was involved in harness racing,” Holt said. Miller believed the two services would become his primary occupation, working from his home in Yorktown, IN, not far from Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Petersson has taken care of a lot of top horses over the years. Last year’s Breeders Crown runner-up returned last week to win against older at The Meadowlands with a :25. 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. 8 million, down 9 per cent from 2022 ($70,050,000) and down 8 per cent from 2021 ($69,447,500). by Steve Wolf. Courtesy Ken Middleton Jr Ken Middleton Jr has been the track announcer at Woodbine Mohawk Park since 2006. Here are the 13, with my guesstimate price, the price at which they sold and the person who signed the sales slip: Hip #5 Warrawee Memories — My number $200,000. 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. “My family are my biggest fans,” said the Delaware-based horseman. The former occurred Thursday, with Confederate. A race that debuted with a purse under $1,500 that reached over $845,000 — The Canadian Pacing Derby, which debuted in 1936. The latest tweets from @harnessupdateIllinois racing is in the grips of its version of The Great Depression. Oh, and the price of gas in Lexington is around $3. Farrington had superstars such as: Warm Breeze, Tender Loving Care and the gorgeous grey horse, Laag. 28) features the 3-year-old and older divisions and just like on Friday, there is the expectation for a series of hotly-contested matchups. 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. Tidbits: What a fabulous week for racing — both thoroughbred and standardized. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features, stakes, and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). For a definition of synergy, think 2 plus 2 equals 9. Jay Cross and Joe Putnam, both longtime horsemen competing in and outside the Hoosier State, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association, Inc. When single-game wagering became available via Canadian sportsbooks on April 4, 2022, thoroughbred and standardbred racing did not. 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. The Racing Network Canada debuted in 2001, screening live thoroughbred and standardbred racing for subscribers; in 2005, it was renamed HPItv. Simpson, 42, both trained and drove, winning 1,643 races as a driver and 375 as a trainer. “I decided in late summer of last year that I would come to Florida to help my dad break his yearlings and train back the 2-year-olds turning 3. Lisa Giannelli sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for role in horse doping scandal. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U. $3,692,094. “It certainly meant a lot to be recognized,” Jacob said. 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. 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. Kautz, 63, acquired Magritte in a private sale in August of 2022 and gave the horse to trainer Joe Eisenhower Sr. by Murray Brown. I’d suggest the four amateur races a week should be raced in races 1 through 4 on. Having drawn post 9 while rivals Bythemissal and Tattoo Artist have drawn posts 3 and 4 respectively, it truly has put. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Hatfield is the third straight Cantab Hall colt from dam Nicole’s Promise. HRU’s Broadcast Division is proud to announce its 2023 Twos in Training video series continued this week with Jaimi MacDonald interviewing trainer Shawn Steacy in Ontario. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. “I think, you know, it’ll be like riding a bike,” Blanchard said with a laugh. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. 10) $450,000 Group 1 Western Australian Pacing Cup became one of Down Under’s most controversial major races in recent. “We love Paris. by Brett Sturman. “That didn’t work out,” he said with a laugh. ca is comprised of 60 2-year-olds, 27 3-year-olds and 30 older horses. Asher-Stalbaum announced his arrival on the racing scene with an impressive rookie driving season in 2021. The concept gave fans the opportunity to become first-time owners. 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. On Nov. 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. , with Crawford buying back in. Last March, Lawson spoke out about racing being excluded from the newly-legalized terrain of Canadian sports betting. “That was a lot of fun,” Miller said. 4 track- and stakes. On Aug. There is now a growing breeding and racing community within the country. The accident and its after effects are quite serious. 3. ”. • Diamond Creek looks to continue their banner year with success in the ring at Harrisburg. . Our psychological dispositions guide our reactions to losing, and those tendencies are deep-rooted, complex, and rarely change. Philip Antonacci. 31, Tetrick notched career win 13,000 at Harrah’s Philadelphia. With a background in professional sports (hockey and. Courant Stable and trainer Sabine Kagebrant opted for the open $780,000 Swedish Derby instead of the $390,000 Derby for mares when the eliminations were held at Jägersro on Tuesday (Aug. 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. by Dave Briggs. The Midwest Classic kicked off with 83 yearlings to open the day. Slot holders Aaron Bain Racing & Summit Bloodstock had locked-in the South Australian-owned Cobber, but just days after doing so, he went amiss. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Coming off the greatest Lexington sale in history, what will the 2023 auction have in store? Last year, the auction — which begins Monday at Fasig-Tipton — set new high-water marks for gross, average, median and number of $100,000 yearlings sold. 1992-2023 DC2NET, Inc. Andrew Cohen and yours truly share a lot of interests and history. Owner Adam Bowden borrowed an idea from the thoroughbreds and ran with it. Nancy Bar first all the way in Monticello Open trot. The trotting classic was the latest edition of Harness Racing Update, a news site that covers the sport of harness racing in the US and Canada. Editor’s note: Harness Racing Update has joined the leading horse racing industry publications that are covering the Dr. updated Sat 11/18 20:11 PM. 30. Pari-mutuel betting didn’t begin there until 1994, but today harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino and thoroughbred racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis are thriving. They had been charged with doping. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “I had done all the bookkeeping from the time that he started,” Lee said. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. 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. 4 final quarter sprint while racing wide and seems well positioned to stamp his way to the final for Pelling and Tetrick. “It’s important to me that people know. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Coming off the greatest Lexington sale in history, what will the 2023 auction have in store? Last year, the auction — which begins Monday at Fasig-Tipton — set new high-water marks for gross, average, median and number of $100,000 yearlings sold. 1-Feb. A Wheels On Fire profile appeared in the Dec. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “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. The training empire under his control now extends to between 100 and 120 horses. 00) completed an exacta worth $14. Harnesslink is a website that covers the latest news and updates on harness racing from Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. 11) at The Meadowlands as they will donate a total of $50,000 to five worthy charities. On April 30, 2003, Brian Sears — a winner of $19. Despite almost 40 years in the sulky, Chris Alford — the most successful driver in Down Under history — is still hungry to scale new heights. We stay on top of what is happening overseas. He dove into the sport in just about every avenue of it. Search by track, horse, driver or. 6), prioritizing Mohawk this fall is a calculated risk, one that could build upon his reputation as current king of the “B” tracks. We stay on top of what is happening overseas. 1 time trial. Hamilton: Jess Tubbs and Greg Sugars are all in on harness racing. H2W horses through the following Monday appear in the next Update’s results. Prominent harness racing trainer and thoroughbred owner Nick Surick was sentenced Thursday (Jan. “This is her third Cantab in a row. 44%. Luke’s chance pick-up drive was just part of the pieces which fell into place for Encipher, the lone mare in the 10-horse TAB Eureka, winning and banking $1 million. In the first three starts of his sophomore campaign, Ponda Jet has shown himself to be a much different trotter than the freshman that lined up behind the gate in 2022. 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. It was his first charted line since the Borgata scratch. Our old purists may get their wish and play the same game until the pearly gate replaces the starting gate. 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. He was 14 when he made his first trip to the. “The orange paint was not cracking back then,” I said. Harness Racing Update’s aggregated media bias check is unknown. In 1995 and 1996, he was Harness Tracks of America’s Driver of the Year. Many already think young gun Cam Hart is headed towards Hall of Fame status. His rookie season, in 2022, was an undeniable success. TheStable. Going into the 10th race on Hawthorne Race Course’s Night of Champions was a nightmare for driver Todd Warren. The Dover. And the 38-year-old Hill, a seven-time champion South Australian driver, was “rebuilt” again earlier this week. Home, Online Services, Pathway, Race Programs, Stallion Showcase, Hoof Beats, Harnessphere, Shop and Contact. Get the latest news and updates on harness racing in the USA, including results, highlights, and analysis from various tracks and events. Of course, with super 2-year-old filly Righteous Resolve not entered in this race despite a smashing record score last out in the Champlain, this race looks open. Beach Glass is a homebred, which might make his rapid ascension more unlikely than that of his Hall of Fame papa, until you look at Beach Glass’ bloodlines. Harness Racing Alumni Show ALICE 9 7 23. HRU is dedicated to following the sport like no one else is, with comprehensive North American coverage delivered to you within hours of the horses crossing the finish line. Of the 37 free-for-all pacers nominated to the stakes series, 32 of them will be in action in the opening leg. Harness racing can mentally and physically take us away from real-life pressures. The 2019 gambling expansion bill also allowed for a new harness track/casino to be constructed in one of seven south suburban Chicago. Over $300,000 raised for Tioga fire relief fund. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). He last drove in 2017 and it appears that around that time he accepted a job as an assistant to Allard. The near-miss phenomenon will make each race close, and that “almost won” is psychologically and physiologically reinforcing. Howard has over 40 trainers taking care of his horses. by Dave Briggs. 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. 1-Feb. Each strike told a story, of races and dreams, Of galloping hooves and triumphant screams. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. Thank you to Deo Volente Farms and. Clever Character has blossomed into one of the better freshman pacing colts racing in Indiana. And the 38-year-old Hill, a seven-time champion South Australian driver, was “rebuilt” again earlier this week. It’s all part of trying to maximize his own investment. 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. Trained by Jay Cross, the pacer. Righteous Resolve goes from a controversial placing to Hambletonian Oaks elimination favorite. 2. District Court in Manhattan. However, the new. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. 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. RACE 10, $500,000 HAMBLETONIAN OAKS. 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. 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. Five years on, Sam McKee’s death seems like yesterday. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. RACE 11, $1,000,000 PEPSI NORTH AMERICA CUP FINAL. 15, 2022, Dark Moves wired the field in going-away style at Woodbine Mohawk Park (WMP), taking a new 1:54. 9 million in purses. 3005. May days: Cam Fella remembered. LeBlanc confirmed that the FanDuel Open Trot will be Tactical Approach’s last race. 4 with Grace Hill. At Harness Racing Update (HRU), we are convinced you will receive the best value for your advertising dollars because we reach and engage your potential customers directly wherever they are, anywhere in the world. Gray continued his education in the industry and at the same time, intensified his pursuit of a harness racing career. Ghislain Paquet gave out nine straight winners on a 10-race card, at a track where favorites are currently winning at a 45 per cent rate for the meet (as of July 5), and have missed the board entirely in 25 per cent of races. Lucas Wallin. The Cheltenham National. P L Robert G ($5. by Melissa Keith. 27) with the 2-year-old divisions. ”. RACE 10, $1,000,000 MOHAWK MILLION. Now, nearly one year after those words were shared on social media, they continue to resonate with the 31-year-old Swedish-born Wahlberg. Lomon: For trainer Chris Petrelli, a shuffle off to Buffalo was a winning move. 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. Husted’s uncle is Hall of Famer and six-time national. “It does. 20 November 2023. Last summer, Jones spent a few weeks in New Jersey with young horses and raced at The Meadowlands. HRU Contributors. Luke van Belkom Blowe is joined on the Mohawk broadcast team by John Rallis (left) and Hall of Famer Randy Waples. When one regularly checks horses racing at The Meadowlands, Harrah’s (both in Indiana and Pennsylvania), Pocono Downs,. 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. He recalls working with horses as an 8- and 9-year-old. I asked that question of Amy Hollar who has been a track representative for the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association for the last 32 years. Rollins, a bachelor, had recently passed away in the hinterlands of West Virginia. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. 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. Seven-year-old Jimmy Freight was in the midst of a stellar season prior to the recent mishap. I find it rather remarkable what the second generation of Crawfords have done in a relatively short period of time. Few seem enthused about upsetting the harness-racing applecart. New Image Media Locatelli (James MacDonald) winning the $72,000 New Holland Series Trotting final last Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park in 1:56. There were nine homebreds in the Hambletonian and Oaks combined. Taylor, now 62 and possibly looking at retirement, started his lifelong journey in harness racing at the age of 12. by Melissa Keith. However, that comparison is a bit deceiving. 15), owner Brad Grant updated HRU about his gelding’s whereabouts and progress. 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. ”. For those who are socially awkward, a hobby or a sport like ours is a great way to meet people. by Debbie Little. The rarest occurrences of a 1:50 mile happen on a ½ mile track. Asher-Stalbaum announced his arrival on the racing scene with an impressive rookie driving season in 2021. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. In the fall of 2021 trainer Gino Toscano asked Desiree if she wanted to go to South Florida to winter train. The following year, he launched his training career, a season that yielded 30 wins and $213,349 in the race bike along with 28 triumphs and $197,168 in conditioner earnings. This is the third edition of the Mohawk Million and fillies have been prominent in the first two years of the race. -2. Located in Embro, ON, Twinbrook Farm is home to nearly 100 horses running on 130 acres of land. Although he got checks in half of his 24 starts for Kautz while hitting the board a total of seven times, he never found his way to the winner’s circle racing at Freehold, Harrah’s Philadelphia, Harrington and Rosecroft. Newsroom looks to extend his streak at Lexington before returning to Hoosier Park for the Crown eliminations Oct. 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. Anthony MacDonald and his wife Amy now find themselves the stewards of a stable of 126 head. “It was just cool to know that you were giving your insight, your thoughts and. Right up there with those luminaries would undoubtedly be the Pittsburgh-area owner Tom Pollack along with his trainers Jeff Cullipher and Randy Bendis. Tall Dark Stranger—Great Memories—Apaches Fame. . “The best memory this year would be representing the U. No eliminations were required, so the Åke Svanstedt trainee will go. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. That was soon to change. Race one, the first GSY race, saw $339,460 pushed through the windows, while GSY’s second dash (race five) brought in $299,860. We bring you results and. Pick-4 analysis for today’s ‘Super Sunday’ card at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Overall, 34 of 44 Pace finals have. Blanchard grew up on Prince. 20. . by Victoria Howard. 22). by Melissa Keith. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. Sold for $25,000 to Nancy Takter. 19) afternoon. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). Caretaker Vicki Wright apparently knows the answer. Make no mistake about it, Christina Takter is an integral component of her husband’s success, one might even say his domination in world-wide. Harness Racing’ aims for third Inter Dominion in December • Nosrac: Difficult to understand and dangerous • Superstar Females: Irene Petersson takes care of her horses like they were her kids • Delaware. S. This comes just a few months after they lost their daughter Melissa in February about a year younger than her older sister at 32. Gural explains what we can expect from his appearance on 60 Minutes. Hanover Shoe Farms is the perennial leading breeder in the sport, topping the list in winners, wins and purses. 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. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Minus multiple outs, a group of 77 babies passed through the ring, grossing $538,300 and averaging $6,991. by Murray Brown. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “That was hands on a little bit with Jeff Cullipher.