The former occurred Thursday, with Confederate. One day the machines blew up. 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. They’re like little standardbreds. That card was ultimately cancelled due to the. Ouellette has driven the winners of 8,589 races and the winners of $130,044,157: That is over 130 million dollars. 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. 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. 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. by James Platz. 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. 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. A Look at some pivotal/noteworthy moments in harness racing history: Commander Crowe winning the 2014 Breeders Crown at age 11 at the Meadowlands. 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. Harrah’s Philly hosts co-feature paces. Fast-leaving Franks Angel (driven by Trevor Henry) was gaining on him in deep stretch, but James MacDonald’s gelding maintained a length and a quarter advantage at the wire, winning in. 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. ”. by Murray Brown. The final elimination of the night in race 9 centers squarely around Confederate. The Swan For All filly is out of the Lou’s Legacy mare Tanya’s Legacy. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. TheStable. Lisa Giannelli sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for role in horse doping scandal. 4 million in purses on at Red Mile on Sunday it’s shaping up to be a great card of racing. When Woodbine Entertainment announced plans to end HPItv in 2017, customers spoke out, leading the company to keep it as a viewing option. would refer to Harrisburg as being the “Last button on Gabe’s coat. 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. Soon, he became a fixture driving in the pony racing circuit in the northern part of his home state. updated Mon 11/20 2:33 AM. Of the 37 free-for-all pacers nominated to the stakes series, 32 of them will be in action in the opening leg. This year, he. Tonight (March 24), Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will raise the curtain on its 2023 meet. 3 — Coming off the rail just out of the far turn to let horses go up the inside. Banca was among the more than two dozen individuals nabbed in a widespread investigation into doping in thoroughbred and standardbred racing. by Murray Brown. Treats come early for fans of The Meadowlands in October as the track’s fall meet kicks off on Friday (Oct. 16. A Breeders Crown winner and 3-year-old standout in 2016, Racing Hill first returned in a qualifier in December, and the O’Brien award-winning 2-year-old from 2018 Stag Party made his pari-mutuel return last week. Historical replays are available via subscription service @ RTN. Lisa. Andrew Cohen and yours truly share a lot of interests and history. Tall Dark Stranger—Great Memories—Apaches Fame. REVISITING THE $409. I find it rather remarkable what the second generation of Crawfords have done in a relatively short period of time. District Judge P. 22) $260,000 Progress Pace at. “The only reason I opened Vernon was because the horsemen begged me when it was closed and in bankruptcy,” Gural wrote. Five years on, Sam McKee’s death seems like yesterday. This past month has seen the return to the track of two stallions, both prominent former racehorses. by Murray Brown. 5 per cent increase over last year’s gross of $42,465,500 from 777 yearlings sold in the three days. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Issues seen at this time of year, aren’t solely specific to when tracks need attention. He won his first Mohawk preferred handicap this year on Feb. 7 through March 20. 29 at Mohawk. Taylor, now 62 and possibly looking at retirement, started his lifelong journey in harness racing at the age of 12. The winner of almost $900k last year came back with a vengeance in his second leg of the series on Monday. RSS Feed Widget. Apart from his sire, who stood at Hanover Shoe Farms and has produced the. Not a single horse before or since has won both the Triple Crown and Breeders Crown. “The orange paint was not cracking back then,” I said. “Both of them have given me a lot of thrills and. Trot N. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. In each season of the 10-year span between. S. He was expected to qualify again Sept. Wheels On Fire is back at trainer Richard Moreau’s stable, making a slow and steady return to health after the career-disrupting accident. This year’s Prix d’Amerique winner, Hooker Berry, who basically already has his spot in 2024 Prix d’Amérique because of. 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. ”. April 11, 2021. 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. 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. High takeout is a silent killer. Here are my thoughts for all the stake races. The sport was, too. 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. 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. “Gino said they would be taking some racehorses and a few babies — emphasis on a few — but now we’re here with 30 head,”. In fact, all our 2023 videos can be viewed on the HRU page here. 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. 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. 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. Historically, October has not been a typical month for The Big M to race. Harness Racing Update is proud to present the second edition of The HRU Awards. Lucas Wallin. Harness racing is like the Democrats: they eat their own. Giannelli and Dr. That’s lower than per capita wagering on the Massachusetts lottery. Farrington had superstars such as: Warm Breeze, Tender Loving Care and the gorgeous grey horse, Laag. He last drove in 2017 and it appears that around that time he accepted a job as an assistant to Allard. 3 stakes-record victory in his racing career denouement at The Meadowlands in the $345,000 TVG open pace. Sold for $95,000 to Ecurie CSL. A Breeders Crown winner and 3-year-old standout in 2016, Racing Hill first returned in a qualifier in December, and the O’Brien award-winning 2-year-old from 2018 Stag Party made his pari-mutuel return last week. by Melissa Keith. A. Australia’s Cam Hart, 24, is driving beyond his years. “I’ve been involved in riding horses for a while, and I worked with a girl who was involved in harness racing,” Holt said. 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. “I’ve lived in the city my whole life and I never knew that harness. He was 14 when he made his first trip to the. He owned horses, he bred them, he bought them, he sold them. Brandywine played host to the second-annual Lady Drivers Championship, circa 1972, with five ladies from year one and three newcomers. “I knew, economically, it was a mistake because we were six. The countdown to the 2021 Pepsi North America Cup is on, with Trot Magazine profiling the horses predicted to be the top contenders for Canadian. RACE 4, $475,400 GOLDSMITH MAID FINAL. Your destination for news from Harness Racing Update. Amateurs aiding aftercare, plus double the Ottens this weekend at The Meadowlands. 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. Harness Racing Update’s aggregated media bias check is unknown. When harness racing began, the family dispatched Peter to establish an equine branch. He has been involved in just about. In this issue, you will find stories on the Breeders Crown, the Hambletonian Society, the Ontario Sires Stakes and more. 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. They say the Melbourne Cup is the race. “I sold mine for $10 when everybody was selling for $2,” said DiLeo. On Friday (Sept. To follow the trial from the beginning, here are all of the stories published to date in chronological order. Family and friends gathered in the clubhouse at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino for the ceremonies. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. With a background in professional sports (hockey and. He has good reason to sport that big smile. “It does. The government’s investigation into the illegal use of PEDs led to charges against 31 individuals. 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. At The Meadowlands, after talking with horseman Ken McNutt as he scored a pacer over the new two-turn mile, Thom Savino and I. “That mare cost me a lot of money,” Takter said. “They’re between 50 and 54 inches tall and they go half a mile. Djuse was the answer to the question regarding what horse would get the pink ticket to the Elitloppet that went with. $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. Harrah’s Philly hosts co-feature paces. 6), prioritizing Mohawk this fall is a calculated risk, one that could build upon his reputation as current king of the “B” tracks. Overall, 34 of 44 Pace finals have. At The Meadowlands, after talking with horseman Ken McNutt as he scored a pacer over the new two-turn mile,. We stay on top of what is happening overseas. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Reinvention and reinvestment continues in the return of Andrew Harris The trainer spent over $2 million to acquire seven yearlings for Bill Pollock and Bruce Areman on the opening day of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s yearling auction that grossed $15. ”. 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. “Place needs an overhaul,” Bahouth said, “but like me, it ain’t getting one. 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. 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. This after we lost Sam on March 8, 2017. 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. 50. “It was just cool to know that you were giving your insight, your thoughts and. 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. “Obviously we would like to have a better post position, but first and foremost, we’ve got to make the final. Sold for $705,000. 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. 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. Rollins, a bachelor, had recently passed away in the hinterlands of West Virginia. 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Borth won the first race of the star-studded card in a 5-1 upset with Emmetts. Springfield is 173 miles from Hawthorne and DuQuoin is 276. Editor’s note: Harness Racing Update has joined the leading horse racing industry publications that are covering the Dr. We got the news early this week that Meagan McKee had died at 33. 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. 12 and Saturday, Sunday and Monday from Oct. Meadowlands’ TV talent Dave Brower and Dave Little read comments from Insideharness. A Wheels On Fire profile appeared in the Dec. Tribbett hopes to keep the. 3 million in 2022. by Debbie Little. 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. The last time Greg Blanchard, 52, was on set with Dave Little, 61, Bill Clinton was in the White House. 15 November 2023. Home, Online Services, Pathway, Race Programs, Stallion Showcase, Hoof Beats, Harnessphere, Shop and Contact. Luke van Belkom Elissa Blowe has returned to her standardbred roots and is now a Woodbine Mohawk Park analyst. For Tyler Borth, Canada’s leading 2023 driver by wins this year (303 as of Sept. S. Asher-Stalbaum announced his arrival on the racing scene with an impressive rookie driving season in 2021. 1. When one regularly checks horses racing at The Meadowlands, Harrah’s (both in Indiana and Pennsylvania), Pocono Downs,. The Harrisburg yearlings grossed $44,366,000 to crush the previous record of $42,784,000 set in 2007 when 1,048 horses sold. 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. 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. Harrah’s Philadelphia hosted a pair of $12,000 co-feature harness racing paces Sunday (Nov. . 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. My picks for 14 yearlings to consider that are selling on Day 2 of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company auction. Upset winner of Prix de Bretagne qualifies for Prix d’Amérique. The training empire under his control now extends to between 100 and 120 horses. ”. There was never any doubt that Lucas Wallin’s was destined to become a horseman. Whistleblower Alice Allen returns as this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. Data source: United Tote. Please note: Includes U. 1 million TAB Eureka, on Saturday (Sept. Don had to be at Latonia Raceway to call the races and he asked me to sub for him at the Fair held in Wilmington, Ohio. 20). 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. Our sport is humbling and teaches lessons along the way. Fox Valley Gemini, the 8-year-old gelding pacer who is the only horse to win a. HRU Replays All replays are provided by Racetrack Television Network. Meadowlands’ TV talent Dave Brower and Dave Little read comments from Insideharness. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. It was his first charted line since the Borgata scratch. The Armitage Farm team, which includes former harness racing trainer Larry Rathbone as the racing manager and a former thoroughbred farm manager in Dale Holly, acquired 10 more mares through the session, ranging from $50,000 with Hip #1006 to $275,000 with Hip #1069. Recently profiled here in HRU, Rozema’s excitement for the opportunity has been further bolstered now by news of the track expansion. Anthony MacDonald and his wife Amy now find themselves the stewards of a stable of 126 head. He was represented by 43 starters in the Indiana Sires Stakes program, with offspring earning nearly $1. 22) at Mohawk, winning for Louis-Phillipe Roy in a comfortable 1:53. HRU’s Broadcast Division is proud to announce its 2023 Twos in Training video series has begun in earnest. While there will be many well-backed. These were some names of horsemen recognized by harness racing bettors in the five boroughs of New York City. Middleton is now in the hospital for the third time since going down on June 29. 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. Looking for diamonds in the rough in Harrisburg. The racing year will begin with harness racing from Jan. 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. It’s all part of trying to maximize his own investment. Read about the Breeders Crown,. “It was an aged pacing class,” she said. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Over the course of a week, Tim Tetrick surpassed two major driving milestones. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). “There’s nothing more that I like to do than promote from within,” said Big M chief operating. of Ohsweken, ON. 2. by Dave Briggs. “It happened with the quietest horse in my stable, the horse you. He was certainly known, but not. The average Australian spends US$871 per year on horse racing. 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. But he was second to none on Thursday night (Nov. RACE 10, $500,000 HAMBLETONIAN OAKS. harness racing tracks and fairs, as well as track statistics, economic indicators and race programs. All American brings to Harrisburg a 29-yearling consignment that is evenly balanced between pacers (16) and trotters (13). 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. 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. Saturday night and Bulldog Hanover (Dexter Dunn) rumbled away from the field to post a 1:47. Even racing our better horses sometimes requires that we race somewhere near the red line or even occasionally over it. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Second Standardbred sale session steady despite decline Through two days, the cumulative gross of $29. Prominent harness racing trainer and thoroughbred owner Nick Surick was sentenced Thursday (Jan. District Court in New York, where prison sentences have. “There was Chip Chip Hooray, Day For Night, Valentina Blu, Heart On Fire, Ari Ferrari J, Piper Hanover, and Pilot Discretion. They’re like little standardbreds. “I had done all the bookkeeping from the time that he started,” Lee said. 3005. And once he sat in the sulky, albeit in a different capacity, Miller was completely hooked. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. Taking a quick look at the newcomers, New York’s Courtly Choice leads the pacers, with 67 per cent of his first crop hitting the track. I was first invited to come to the Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Festival in 2016. ”. Yours truly certainly thinks that way, as would any student of the history of racing. Only 13 pacers have multiple 1:50 ½-mile track scores. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U. Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. Marie-Claude Auger was in the sulky that night, taking part in a special race for female drivers. “Sold for $68,000. 30) in the Bluegrass! High of 80 degrees and nary a cloud in the sky, and the forecast for next week looks to be just as nice with highs climbing to the mid-80s. 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. “He brought insights that we don’t normally have. • Heather Vitale covers the opening session of the 2023 Harrisburg Mixed Sale. “Brandon Bates came flying off the rail,” he said. Magnificent Storm was declared the winner Friday night after a heated 30-minute hearing with the stewards. The farm also acquired a stallion share of the Googoo Gaagaa. On Wednesday, Aug. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. Unless in the hands of a conservative trainer/owner. Tonight (Oct. 1a. 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). S. 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. All Rights ReservedTHE PREMIERE STOP FOR HARNESS RACING CONTENDERS . However last Friday, those two races took in $296,827 and $295,876. That’s a wrap. At the kitchen table of our modest bungalow, the lawyer informed me that my uncle, Floyd L. 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. Data source: United Tote. Making a case for every yearling that steps onto the stage is easy for us. 4, 2006 at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, the hammer fell on hip number 268 at exactly $40,000. 16 November 2023. Generally speaking, that horse is racing for more money, but it costs a whole lot more to keep it in action. Courtesy OHHA – The Voice Roger Huston. 20 and 21. • Keith: Stretch length is a factor in the Breeders Crown. In Today’s HRU (2023-11-10) • Cotolo: Armitage Farm puts dollars down in busy Harrisburg Mixed Sale opening session. ”. Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. by Murray Brown. by Melissa Keith. by Victoria Howard. Derick Giwner Jun 22, 2023. S. He leads North America in 2022 with earnings of $15,077,534 through Thursday. 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. 2023 Harrisburg Sale Wrap-Up. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the USTA is not responsible for errors or omissions. 22) night and it seems like the right decision. Yours truly certainly thinks that way, as would any student of the history of racing. Jimmy Cruise. . Unable to compete following an accident on July 26 at Pocono Downs, Zeron spent some of his day in front of the camera, co-hosting The Meadowlands’ simulcast show for about two hours with Dave Little. 17) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Friday, Jan. Simpson, 42, both trained and drove, winning 1,643 races as a driver and 375 as a trainer. This year’s Prix d’Amerique winner, Hooker Berry, who basically already has his spot. He has other concerns. Regulators, governing bodies and organizations did nothing to stop doping. Even that planning can go awry as mares can easily carry 3 to 4 weeks over due date. 11. He recalls working with horses as an 8- and 9-year-old. On a ½ -mile, PET ROCK (2013) is the fastest at 1:48. As an employee of Churchill Downs,. Ground News is unable to assign a bias rating and does not. 3 and has earned over $36,000. TheStable. “Back in the day — in the ‘70s and ‘80s — he drove like. by Brett Sturman. The Racing Network Canada debuted in 2001, screening live thoroughbred and standardbred racing for subscribers; in 2005, it was renamed HPItv. Our psychological dispositions guide our reactions to losing, and those tendencies are deep-rooted, complex, and rarely change. 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. The tagline for Inside Harness is “Almost Straight From The Horse’s Mouth. Summer Storm was Nena’s first purchase, but far from her last. “It’s important to me that people know. “I think, you know, it’ll be like riding a bike,” Blanchard said with a laugh. By performers All Time, the gelding Homicide Hunter has been the top older trotter since going 1:48. The coding problem allowed for wagers to be sent at the base rate, rather than the total cost of the ticket. 27), Woodbine Mohawk Park revealed the names of the seven slot buyers for the 2023 Mohawk Million. Kleinhans got hooked on horse racing as a youngster when. Chris remains with her daughter Lindsey. 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. Husted’s uncle is Hall of Famer and six-time national. Friday, Jan. 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. 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. Owner Adam Bowden borrowed an idea from the thoroughbreds and ran with it. There’s quite a bit to grumble about in harness racing, and many of us wish the status quo did not have its boot so firmly placed on this sports’ neck. “They know ‘the race’ is the following week,” Sorella told HRU Wednesday (Sept. Pollack’s present roster of horses in training numbers 118. Jay Cross and Joe Putnam, both longtime horsemen competing in and outside the Hoosier State, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association, Inc. 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 electronically. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Blanchard grew up on Prince. Included in a stallion announcement issued by Diamond Creek Racing a week ago were the remaining race plans to supplement Confederate to the Matron Stakes at Dover and then race in the FanDuel Championship. 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. Even if you have a really good horse, you never give up on achieving more. In some instances, it was just tagging along after her dad the triple hall of famer Jimmy Takter or her mom, Christina. The Shepparton Harness Racing Club conducts racing at the Kialla Racing Complex approximately 40 times per year predominantly at night. S. by Bob Heyden. After winning his first qualifier there on Dec. 2; the co-fastest time of the night. We stay on top of what is happening overseas. All of her videos from this year’s SHSC auction are available for viewing here. And once he sat in the sulky, albeit in a different capacity, Miller was completely hooked. It’s been 19 years since No Pan Intended won the 2003 Triple Crown and the Breeders Crown in his racing career finale. 7.