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2020 Maryland stakes schedule announced

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 | Tom LaMarra

Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Racing Commission at its December meeting approved the 2020 schedules for the Maryland Sire Stakes and Maryland Standardbred Fund stakes.

Western Fair Sets New Handle Record

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Driver Tyler Borth cleared command with Top Royal past the half and maintained control through the finish to take the $8,500 Fillies and Mares Preferred 3 Pace at The Raceway at Western Fair District on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Arya Stark Sweeps Niagara; Valedictory Upset For Cheddar Bay

Friday, December 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Woodbine Mohawk Park concluded its 2019 racing season with the traditional Boxing Day matinee on a foggy Thursday.

Preppy Art On A Roll

Friday, December 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

It’s getting tough to come up with superlatives when describing Preppy Art.

Angus Hall Retires

Monday, December 23, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario and the Angus Hall syndicate have announced that Angus Hall, 2, 1:54.4z; 3, 1:54.3 ($830,654), has been retired from stallion duty.

Woodbine Entertainment and Sorella partner for $100,000 Jimmy Freight Stakes

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | Woodbine Mohawk Park

MILTON, December 17, 2019 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced a partnership with owner Adriano Sorella to launch the Jimmy Freight Stakes in 2023, an event restricted to two-year-olds sired by Jimmy Freight.

Morgan, DiDomenico team up for five at Philly

Sunday, December 15, 2019 | James Witherite

Chester, PA — Driver Tony Morgan and trainer Scott DiDomenico teamed up for five wins on the 12-race Sunday (Dec. 15) program at Harrah’s Philadelphia, which closed the riverside oval’s 14th racing season.

Berry wins 4,000th, Trump Nation rules in Big M Preferred

Saturday, December 14, 2019 | Dave Little, for Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — Driver Pat Berry reached a milestone victory plateau and one of the Meadowlands’ more popular wagers resulted in a giant payoff in action at the mile oval Saturday night (Dec. 14).

Harness: Sorella looking outside the box to market Jimmy Freight

Thursday, December 12, 2019 | Derick Giwner

Long before it was announced on November 19 that Jimmy Freight was heading to stallion duty at Winbak Farm in Ontario, owner Adriano Sorella was formulating plans for new ways to market his asset and increase exposure for Harness Racing.

Moments Of Joy is upset winner in $25,000 Mares Open Pace at Dover

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Moments Of Joy was an upset winner in the $25,000 Mares Open Pace at Dover Downs on Wednesday night (Dec. 11).

Geez Joe Rebounds At The Meadowlands

Sunday, December 8, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Geez Joe was in tough in his last two races and did not fare well, but the veteran returned to his winning ways Saturday night (Dec. 7) at one of his favourite tracks, taking the $30,000 Preferred for pacers at the Meadowlands.

Collective Wisdom Leads The Way

Saturday, December 7, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

On top at every call, Collective Wisdom was the boss in the featured pace on a special Customer Appreciation program Saturday afternoon at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

Stag Party To Stand at Winbak Farm of Ontario

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario is pleased to announce that Stag Party will be standing his first year at the farm in 2020.

The Bank Moves to Ontario

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario is proud to announce that Breeders Crown Winner, The Bank, will be joining the stallion lineup for 2020.

Moments Of Joy takes Mares Open Pace Handicap at Dover Wednesday

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Dover Downs

Dover, DE – Moments Of Joy and driver Victor Kirby for trainer and owner Bryan Truitt, left alertly and took the lead from Delishka N. around the quarter pole in 27 seconds in Wednesday’s (Dec. 4) featured $25,000 Mares Open Pace Handicap at Dover Downs Wednesday.

McWicked Will Stand at Winbak Farm of Ontario

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario is proud to announce that McWicked, p, 2, 1:52f; 3, 1:47.3f; 1:46.2 -'18 ($5,103,271), has joined the lineup for 2020.

McWicked To Stand In Ontario

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Trot Insider has learned that McWicked, 2018 Horse of the Year and the richest pacing stallion in harness racing history, will stand stud in Ontario in 2020.

Icanflylikeanangel equals career best in Meadows top trot

Monday, December 2, 2019 | Evan Pattak

Washington, PA – Icanflylikeanangel relentlessly pressured the leader, Final Breath, passed him in mid-stretch and went on to capture Monday’s (Dec. 2) $20,000 Open Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Noelle Duspiva to receive Excelsior Award

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 | Chris Tully

Goshen, NY — When the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association holds its 61st annual awards banquet on Sunday (Dec. 15), Noelle Duspiva will receive the chapter’s Excelsior Award, for her dedication and contributions to harness racing in the State of New York.

Winbak Farm Announces 2020 Stud Fees

Monday, November 25, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

In 2020, Winbak Farm will be standing stallions in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania.

Courtly Choice Will Retire After TVG

Thursday, November 21, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of New York is proud to announce that 2019 Canadian Pacing Derby Final Winner and Commodore Barry Invitational Winner, Courtly Choice, p, 2, 1:53.1h; 3, 1:47.1 -'18 ($1,342,254), will be the newest addition to its impressive 2020 lineup.

Jimmy Freight is New to Ontario in 2020

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario is proud to welcome O’Brien Award Winner, Jimmy Freight, p, 2, 1:52.3s; 3, 1:48.3s; 4, 1:48.1s -'19 ($1,457,405), for the 2020 season.

Rookies Battle In Delaware Stakes

Monday, November 18, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The second leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund went postward Monday at Dover Downs, and it did so over a swift track surface.

Icanflylikeanangel wins at Yonkers

Saturday, November 16, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY — With nary a distaff derby in sight Friday night (Nov. 15), Yonkers Raceway offered $22,000 tri-features. Using some editorial discretion, we went with the trotters.

Muscles Yankee Retires to Perretti Farms

Thursday, November 14, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of New York, in conjunction with Perretti Farms, announces the retirement of legendary trotting stallion, Muscles Yankee.

Jimmy Freight Retired, To Stud

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

It has been announced that O’Brien Award winner Jimmy Freight (p,4,1:48.1s [$1,457,405]) has been retired from racing and will be standing stud in Ontario at Winbak Farm for the 2020 breeding season.

Winbak Farm Videos for Harrisburg Yearling Sale Posted

Monday, October 21, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm will be selling 63 yearlings at the 11/4-11/6 Harrisburg Select Yearling Sale. The sale lineup has yearlings eligible to Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario.

Tequila Monday wins Friday night $42,000 distaff derby

Friday, October 18, 2019 | Frank Drucker for Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — Favorite—and lone leaver—Tequila Monday (Eric Goodell, $3.90) finished it off Friday night (Oct. 18), winning Yonkers Raceway’s $42,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace.

MacIntosh making moves into Breeders Crown

Friday, October 18, 2019 | USTA

Milton, ON — Woodbine Mohawk Park-based trainer Blake MacIntosh sends a four-pronged contingent into the Breeders Crown eliminations as he attempts to get his first shot to compete in the year-end championship.

Clear Idea captures Saratoga Open

Thursday, October 17, 2019 | Mike Sardella for Saratoga Casino Hotel

Saratoga Springs, NY — Clear Idea (American Ideal) returned to Saratoga Casino Hotel on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 17) to compete in the local Fillies and Mares Open.

Geez Joe dominant in Big M return

Sunday, October 13, 2019 | Dave Little for Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ – Shortly after winning the weekly feature at the Meadowlands in January in 1:50.2 as the 2-5 favorite, all was well with Geez Joe, who seemingly was on his way to a big year.

Arya Stark Best In Flamboro Feature

Friday, October 11, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Jeffrey Boyd and Jefferson Davis' Arya Stark ($4.10) sustained a first-over grind to put away Cranberry Brie and outpace Whozyomomma in Wednesday's (Oct. 9) feature at Flamboro Downs, an $8,800 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.

Color Envy Wins Plainridge Feature

Thursday, October 10, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

After two sharp, close finishes at Yonkers Raceway in her most recent starts, Color Envy returned to Plainridge Park and captured the $12,000 feature pace for fillies and mares on Thursday afternoon.

Guardian Angel AS and Marion Marauder chase additional Yonkers success in International

Thursday, October 10, 2019 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Yonkers, NY — Guardian Angel AS and Marion Marauder have enjoyed success at Empire City Casino’s Yonkers Raceway in the past and each will try to add to his accomplishments Saturday (Oct. 12) in the $1 million Yonkers International Trot.

National Debt Dashes At Rideau Carleton

Sunday, October 6, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sent the 1-5 favourite, National Debt swept to the front moving to the final turn and drew clear to a three-length victory in the $8,600 Preferred Handicap Pace at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Favourites Falter In Simpson Memorial

Sunday, October 6, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Favourites tasted defeat in all four divisions of the John Simpson Memorial for two-year-old colts and geldings on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 6) at Harrah's Philadelphia, and all four winners took lifetime marks.

Brave World Upsets In Preferred

Sunday, October 6, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

There were plenty of upsets on Saturday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and one of them was engineered by driver Louis-Philippe Roy in the $34,000 Preferred Handicap for pacers.

Rebellious Lady Wins Grassroots Final

Saturday, October 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A costly miscue by even-money favourite Splurge On Me changed the landscape of this contest, but you won’t see Rebellious Lady or her connections complaining.

Queso Relleno Wins Grassroots Final

Saturday, October 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Queso Relleno was a powerful winner at odds of 6-1 in her OSS Grassroots Semi-Final last weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and despite that solid victory fans let her go off at odds of 9-2 in Saturday’s final. Big mistake!

Ride Away Shark By A Snout

Friday, October 4, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Travis Henry put the pedal to the metal early with Ride Away Shark in Thursday’s $10,500 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Handicap at Flamboro Downs, and the distaffer responded with a front-stepping score in the featured affair.

Delaware Frosh Featured At Harrington

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The top Delaware-sired two-year-olds were showcased Wednesday (Oct. 2) at Harrington Raceway in four $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) finals.

Sophomore Fillies Contest Simpson

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Of the four winners Hall of Famer David Miller drove on the Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 2) card at Harrah’s Philadelphia, three of them were victorious in $30,000 divisions of the John Simpson Memorial for three-year-olds.

Harrington Hosts DSBF Finals

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Delaware-sired two-year-olds will be showcased in four $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) finals Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Harrington Raceway.

Rebellious Lady Wins Semi-Final

Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Rebellious Lady overcame Post 10 to capture the first of the two Semi Final contests for the tandem of driver Doug McNair and trainer Duane Marfisi.

National Debt Dashes At Rideau

Sunday, September 29, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Odds-on favourite National Debt lunged first-over at pacesetter Chaleurs Ad to upend his win streak with a 1:53 victory in the $8,600 Preferred Pace.

Fall Bliss At Exhibition Park

Saturday, September 28, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A change of seasons would appear to have been welcomed by the connections of appropriately-named veteran pacer Fall Bliss.

Rookie Grassroots Championships Set

Saturday, September 28, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

It was a speed show at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Friday night as all eight of the freshman Grassroots Semi-Final winners equalled or bettered their personal best times.

Jane Ann Thomson Bell Obituary

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | Winbak Farm

Jane Ann Thomson Bell, age 79, passed away in Middletown,DE on September 21, 2019 with her family around her.

Pennsylvania fair point leaders announced

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | MSOA, PAFHH and PAHHA

Harrisburg, PA — The harness racing bureau of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission has compiled the top point earners in each of the eight divisions of the Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes series summer...

Bag Of Jewels repeats; Jamies Renegade breaks Harrington record

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE — Henry Faragalli III, Arthur Feeney, Bay Pond Racing and Bonnuccelli Racing’s Bag Of Jewels completed a sweep of her Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) $20,000 preliminaries with a 1:58 triumph on Tuesday (Sept. 24) at Harrington Raceway.

American Nitro, Leonards Legacy complete sweep

Monday, September 23, 2019 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE — American Nitro ($2.10, Victor Kirby) and Leonard’s Legacy ($2.40, Jon Roberts) each completed a sweep of their $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old pacing eliminations Monday at Harrington Raceway with dominant victories.

Excelsior A Finals contested at Saratoga on Saturday

Sunday, September 22, 2019 | Mike Sardella

Saratoga Springs, NY — There were eight Excelsior A Finals contested on Saturday (Sept. 21) night at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The culmination of the summer-long Excelsior series saw eight divisions which each went for a purse of $55,000 on a beautiful late summer evening in the Spa City.

Winbak Farm Videos for London Yearling Sale Posted

Saturday, September 21, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm will be selling 44 yearlings at the 10/19-10/20 London Selected Yearling Sale. The sale is located at the Western Fair District Agriplex in London, Ontario.

Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund special meeting on Sept. 26

Thursday, September 19, 2019 | Judy Davis-Wilson for DSBF

Dover, DE — There will be a special meeting of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund board on Thursday (Sept. 26) at 1 p.m.

Five records fall in NYSS finals at Batavia Downs

Saturday, September 14, 2019 | Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — The weather was perfect, the track was lightning fast and 3,500 excited fans filled the property to watch eight divisions of the $1.8 million New York Sire Stake finals during the Night of Champions at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Sept. 14).

Winbak Farm Videos for Lexington Yearling Sale Posted

Monday, September 9, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm will be selling 92 yearlings at the 10/1-10/5 Lexington Yearling Sale. Their sale lineup has yearlings eligible to Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario.

Canadian Stakes Winners Return

Thursday, September 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Courtly Choice and Guardian Angel AS head to Scioto Downs off big wins this past weekend in Ontario and both will see familiar faces when they line up behind the starting gate for their respective stakes events Saturday (Sept. 7) at the central Ohio racetrack.

Choices Made, Or Made For Us

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

James MacDonald had a choice to make with two horses qualified for the final of the 2014 Canadian Pacing Derby. The driver that picked up the horse MacDonald didn't drive went on to win the race in an upset for local connections. It took five years, but those scales finally tipped in his favour.

Goshen Yearling Sale alumni making big waves in New York

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 | Tim Bojarski for the Goshen Yearling Sale

Middletown, NY — The 2019 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held at the Mark Ford Training Center on Sunday (Sept. 8) at noon and to say there is a bit of a buzz around the sale this year might be an understatement.

Lovedbythemasses Leads Grassroots Winners

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

An outside post did not hinder Lovedbythemasses, who scored a five-and-one-half length victory in the first of four $23,500 divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Rookies All The Rage At Tioga

Monday, September 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Tioga Downs welcomed two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for freshmen pacing colts and geldings on Monday, with each divisions racing for a purse of $52,000.

Freshman pacers thrive in NY Sire Stakes at Tioga

Monday, September 2, 2019 | John Horne for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs welcomed two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for freshman pacing colts and geldings on Monday (Sept. 2). Both divisions raced for a purse of $52,000.

Tall Dark Stranger Romps In OSS Gold

Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Tall Dark Stranger delivered the quickest mile of the three $73,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Divisions for two-year-old pacing colts on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

National Debt Repeats At Rideau

Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Travelling first over, race-favourite National Debt snagged victory again in the $10,000 Preferred Pace at Rideau Carleton Raceway, going a 1:51.4 mile on Sunday, Sept. 1.

Courtly Choice Upsets In Canadian Pacing Derby

Saturday, August 31, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Off two rebounding efforts Courtly Choice swept the field and past race-leader Lather Up to pull a 34-1 shocker in the $525,000 Canadian Pacing Derby final on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Maple Leaf Trot To Guardian Angel As

Saturday, August 31, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Driver Tim Tetrick circled elimination-winner Guardian Angel As to the point past the quarter and withstood a late push by Atlanta to take the $600,000 Maple Leaf Trot with a stakes-, track- and Canadian-record mile of 1:50.4 on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Zero Tolerance and The Buckeye in NYSS at Batavia Wednesday

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — Zero Tolerance is the second richest sophomore filly in all of North America this year and she will be competing in the final division of the $111,900 New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 28).

An All Wrapped Up Win At Mohawk

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Archangel gelding All Wrapped Up took command early and faced no challenge when posting a four-and-a-quarter length victory in the $19,000 featured trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Powerful Chris Crushes Track Record

Monday, August 26, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Rideau Carleton Raceway hosted a battle of the three-year-old pacing filly heavyweights on Sunday evening and fans were treated to a championship display in the $158,000 Gold Series division on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Blackcheddar Lowers Track On 2 Record

Sunday, August 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Race-favourite Blackcheddar rode the pylons towards the rear of the field and zipped to a three-and-three-quarter length victory in a track-record mile on Sunday, Aug. 25 at The Track On 2.

Taking The Knight Angel Ride

Sunday, August 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Knight Angel was a modest $26,000 yearling purchase in the fall of 2017.

Five Straight For Backstreet Shadow

Sunday, August 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Since arriving in the Ron Burke stable in early July, Backstreet Shadow has been on an absolute tear. The four-year-old Shadow Play gelding ran his winning streak to five with a measured 1:49.1 victory in Sunday afternoon's (Aug. 25) $30,000 Great Northeast Open Series pacing event at Harrah's Philadelphia, which was also his first appearance at the riverside track.

Freshmen star in Reynolds races at Tioga

Sunday, August 25, 2019 | John Horne for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs played host to five W.N. Reynolds Memorial Grand Circuit races on Sunday (Aug. 25).

Grassroots Triple For Saftic; Balanced Image To Aphrodite Duke

Sunday, August 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The fillies were serving as the opening act on Balanced Image Final night and Saftic kicked off the festivities in the first race with Preeminence. Starting from Post 4 the filly made a brief break in stride at the start and was sitting last when fan favourite Landry Seelster reached the opening quarter in :29.4.

Strip It Downs blows up tote in KYSS

Saturday, August 24, 2019 | Ray Cotolo for Red Mile

Lexington, KY — Off at odds of 120-1, Strip It Down As reeled in tempo-setter Asiago and nailed the 1-9 favorite on the wire to upset in the first of two $30,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes (KYSS) divisions for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Red Mile on Saturday (Aug. 24).

Bettors Wish Wins Messenger Elim

Saturday, August 24, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

It was a ‘Non-Bettors Wish’ Saturday night during Yonkers Raceway’s eliminations for the 64th Messenger Stakes.

$40,000 Maple Leaf Trot � 1st elimination

Saturday, August 24, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A short field of six faced the gate in the first elimination, and Guardian Angel AS turned in a front-stepping masterpiece for driver Tim Tetrick en route to a popular score in 1:51.4.

Winbak Farm Videos for onGait Yearling Sale Posted

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

In 2019, Winbak Farm will participate in the onGait Yearling Auction. The auction will take place 9/18-9/21 on onGait.com.

Greenshoe Rebounds In Zweig

Saturday, August 17, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sent the 1-9 favourite, Greenshoe returned following his runner-up effort in the Hambletonian to down his competition in the $330,000 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial at Vernon Downs on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Winbak Farm Videos for Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale Posted

Friday, August 16, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

For the first time in 2019, Winbak Farm will be selling yearling at the Ohio Selected Jug Sale. The sale will be located at the Brave Horse Show Park in Johnstown, OH on September 13^th.

Grassrooters Put On Speed Show

Friday, August 16, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Ontario’s talented two-year-old pacing colts put on a good show at Woodbine Mohawk Park Thursday as three of the youngsters paced to personal best efforts winning their Grassroots divisions.

Winbak Farm Videos for Goshen Yearling Sale Posted

Thursday, August 15, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm is excited to be a partner in the Goshen Yearling Sale, which will be held September 8^th at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, New York.

Bettors Wish Blazes Over Red Mile

Thursday, August 15, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Chris Ryder trainee Bettors Wish—off five days rest—paced a meeting’s best at The Red Mile when winning the third of three $30,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes opening-preliminary divisions for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings in 1:47.4 on Thursday evening.

Perfect record for Teddys Littleangel at Georgian Downs

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | the Ontario Sires Stakes

Innisfil, ON — Sophomore trotting filly Teddys Littleangel made the second trip of her career to Georgian Downs on Tuesday evening (Aug. 13) and delivered the same result as she did in last summer’s debut, an open length victory in Ontario Sires Stakes action.

Rejuvenated Hanna Dreamgirl ready for Zweig test

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Hightstown, NJ — After giving Hanna Dreamgirl the opportunity to boost her confidence, owner Ken Jacobs and trainer George Ducharme will give the filly the chance to reestablish herself on the Grand Circuit.

Merga Hanover, Movie Town are impressive in NYSS at Batavia

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY – $107,000 was up for grabs when the New York Sire Stake (NYSS) 2-year-old pacing fillies visited Batavia Downs on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 14) and the winners of both divisions put in stellar performances.

Hambletonian champion thrills fans with Gold Series win

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | Ontario Sires Stakes

Milton, ON — Hambletonian champion Forbidden Trade returned to Ontario Sires Stakes action at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Monday evening (Aug. 12) and posted his second Gold Series win of the season.

Freshmen Flurry Mohawk Qualifiers

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sunshine Beach colt Twin B Frenchtoast went the quickest of the babies Tuesday morning (Aug. 13) during the Woodbine Mohawk Park qualifying session.

Seventimesalady fastest in NYSS at Monticello

Monday, August 12, 2019 | Shawn Wiles for Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — On Monday (Aug. 12) Monticello Raceway and the New York Sire Stakes program featured 2-year-old trotting fillies. The seven-race card featured two divisions of Sire Stakes, each racing for a purse of $51,000, three splits of the Excelsior A group ($15,000) and two Excelsior B ($6,500).

Nine Ways remains unstoppable at Running Aces

Monday, August 12, 2019 | Darin Gagne for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — The Sunday evening (Aug. 11) program at Running Aces featured the $17,000 weekly top pacing event, headlined by Nine Ways, who was sent off as the 1-2 favorite from post nine in the ten-horse Open Handicap field.

Custom Cantab is upset winner in Joie De Vie at Tioga Downs

Sunday, August 11, 2019 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY – Custom Cantab (David Miller) was the winner of the $132,000 Joie De Vie open mare trot at Tioga Downs on Sunday (August 11).

Benjis Best handles step up winning Pocono Saturday feature

Sunday, August 11, 2019 | PHHA / Pocono

Wilkes Barre, PA – The Roll With Joe gelding Benji’s Best, who snapped Atta Boy Dan’s five-race winning streak in the top claiming handicap pace at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono last Saturday (Aug. 3), handled the jump to the $21,500 conditioned company this Saturday (Aug. 10).

Bettor�s Wish wins the $400,000 Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park

Saturday, August 10, 2019 | Ayers Ratliff for MGM Northfield Park

Northfield, OH – Dexter Dunn hails from Down Under in New Zealand and traveled to the United States less than a year ago.

No End In Sight: Angus Hall

Monday, August 5, 2019 | Melissa Keith

One of Ontario’s all-time leading trotting sires, who would know Angus Hall better than the man who oversaw most of the stallion’s career at Winbak Canada?

Winbak Farm of Maryland Seeks Veterinarian

Monday, August 5, 2019 | Winbak Farm

Winbak Farm of Maryland will be looking for a veterinarian to join the team soon. The farm is located in Chesapeake City.

JK First Lady leads PaSS winners at Pocono

Monday, August 5, 2019 | the PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA — It required a photo to decide all three divisions of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes second preliminary round Sunday night (Aug. 4) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, and the closest finish was in the third section, as JK First Lady rebuffed Sweet Ace by a head in 1:54.1.

Nine Ways aces the competition again in Minnesota

Monday, August 5, 2019 | Darin Gagne for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — Nine Ways was back in action at Running Aces on Sunday (Aug. 4) making his first appearance since becoming the first two-time Dan Patch FFA champion on July 21.

Yonkers hosts $153,900 NYSS Frank Becerra Pace

Friday, August 2, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway hosted the $153,900 New York Sire Stakes Frank Becerra Pace for 2-year-old fillies on Friday night (Aug. 2).

Groovy Joe remains undefeated in NYSS at Batavia

Monday, July 29, 2019 | Tim Bojarsk

Batavia, NY — Three $34,866 divisions of 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings went postward in the New York Sires Stakes at Batavia Downs on Sunday (July 28) with Groovy Joe putting in the fastest performance of the day allowing him to remain undefeated.

Stakes Galore At Summerside

Sunday, July 28, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Summerside Raceway played host to 13 dashes on Sunday (July 28), as every race on the card was either a division of the Callbeck Stakes for two-year-olds or the Tyndal Semple Memorial for three-year-old trotters.

Tetrick Sweeps Plainridge Stakes

Sunday, July 28, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Guardian Angel As lived up to his billing in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot on Sunday (July 28) at Plainridge Park as he led every step of the way en route to an impressive victory, setting a new track record in the process, while Shartin N paced the fastest mile in the track's history to capture the $100,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace.

Seven Straight For Boadicea

Saturday, July 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

About the only thing that can look three-year-pacing filly Boadicea in the eye these days is her feed tub.

NYSS Frosh To Batavia Sunday

Saturday, July 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A total of $104,598 in purses will be up for grabs at Batavia Downs on Sunday (July 29) when the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) rolls into town for the second of nine 2019 stops at the oldest lighted race track in America.

Sicily wins Governors Cup; 3-year-old DSBF finals held

Friday, July 26, 2019 | Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE — Harrington Raceway hosted its annual Governor’s Day program Thursday (July 25) during the Delaware State Fair, featuring the richest program of the season locally.

Barn Holden and Third Shift get NYSS wins at Vernon

Friday, July 26, 2019 | John Horne

Vernon, NY — Barn Holden (Kevin Cummings) and Third Shift (Jim Morrill Jr.) each won their division of the New York Sire Stakes for freshman trotting colts and geldings at Vernon Downs on Thursday (July 25). Both divisions raced for a purse of $54,000.

Tetrick wins five at Harrah�s Philadelphia

Thursday, July 25, 2019 | the PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia

Chester, PA — Tim Tetrick continues to motor along at Harrah’s Philadelphia, coming off 16 wins at the southeast Pennsylvania oval last week and five victories here Wednesday (July 24).

McNairs Grab Grassroots Doubles

Thursday, July 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Father-son duo Gregg and Doug McNair captured two $23,500 Grassroots divisions at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Thursday evening with three-year-old pacing fillies Swift Ally and Kylie Seelster.

Guardians Sights Set On Plainridge

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Guardian Angel AS has been on a roll of late and is heading into Plainridge Park’s $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot razor sharp.

Freshmen Fire At Mohawk Park

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Woodbine Mohawk Park’s program Tuesday, July 23 featured mostly two-year-old contests which featured sharp miles from many of harness racing’s potential stars.

All Wrapped Up gifts Rideau Carleton fans with a track record

Monday, July 22, 2019 | Ontario Sires Stakes

Ottawa, ON — Sophomore trotting colts battled over the Rideau Carleton Raceway oval on Sunday evening (July 21) and All Wrapped Up saved the best for last — a 1:54.1 track record in the final Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series split.

Goshen Yearling Sale catalogs now available online

Monday, July 22, 2019 | Goshen Standardbred Sales Co.

Middletown, NY — Catalogs for the Goshen Yearling Sale that will be held at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday (Sept. 8) are now available for online viewing by clicking here.

Nine Ways repeats as Dan Patch champion at Running Aces in track record time

Monday, July 22, 2019 | Darin Gagne for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — The Sunday evening (July 21) program at Running Aces featured the main event on Dan Patch weekend, the $50,000 Dan Patch FFA Pace sponsored by Watch And Wager.

Local reinsmen star in Grassroots

Saturday, July 20, 2019 | Ontario Sire Stakes

Fraserville, ON — A collaborative effort between Per Henriksen and Richard Moreau put two-year-old trotting colt Ripped And Ready in the Grassroots winner’s circle at Kawartha Downs on Saturday (July 20) evening.

Freshman Fillies Flaunt It In Grassroots

Friday, July 19, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Six Grassroots splits of the OSS for the two-year-old pacing fillies went postward Thursday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and fractional ownership venture TheStable.ca captured two of them with Capistrano and Wiggle Delight.

Unbeaten Gimpanzee in NYSS at Tioga on Friday

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | John Horne

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs features two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for sophomore trotting colts and geldings on Friday (July 19). Unbeaten Gimpanzee is the headliner as he will be making his third start of the year.

Vernon to feature NYSS 3-year-old male pacers on Thursday

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | John Horne

Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs welcomes two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for sophomore pacing colts and geldings on Thursday (July 18).

Nine Ways posts track record with Dan Patch elimination win at Running Aces

Monday, July 15, 2019 | Darin Gagne for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — On Sunday evening (July 14) Running Aces hosted elimination races for the biggest harness racing event of the summer in Minnesota — The Dan Patch FFA Pace.

Best In Show - Meadowlands Pace upset caps dream week for Toscano

Saturday, July 13, 2019 | Mike Farrell

On Sunday evening (July 7), the trainer gave a gracious acceptance speech at her induction into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y., and on Saturday night (July 13), she stood in the winner’s circle after Best In Show pulled a 27-1 upset in the $682,650 Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace.

Got Power Pounces In Grassroots

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Got Power, a half-sister to top three-year-old pacing filly Powerful Chris, collected her second victory while also pacing the fastest of five $23,500 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots divisions for two-year-old pacing fillies on Tuesday, July 9 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Groovy Joe impressive in NYSS action at Buffalo

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 | Brian Mazurek for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY – Groovy Joe ($8.40) stamped himself as one of the top 2-year-old male pacers on the New York Sire Stakes circuit on Wednesday night (July 10) as he rolled to a dominating 5-1/4 length triumph over the highly-touted Sandy’s Bolt in 1:54.3 at Buffalo Raceway.

Fleet Footed Fillies Flaunt It In Golds

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Ontario’s top two-year-old pacing fillies put on a speed show at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Monday evening (July 8), competing for a total of $218,400 in a trio of Gold Series divisions.

Sandy�s Bolt, Groovy Joe set for Buffalo showdown

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Brian Mazurek for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — They may be just beginning their careers but a pair of talented and undefeated colts are set to square off in the fifth race at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (July 10) as two $52,000 divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for the freshman male pacers are slated.

Qualifying Win For $300K Yearling

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Woodbine Mohawk Park hosted a 13-race qualifying session on Tuesday (July 9), and the docket featured no less than eight races for two-year-olds. One of the winners was definitely of the high-priced variety, as a $300,000 yearling purchase was able to nail the wire first in her respective tilt.

Shesgotitgoingon is spectacular in lifetime debut at Running Aces

Monday, July 8, 2019 | Darin Gagne, for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — The Sunday evening (July 7) program at Running Aces was loaded with thrilling contests and exciting finishes.

Columbo wins fastest Sheppard elimination at Yonkers

Sunday, July 7, 2019 | Frank Drucker

A trio of $25,000 eliminations for the Lawrence B. Sheppard Pace saw 18 (after one defection) 2-year-olds, 17 colts and one gelding, vie for an invite to next Saturday night’s (July 13) $120,250 finale.

Horse Trader Delivers In Georgian Grassroots

Sunday, July 7, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Coming into the event off a June 28 win in qualifying action, fans sent Horse Trader off as one of the favourites and the young trotter did not let them down in the first division of Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots at Georgian Downs on Sunday, July 7.

Bettor At Hightide sails to Gold Series win

Sunday, July 7, 2019 | the Ontario Sire Stakes

Milton, ON — Twenty-one freshman pacing colts launched their Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series careers at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday night (July 6) and it was Bettor At Hightide and YS Mathis who emerged triumphant.

Captain Crunch, Bettor�s Wish take Big M Pace eliminations

Saturday, July 6, 2019 | Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — The stage is set for a glamour division grudge match.

Tall Dark Stranger impresses at Breakfast With The Babies

Saturday, July 6, 2019 | Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ —-Breakfast With The Babies, sponsored by Jules Siegel’s Fashion Farm, took place on another muggy Saturday morning (July 6) at The Meadowlands.

Tequila Monday wins Yonkers feature

Friday, July 5, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY — A week after matching Yonkers Raceway’s all-age track record—1:50 flat— Tequila Monday (Matt Kakaley, $2.50) ‘crawled’ in 1:50.1 on Friday evening (July 5).

Eliminations for Yonkers� Sheppard Pace set for Saturday night

Friday, July 5, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY — Back in ancient times — 1964 — it was decreed there would be a race honoring one of the titans of the industry.

Rosiemunn wins Vernon feature

Friday, July 5, 2019 | John Horne

Vernon, NY — Rosiemunn ($6.20) and Howard Parker won the featured $6,000 fillies and mares pace on Thursday (July 4) at Vernon Downs.

'Poseidon' Storms Home At Mohawk

Friday, July 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Keith Cassell's Poseidon Seelster led an 11-race qualifying session on Friday morning (July 5) at Woodbine Mohawk Park with a 1:57 mile, the fastest of 71 two-year-olds to set foot on the track.

Bright Eyes M lowers Grand River Raceway record

Thursday, July 4, 2019 | Ontario Sire Stakes

Elora, ON — Grand River Raceway fans were treated to a trio of impressive performances by Ontario’s top 3-year-old trotting fillies on Wednesday night (July 3), starting with a commanding track record effort by Bright Eyes M in the first C$73,066 Gold Series division.

Fast freshman take center stage at Harrah�s Philadelphia

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | PHHA / Harrah�s Philadelphia

Chester, PA – Two-year-old pacers were in the spotlight as the racing week opened at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Wednesday (July 3), with four $13,000 events highlighting the freshmen, three for fillies and one for colts and geldings.

Ongait Fall Yearling Auction, Sept. 18-21

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | Maurice Chodash, from onGait.com

Boca Raton, FL – onGait.com, harness racing’s fastest growing horse sales company, has announced the dates of their 2019 onGait.com Fall Yearling Auction.

Stakes upsets, Austin Series showdown at Dresden

Monday, July 1, 2019 | Gary Patterson

Dresden, ON — Three heavy favorites were beaten Monday (July 1) at Dresden Raceway in Ontario Sires Stakes action for 3-year–old trotting fillies.

Bartlett doubles in Monticello Sire Stakes

Monday, July 1, 2019 | Shawn Wiles

Monticello, NY — The fourth New York Sire Stakes event of the season to be held at Monticello Raceway took place on Monday (July 1), with 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings taking center stage and driver Jason Bartlett capturing two of the four $26,500 divisions contested.

Banker Volo, Pridecrest deliver big as headliners at Running Aces

Monday, July 1, 2019 | Darin Gagne

Columbus, MN — The Sunday evening (June 30) harness racing program at Running Aces was jam-packed with featured events and competitive contests spanning the twelve race card.

Guardian Angel AS sets world record in Cleveland Trotting Classic

Sunday, June 30, 2019 | Ayers Ratliff

Northfield OH — Guardian Angel AS went to post as the public choice in Saturday’s $175,000 Cleveland Trotting Classic at Northfield Park and did not disappoint. He delivered a spectacular 1:52 world record victory.

Four-year-old Open returns to Saturday lineup at Yonkers

Saturday, June 29, 2019 | Brandon Valvo

Yonkers, NY — The rich 4-year-old Open Pace returns to the regular Saturday night lineup at Yonkers Raceway June 29 and trainer Randy Bendis has been eagerly awaiting the return of the class.

Clock gets rocked at Big M

Saturday, June 29, 2019 | Dave Little

East Rutherford, NJ — Caviart Ally, Always A Prince and The Downtown Bus all established lifetime bests while Always A Prince went one step further, going a Meadowlands season’s-fastest 1:47.3 Friday night (June 28) at the Big M.

Capt Midnight leads 2-year-old winners at Meadowlands

Saturday, June 29, 2019 | Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — Breakfast With The Babies took place on a muggy Saturday morning (June 29) at The Meadowlands.

Steve Oldford wins Meadows Billings leg

Saturday, June 29, 2019 | Evan Pattak

Washington, PA — Trailing by 4-1/2 lengths and wide at the half, Steve “You’re Never Too” Oldford and Utopia tracked down the leader in the shadow of the wire and captured Friday’s (June 28) $10,000 leg of the C.K.G. Billings Amateur Trot at The Meadows.

Tequila Monday�s 1:50 equals all-age Yonkers track record

Friday, June 28, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY – Favored Tequila Monday (Matt Kakaley, $4.30) sat well off insane (:26.1, :53.4, 1:21.2) fractions by Write Me a Song (Jordan Stratton) Friday evening (June 28), then blew by everyone to match Yonkers Raceway’s all-age track record of 1:50 flat.

NYSS freshman pacing colts to visit Monticello Raceway

Friday, June 28, 2019 | Shawn Wiles

Monticello, NY — A total of 52 freshman pacing males will go behind the gate at Monticello Raceway in New York Sire Stakes action on Monday (July 1), with more than $155,000 in purses up for grabs.

Tioga Downs to host NYSS freshman trotters on Sunday

Friday, June 28, 2019 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs will feature two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for freshman trotting colts and geldings on Sunday (June 30). Both divisions will race for a purse of $55,000.

Ontario Sires Stakes purse increase announced

Thursday, June 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Campbellville, ON — On Thursday (June 27), the Standardbred Horse Improvement Payment (HIP) Administration Committee announced that the 2019 HIP contribution to Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Series events with a single division will be C$150,000, plus starting fees.

Fillies Flood Two-Year-Old Qualifiers

Thursday, June 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Two-year-old fillies were in full force during Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Thursday morning (June 27) qualifying session, as 12 races featuring the young ladies were featured over the Campbellville, Ont. oval.

Rookie Fillies Flood Mohawk

Friday, June 21, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The girls of summer were out in full force on Friday morning (June 21) at Woodbine Mohawk Park as the Campbellville, Ont. area oval hosted 13 baby races for pacing and trotting fillies.

Yonkers hosts NYSS Jim Meagher Pace

Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY — The New York Sire Stakes returned downstate Thursday night (June 20), with Yonkers Raceway hosting the $155,300 Jim Meagher Pace for 2-year-old colts and geldings.

Three straight for Gold Medal Swan

Thursday, June 20, 2019 | PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia

Chester, PA — Gold Medal Swan extended his winning streak to three races on Thursday (June 20) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, closing for a 1:54.1 victory in the $18,000 top-level trotting feature before a storm hit the area.

Fillies Flock To Mohawk For OSS

Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

It was a busy Thursday night for the Ontario Sires Stakes as Woodbine Mohawk Park hosted six Grassroots divisions for three-year-old pacing fillies.

The action rolled on at The Pickaway County Fair despite the rain

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | Thom Pye, for O.H.H.A.

The Steve Carter-trained Homer Hall (Broadway Hall) and Ryan Holton clipped a mile in 2:03 as he trotted off by two over Secret Jet (Derek Wattiker) and Roger Hughes’ Forgotten Treasure. Ken Holiday took Black Magic Racing LLC’s, So Romantic (My MVP) to a seven-length win in 2:03.4.

Field taking shape for $175,000 Cleveland Trotting Classic

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | Ayers Ratliff, for Northfield Park

Northfield, OH – A deep and accomplished field of the sport’s best Open trotters have tentatively accepted invitations to MGM Northfield Park’s premier trotting event, the $175,000 Cleveland Trotting Classic next Saturday (June 29).

Ten freshman qualifiers at Pocono

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | the PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Ten qualifying events for 2-year-olds were staged Wednesday morning (June 19) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, with many well-pedigreed performers turning in solid efforts.

Ghost Pine takes the Harrah�s Philadelphia Wednesday feature

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | PHHA / Harrah�s Philadelphia

Chester, PA – Ghost Pine could not be caught in a 1:50.3 victory in the $14,500 featured pace Wednesday (June 19) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.

Skinner fillies vie for DSBF sweep

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE — Harness racing in Delaware this week is highlighted by the second elimination leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund for 3-year-olds at Harrington Raceway.

DSBF fillies completes 2nd leg

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE — Two Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund $20,000 divisional eliminations for pacing fillies headlined the Tuesday (June 18) Harrington Raceway program.

Freshmen pace in 1:54.4 at Harrahs Philadelphia

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | the PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia

Chester, PA — North American season’s records were reported for both sexes of 2-year-old pacers on Tuesday morning (June 18) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, as 15 qualifying races were held for the freshmen.

Chillaxin Away, Aintnosunshine win DSBF splits

Monday, June 17, 2019 | Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE — Two $20,000 divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund’s second leg of stakes action for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings headlined the Monday (June 17) program at Harrington Raceway.

Bettor�s Promise upsets North Metro Pace field at Running Aces

Monday, June 17, 2019 | Darin Gagne, for Running Aces

Columbus, MN — The 2019 Father’s Day (June 16) program at Running Aces was a huge success, perpetuating a long history of large, enthusiastic crowds making their way to the north-metro Minnesota track to celebrate the holiday with the whole family and enjoy all of the amenities that Running Aces has to offer.

First Responders Day a huge success at Goshen Historic Track

Sunday, June 16, 2019 | Ross Cohen

Goshen, NY — The weather threatened but the storm held off as State Police Captain Jennifer Gottstine and trainer Carl Tirella guided their charge Meetyouatmidnight to victory in the inaugural First Responders race at Goshen Historic Track Sunday (June 16).

Hickfromfrenchlick leads NYSS winners at Tioga

Sunday, June 16, 2019 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs hosted three divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Sunday (June 16).

Kneedeep N Custard Cracks Century Record

Sunday, June 16, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer-driver Kelly Hoerdt directed three-year-old Custard The Dragon gelding Kneedeep N Custard uncovered to wear down the quick pacesetters and lower the Century Downs track record for his division in the $50,000 Brad Gunn Breeders’ Final on Sunday, June 16.

2019 Pennsylvania Fair circuit opens at Wattsburg

Saturday, June 15, 2019 | PA Fair Harness Horsemen's Assn.

Wattsburg, PA — The 2019 Pennsylvania Fair circuit got underway this weekend in this northwest Pennsylvania town just outside Erie, with 2-year-olds taking to the track in Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes action Saturday (June 15).

Melander�s freshman colts impress at Meadowlands

Saturday, June 15, 2019 | Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — The Saturday (June 15) edition of Breakfast With The Babies, sponsored by Jules Siegel’s Fashion Farms, came an hour earlier at 9 a.m. on a beautiful, windless morning at The Meadowlands with the temperature at 70 degrees and the track fast.

Highalator and Guardian Angel As win co-features at The Meadowlands

Saturday, June 15, 2019 | Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — Highalator and Guardian Angel As extended their respective winning streaks in style Friday night (June 14) in the co-features at The Meadowlands.

Marvalous Jet flies late to win Tioga feature

Friday, June 14, 2019 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY – Marvalous Jet (Mike Merton) won the featured $10,000 Fillies and Mares Pace ($10,000) at Tioga Downs on Friday (June 14).

More Two-Year-Olds At Mohawk

Friday, June 14, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The second seasonal session of two-year-old qualifiers carded at Woodbine Mohawk Park is now in the books after 15 baby races went postward on Friday (June 14).

New York Sire Stakes, wiener dogs highlight Tioga Sunday

Thursday, June 13, 2019 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs will host three divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16).

Hes Marvalous Wires Them Up

Thursday, June 13, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Team Heffernan watched Hes Marvalous live up to his name by turning in a wire-to-wire triumph in the Thursday evening feature at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

In And Out Again, Biggiessecondshot score in Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund divisions

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE – Jason Skinner co-owned and trained fillies swept both $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) divisions for 3-year-old pacing fillies Tuesday (June 11) at Harrington Raceway.

No Ordinary Man With No Ordinary Mile

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A $15,000 maiden pace highlighted the Tuesday, June 11 card at Woodbine Mohawk Park with Bettor B Going—entering off a 29-length victory at Kawartha Downs—losing to 1-5 favourite No Ordinary Man, who powered past to a blowout victory in 1:50.4.

Sophomore male trotters arrive at Buffalo for NYSS

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | Brian Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — The New York Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters will take center stage at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (June 12) with two divisions each worth approximately $58,000 being up for grabs. Post time for the 13-race card is 5 p.m.

DD Delicious and Zero Tolerance grab NYSS wins at Tioga

Monday, June 10, 2019 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs played host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Monday (June 10).

Big day for DiDomenico in Gaitway qualifiers

Monday, June 10, 2019 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Manalapan, NJ — The last time trainer Scott DiDomenico qualified 2-year-olds at Gaitway Farm, it seemed dark clouds followed him at every turn. Of the eight horses he sent into action that morning last June, one posted a win and only one other finished better than fifth.

Backstreet Shadow takes Graduate leg

Sunday, June 9, 2019 | John Horne for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — The Downtown Bus (Tim Tetrick) charged late to win a leg of the Graduate Series for 4-year-old pacers at Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 10).

Tioga To Host NYSS Monday

Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Tioga Downs will welcome two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for three-year-old pacing fillies on Monday (June 10).

Maritime Breeders Elims Complete

Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sophomore pacing colts and fillies competed in two $3,000 eliminations each for the Maritime Breeders Stakes on Saturday, June 8 at Charlottetown Driving Park.

'None Bettor' In Battle Of Lake Erie

Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

None Bettor A — a newcomer from Down Under — continues to take the U.S. by storm, winning the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie on Saturday, June 8 in 1:49 to match the all-age track record at Northfield Park.

Quincy Blue Chip establishes new track record in NYSS action at Saratoga

Sunday, June 9, 2019 | Mike Sardella for Saratoga Casino Hotel

Saratoga Springs, NY — New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) action took center stage on Sunday afternoon (June 9) at Saratoga Casino Hotel as 3-year-old trotting fillies were featured.

Western Passage rebounds for Buffalo victory

Saturday, June 8, 2019 | Brian Mazurek

Hamburg, NY —After suffering a gut-wrenching nose setback last week, Western Passage gave himself some breathing room this time around and took the $12,000 Class AA-Open Pace at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday night (June 8). He topped the favored Upfront Countryboy by 1-1/4 lengths in a seasonal best 1:53.4.

Marvalous Jet Wins Open Pace

Saturday, June 8, 2019 | John Horne

Marvalous Jet (Mike Merton) won the filly and mare featured Open Pace ($10,000) at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 8).

Two-Year-Olds Flood Mohawk

Saturday, June 8, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The first session of 2019 baby races at Woodbine Mohawk Park is in the books after a 13-dash qualifying session on Saturday (June 8).

Workin Ona Mystery Wins �Cup� Elim

Saturday, June 8, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Odds-on favourite Workin Ona Mystery swept to the lead early and maintained his speed through the wire to win the second $50,000 Pepsi North America Cup elimination in 1:49 on Saturday, June 8 at Woodbine Mohawk Park while giving his driver, Tim Tetrick, his 11,000th victory.

Engblom, 'Marauder' Impress At Big M

Saturday, June 8, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Per Engblom’s stable got off to a strong start at Saturday’s second edition of Breakfast with the Babies at The Meadowlands, and kept the good times rolling through the morning. Engblom won six times, dominating the eight-race trotting portion of the card for two-year-olds.

Four-Year-Old Stars Battle Sunday

Friday, June 7, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Tioga Downs will host the third leg of the Grand Circuit Graduate Series for four-year-olds on Sunday afternoon.

Pocono Flooded With Baby Races

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono hosted its first two-year-old qualifying races of the season on Wednesday morning (June 5) and most of the sex/gait divisions were dominated by one particular barn per section.

Morning Shadow Pounces At Meadows

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Shuffled to fourth after taking the early lead, Morning Shadow poured through the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (June 5) feature at The Meadows, an $11,800 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.

Betterthancheddar's Book is Full & Closed

Monday, June 3, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario is proud to announce that Betterthancheddar’s 2019 book is now full and closed.

Canada Two-Year-Old Qualifying Winners

Monday, June 3, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

‘Babies’ are beginning to surface in qualifiers, and, as a matter of fact, the first two-year-old qualifying wins of the season in Canada were recorded over the course of the past few days.

Merton Wins Five At Tioga

Sunday, June 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Mike Merton had a productive Saturday thanks to a five-win performance at Tioga Downs.

Vernon Feature To Bettors Edge

Sunday, June 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Bettors Edge came up big on Saturday for driver Jennifer Lappe en route to posting a sharp score in the $9,000 feature pace at Vernon Downs.

Marseilles Quickest In PASS

Sunday, June 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Ake Svanstedt trainee Marseille broke his maiden while posting the fastest victory of the three Pennsylvania Sires Stakes (PASS) divisions for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Sunday, June 2 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Sunny Dee Perfect In Eight

Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Three-year-old pacing fillies were out in full force Saturday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park, as the OSS Gold Series rolled into town with three divisions on tap.

Bettors Up Gets Up At Philly

Friday, May 31, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Bettors Up was reserved off the front-end pyrotechnics in the $18,000 distaff feature pace Friday afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, then stormed home sharply to post a 1:50.3 victory.

Best In Show takes Toscano back to the main stage

Thursday, May 30, 2019 | Ray Cotolo, Woodbine communications

Milton, ON — Trainer Linda Toscano is hoping she’s headed towards the top of harness racing’s “glamour boys” division as she sends out the morning-line favorite Best In Show in the second division of the C$160,000 Somebeachsomewhere Stakes on Saturday (June 1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Steward Celebrates 2,000th Win

Monday, May 27, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A victory behind pacer Jake Parrish is always special for driver Nick Steward but was particularly so on Monday night at The Raceway at Western Fair District as it marked the 2,000th career trip to the winner’s circle for the London reinsman.

'Turn N Burn' Best At 3R Again

Sunday, May 26, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Outlaw Turn N Burn photoed with Surf Report in the Preferred Pace feature at Hippodrome 3R on Sunday, May 26 and took victory by a slim margin.

Brave World Wires Flamboro Foes

Sunday, May 26, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sent the even-money favourite, Brave World rushed to the top early and cruised to a length-and-a-quarter victory in the $12,700 Preferred 2 Handicap Pace at Flamboro Downs on Sunday, May 26.

Courtly Choice Back On Course

Sunday, May 26, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer Blake MacIntosh was looking for a bit of redemption after Courtly Choice’s poor showing in Flamboro Downs’ Confederation Cup.

Tequila Monday Has A Shot On Sunday

Saturday, May 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

On a stakes-laden program this Sunday (May 26) at Harrah's Philadelphia, one of the most anticipated races is the $100,000 Betsy Ross Invitational for aged mares.

Bettors Wish Wins Art Rooney

Saturday, May 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sitting pocket to pacesetter Blood Money, Bettors Wish edged out of the pocket moving into the final turn and blew away from his competition in progress to a 1:51.4 victory in the $300,000 Art Rooney Final on Saturday, May 25 at Yonkers Raceway.

Bettor Joy N, Phaetosive Win At Big M

Saturday, May 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Bettor Joy N and Phaetosive emerged victorious in the co-featured Preferreds on Friday night (May 24) while New Jersey Sire Stakes action continued at Meadowlands Racetrack.

Ryder Discusses Bettors Wish

Thursday, May 23, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

When Chris Ryder pulled up his entries Monday evening and saw that Bettors Wish had drawn Post 6 for the $300,000 final of the Art Rooney Pace, the trainer was dismayed.

Betterb Chevron N back to winning ways at Plainridge

Thursday, May 23, 2019 | Tim Bojarski

Plainville, MA — On the heels of facing top Open mares like Shartin N and Bettor Joy N in the Blue Chip Matchmaker series at Yonkers Raceway this spring, Betterb Chevron N shipped into Massachusetts and captured the $14,000 Winners-Over Handicap Pace for fillies and mares at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (May 24).

Pollack is looking forward to Wisdom Tree 2019 debut

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Hightstown, NJ — When it comes to reasons for admiring a horse, Wisdom Tree checks all the boxes for Tom Pollack.

Casino Classic Clings To Victory

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Driver Ryan Holliday completed a sweep of the Tuesday (May 21) features at The Raceway at Western Fair District when Casino Classic turned away a late-mile bid from odds-on favourite Buttermilk Hanover to win the $11,600 Fillies and Mares Preferred 2 Pace in 1:56.

OSS Gets Boost Of $2.375 Million

Friday, May 17, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Ontario Racing today announced an additional boost of $2.375 million in funds to the 2019 Standardbred Horse Improvement Program (SIP) as part of the $10 million of Horse Improvement Payment (HIP) funds earmarked for the horse racing industry by the Ontario government.

OSS Season Kicks Off Sunday

Thursday, May 16, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The 46th Ontario Sires Stakes season gets under way this Sunday (May 19) with eight races on the $538,551 Confederation Cup program at Flamboro Downs.

Artspeak's Book Now Full & Closed

Thursday, May 16, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Ontario and the Artspeak syndicate are proud to jointly announce that Artspeak’s book is full and closed for 2019.

Thomson Grandchildren Visit Farm

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | Winbak Farm

Recently the Thomson grandchildren were at the farm for a visit.

Zero Tolerance, Brooklyn Lilacs win NYSS races at Yonkers

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY — New York Sire Stakes continued downstate Tuesday night (May 14), with Yonkers Raceway hosting the soggy $170,500 Art Watson Pace for 3-year-old fillies. Two consecutively-contested divisions, at $85,250 each, comprised the event.

Tequila Monday, Guardian Angel AS score in Great Northeast Series

Monday, May 13, 2019 | PHHA / Pocono

Wilkes Barre, PA — Tequila Monday was a repeat winner in the Great Northeast Open Series (GNOS) for female pacers Sunday night (May 12) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in 1:52.1 over a sloppy track.

Stars Navigate Sloppy Qualifiers

Monday, May 13, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The qualifying conditions for Woodbine Mohawk Park’s eight-dash morning session on Monday (May 13) were less than optimal, as cold, wind, rain and general dampness was the order of the day. The track was rated ‘sloppy’ and a variant of three seconds was applied.

Hickfromfrenchlick leads New York Sire Stakes winners at Monticello

Monday, May 13, 2019 | Shawn Wiles, for Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — On Monday (May 13), 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings made their first stop of the New York Sire Stakes season at Monticello Raceway. The conditions were less than ideal as it was a cold, rainy, raw day that was more reminiscent of a fall day than the middle of May.

New York Sire Stakes to make 2019 debut at Monticello Raceway

Thursday, May 9, 2019 | Shawn Wiles

Monticello, NY — On Monday afternoon (May 13), the New York Sire Stakes circuit will make its 2019 debut at Monticello Raceway as the glamour division of 3-year-old pacing colts come to town.

Graduate keeping stars in sight

Thursday, May 9, 2019 | Meadowlands Racetrack

East Rutherford, NJ — Finding a way to keep harness racing’s marquee performers on the track has always been a puzzle that if solved would allow the sport’s fan base to follow equine standouts not only through the end of their 3-year-old seasons, but beyond.

Jammin Jack takes the Open Trot at Harrington

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE – Victor Kirby’s Jammin Jack ($3, Kirby) won his third straight race as he marched to a 1:56.2 triumph in the $18,000 Open Trot Wednesday (May 8) at Harrington Raceway.

With Out A Doubt Fastest In NYSS

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

New York Sire Stakes season began Tuesday night, May 7, with Yonkers Raceway hosting the $163,499 Joe Goldstein Trot for 3-year-old fillies. The lasses went as three divisions, two six-horse fields—purses $54,833 each—and a five-horse event at $1,000 less with With Out A Doubt going the quickest mile.

Rollinlikethunder braves the breeze at Harrahs Philadelphia

Sunday, May 5, 2019 | James Witherite

Chester, PA — A week after being narrowly defeated by Cruise Patrol in the final yards, Daniel Warrington and Donald Hawk’s Rollinlikethunder ($3.80) braved an uncovered journey and sloppy going en route to a 1:52 win in Sunday’s (May 5) featured $18,000 top-level conditioned pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia.

Sicario Steps Up For Back-To-Back Wins

Sunday, May 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Richard Moreau trainee Sicario moved up into the $12,700 Preferred 2 Handicap Trot off a win in the Preferred 3 and claimed victory by going wire to wire in 1:56 at Flamboro Downs on Sunday, May 5.

Familiar Bunch To Qualify Monday

Sunday, May 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A group of familiar faces is scheduled to face the starting gate Monday morning (May 6) during Woodbine Mohawk Park’s nine-race qualifying session. An O’Brien Award recipient, some major stakes winners from 2018, and North America Cup eligibles are all set to be in action.

Saratoga Hosts Series Finals

Sunday, May 5, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A trio of memorials served as features on the Saturday night card at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Stars Shine At The Meadowlands

Saturday, May 4, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

A star studded cast of characters invaded the Meadowlands on Saturday evening as the track hosted the Arthur J. Cutler Memorial and the opening leg of the Graduate Series.

Front End Holds In Moores Mile

Saturday, May 4, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The front end was the place to be as the 2019 stakes season kicked off at Century Downs on Saturday (May 4) with the Moores Mile for three-year-old pacing fillies.

Melady�s Monet, Tequila Monday impressive at Harrah�s Philadelphia

Saturday, May 4, 2019 | PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia

Chester, PA — Melady’s Monet and Tequila Monday proved most photogenic at Harrah’s Philadelphia on a special Derby Day Saturday (May 4) afternoon card of racing, helping to inaugurate the 2019 Great Northeast Open Series by capturing their $30,000 sections of the Open Trot and Mares Open Pace, respectively.

Angus Hall Takes His Rightful Place In The Hall of Fame

Friday, May 3, 2019 | Michael Bozich

When Winbak Farm of Canada's Manager Pat Woods heard the news that Angus Hall was among the inductees of the 2019 Hall Of Fame class in Canada, he was 'over the moon.'

Trotting Fillies To Flaunt It At Yonkers

Friday, May 3, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

New York Sire Stakes season gets underway Tuesday night, with Yonkers Raceway hosting the $163,499 Joe Goldstein Trot for three-year-old fillies.

Buckeye Stallion Series Underway

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The 2019 Buckeye Stallion Series launched on Wednesday afternoon (May 1) with nine $17,500 divisions of Ohio-bred sophomore fillies: five for pacers and four for trotters.

Stars Align Saturday At The Meadowlands

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Meadowlands Racetrack will open the 2019 Championship Meet with several champions making appearances in stakes competition on Saturday, May 4.

Ontario Sires Stakes 2-year-old sustained list posted to website

Monday, April 29, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Toronto, ON — The list of 2-year-olds that have been sustained to race in the Ontario Sires Stakes program in 2019 has now been posted to the OSS website under the Notices and Updates section.

Casino Classic Upsets In London Feature

Monday, April 29, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Casino Classic was treated to a perfect, second over trip in Monday’s $11,500 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Handicap at The Raceway at Western Fair District, and after race favourite The Joy Luck Club got roughed up it left the door wide-open for the Robert Manders trainee to capitalize.

Tequila Monday Takes Yonkers Open

Friday, April 26, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Odds-on favourite Tequila Monday returned to the adult table and made it look facile Friday night, easily winning Yonkers Raceway’s soggy $44,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.

Courtly Choice Serves Notice

Thursday, April 18, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

After having made a splash in qualifying action last week at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Courtly Choice, the returning son of Art Major, upped his game on Thursday (April 18) during the morning session at the Campbellville, Ont. oval.

Spring In Paris remains undefeated in Weiss action at Pocono

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | PHHA / Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA – Spring In Paris, a sophomore daughter of Explosive Matter, went 3-for-3 in her Bobby Weiss Series preliminary action at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, taking one of Tuesday’s (April 16) $15,000 prelim divisions in a lifetime best 1:55.3.

Dream Nation Returns

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Ontario Sires Stakes star Dream Nation put in his first sophomore steps south of the border in qualifying action at Pompano Park on Tuesday, April 16.

Courtly Choice qualifies in 1:53

Thursday, April 11, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Mississauga, ON — The weather may not have been the best for the Thursday (April 11) qualifying session at Woodbine Mohawk Park, but that didn’t stop those in attendance from enjoying watching 2018 Meadowlands Pace and Little Brown Jug winner Courtly Choice make his 4-year-old charted debut.

Spring In Paris undefeated in Pocono Weiss Series action for Trotting Distaffs

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | PHHA & The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA –- The Explosive Matter filly Spring In Paris emerged as the only female with a 2-for-2 record in the Bobby Weiss Series for trotting distaffs after three $15,000 second round preliminary divisions on Tuesday (April 9) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Class Of 2019

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 features international stars of the industry, two horses bred in Québec, a female trainer and individuals representing British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

Ghosttothepost, Ashlee Sparkles repeat in Weiss at Pocono

Monday, April 8, 2019 | PHHA / Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Perennial local driving leader George Napolitano Jr. accounted for half of the twelve races on the Monday (April 8) twilight card at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, including a pair of second-round Weiss Series events.

Pollack And Cullipher's latest has run the table

Sunday, April 7, 2019 | James Platz

Last season, the partnership of Tom Pollack and Jeff Cullipher, campagined sophomore pacing filly Wisdom Tree...

View From The Deck

Saturday, April 6, 2019 | Ron Gurfein

Beautiful weather great horses and lower than usual attendance made this reporter a happy man.
Before I get to the more mundane writing I want to make note of a few horses that appear to be rising to the upper echelon of the training ranks.

In And Out Again Sweeps DSBF Series

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

In And Out Again completed a sweep of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund series for three-year-old pacing fillies, capturing the $100,000 final in 1:54.2 on Wednesday night (April 3) at Dover Downs.

Larry and Jackie Drysdale

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | By Mike Bozich for Post Time with Mike and Mike

Larry and Jackie Drysdale, the husband and wife team that managed Winbak Farm of Canada for many years, celebrated their retirement last August.

Hiteman and Farwick Championships decided at Miami Valley

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | Miami Valley Raceway

Lebanon, OH — Champions were determined in two popular Lebanon Legends series on Tuesday afternoon (April 2) at Miami Valley.

Ride Away Shark Rips Around London

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Post-five starter Ride Away Shark shot to the front of a six-horse field and led at every station to win the $8,500 Fillies and Mares Preferred 3 Pace at The Raceway at Western Fair District on Tuesday, April 2.

Weiss Series for Trotting Distaffs underway Tuesday at Pocono

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | from PHHA / Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA – Driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Ron Burke combined to take two of the four $15,000 first preliminaries in the Bobby Weiss Series for trotting distaffs during the Tuesday twilight card at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Roddys At It Again looks for DSBF crown again

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Hightstown, NJ — Tim Torbert got to race New Zealand-bred mare Terro Franco only a handful of times, but he has enjoyed a good deal of success with her offspring.

Distaff pacers kick off Weiss Series at Pocono

Monday, April 1, 2019 | PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Bobby Weiss Series, a traditional launching pad for young talent named after the man who developed the racetrack at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono into one of the most popular surfaces in the world, opened its 2019 campaign during the Monday (April 1) twilight card, with all three first-round winners posting lifetime bests.

Lifetime marks in Delaware 3-year-old trotting finals

Monday, April 1, 2019 | Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund

Dover, DE — Both $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 3-year-old trotting finals resulted in lifetime marks on a chilly but still Monday night (April 1) at Dover Downs.

Lady Neigh Neigh Nabs Bath Memorial

Sunday, March 31, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Away third, second-betting choice Lady Neigh Neigh brushed to the top passing three-quarters and coasted to a three-and-a-half length 1:53.1 victory to take the $75,000 Penny Bath Memorial Final on Sunday, March 31 at Fraser Downs.

National Debt Rebounds At Rideau

Sunday, March 31, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Finishing second in the $8,100 Preferred Pace after winning at the class in his two starts prior, Yves Tessier-trainee National Debt returned to the Rideau Carleton winner's circle with a 1:55 win in the top class on Sunday, March 31.

Male pacers in DSBF spotlight on Thursday

Friday, March 29, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Dover, DE — Thursday (March 28) was a beautiful clear spring night and the boys came to Dover Downs for Leg 2 of the DSBF series. Eleven pacers comprised the first and second half of the Daily Double, finalizing the top eight point earners for next week’s $100,000 final on closing night, April 4.

DSBF second leg Dover Series for 3-year-old filly pacers

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | Judy Davis-Wilson

Dover, DE – On the eve of the Twin River merger, the fillies paced swiftly around the oval in two $20,000 divisions for the second leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Series, one early as a non-wagering event and the second as the second half of the daily double.

Dewhurst with a big day at Saratoga

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | Mike Sardella

Saratoga Springs, NY- Trainer Dave Dewhurst got off to a bit of a slow start to his 2019 campaign at Saratoga Casino Hotel, but the most recent week’s action has shown that the veteran conditioner has turned the corner.

DSBF Trotters Clash At Dover

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The threat of rain and dropping temperatures didn’t stop the winners of both early non-wagering Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) events on Monday (March 25) at Dover Downs from obtaining new lifetime records.

Lifetime marks abound in DSBF trotting prelims

Monday, March 25, 2019 | Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund

Dover, DE — The threat of rain and dropping temperatures didn’t stop the winners of both early non-wagering Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) events on Monday (March 25) at Dover Downs from obtaining new lifetime records.

Catch An Ace Clicks In Petticoat

Monday, March 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Catch An Ace rallied from third-over Monday night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $58,000 ‘blanketed’ final of the Petticoat Pacing Series.

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 Ballot Announced

Monday, March 25, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2019 ballot. A total of 30 people and horses comprised of 15 Standardbred and 15 Thoroughbred candidates have been selected to appear on the voting ballot.

Sophomore pacers contest DSBF splits

Thursday, March 21, 2019 | Judy Davis-Wilson

Dover, DE — On a very rainy Thursday (March 21) at Dover Downs, sophomore pacing colts got their Dover series of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund underway. There was an early non-wagering event followed by the first half of the daily double, with each carrying a purse of $20,000.

In and Out Again, Vistamist win first legs of DSBF series at Dover

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | Judy Davis-Wilson

Dover, DE – Sophomore pacing fillies comprised the Daily Double — In and Out Again and Vistamist ($13.80) — in two divisions of the first leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund series at Dover Downs for a purse of $20,000 each.

Vatanna, Dealer�s Table quickest in Miami Valley late closers

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 | Miami Valley Raceway

Lebanon, OH — The Tuesday (March 19) matinee at Miami Valley Raceway featured both trotters and pacers in Lebanon Legends late-closing series action.

DSBF 3-year-old trotters in action at Dover Downs

Monday, March 18, 2019 | Judy Davis-Wilson

Dover, DE – Post St Patrick’s Day celebrations for Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 3-year old trotters kicked off in leg one on Monday (March 18) at Dover Downs.

Phoos Girl Goes The Distance

Saturday, March 16, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Assigned Post 5 in the five-horse field, Phoos Girl grabbed the lead and cruised to a 1:59 wire-to-wire victory in the $10,500 Fillies and Mares Preferred 2 Pace at Flamboro Downs on Saturday, March 16.

Angels Pride seeks first win in Yonkers distaff feature

Friday, March 8, 2019 | Brandon Valvo

Yonkers, NY — When Scott Di Domenico thinks back on the journey Angel’s Pride has taken so far, he feels a sense of pride.

High expectations for Heston Blue Chip

Thursday, March 7, 2019 | Mike Bozich

Elkton, MD — The tools are all there for Pennsylvania’s newest stallion, Heston Blue Chip, to become one of harness racing’s top sires.

Brett Miller wins seven at Miami Valley matinee

Monday, March 4, 2019 | Miami Valley Raceway

Lebanon, OH – Brett Miller dominated the Monday afternoon (March 4) action at Miami Valley Raceway winning one-half of the 14 races, a feat equaled only by leading driver Trace Tetrick last Monday (Feb. 25).

Winbak of Canada Seeks Office Clerk

Thursday, February 28, 2019 | Winbak Of Canada

We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic candidate to join our Winbak Farm of Canada team.

Hanover, Winbak donate breedings to MSOA Scholarship Fund

Thursday, February 21, 2019 | Jeff Zidek

Washington, PA — The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has announced that Hanover Shoe Farms and Winbak Farm have each donated a breeding to be auctioned in order to benefit the MSOA’s Collegiate Scholarship Fund.

'Absolut' London's Leading Lady

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Thomas and Elizabeth Rankin's Absolut Seelster ($10.50) was the beneficiary of a crafty Colin Kelly drive en route to victory over the boys in Wednesday's (Feb. 20) $11,500 Preferred 2 Handicap Trot at The Raceway at Western Fair District.

Geez Joe primed for breakout year

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Mike Bozich

Elkton, MD — After a relatively slow start to his career, and a few ‘hard luck’ stretches, 5-year-old pacer Geez Joe is starting to find his stride. He has established himself as a major force in the Preferred ranks at The Meadowlands, and is looking for even bigger things in 2019.

Van Wagoner highlights Thursday Post Time

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Michael Carter

Elkton, MD — Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (Feb. 21) at 10:30 a.m.

Wagner and Still post driving doubles at Rosecroft

Thursday, February 14, 2019 | Pete Medhurst

Ft. Washington, MD — John Wagner and Ricky Still posted driving doubles on the Wednesday night (Feb. 13) card at Rosecroft Raceway.

2019 Goshen Yearling Sale date announced

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | Tim Bojarski

Middletown, NY — Goshen Standardbred Horse Sales has announced that the 2019 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held on Sunday (Sept. 8) at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, N.Y.

Tuxedo Bay repeats in Big M feature

Sunday, February 10, 2019 | Dave Little

East Rutherford, NJ — Trainer Mark Silva purchased Tuxedo Bay last fall and started out racing the 5-year-old gelded son of Somebeachsomewhere-Spring Break in the middle of the road conditioned classes at Harrah’s Philadelphia.

My MVP goes BOGO in Canada

Thursday, February 7, 2019 | Winbak Farm

Winbak Farm has announced that the newest member of its stallion roster at Winbak of Canada, My MVP, is going to a “bogo” stud fee for the upcoming breeding season.

Three In A Row For Phoos Girl

Saturday, February 2, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

After overcoming her assigned post 6 to clear the early lead, owner-trainer Danielle Neil's Phoos Girl ($5.80) made every call a winning one and parried a late rush from Cenalta Call Girl to take Saturday's (Feb. 2) featured $10,500 Fillies and Mares Preferred 2 Pace at Flamboro Downs.

Ride Away Shark Rolls In London

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Sent the odds-on favourite, Ride Away Shark overtook early leader Southwind Ion and maintained a neck advantage at the finish to take the $8,500 Fillies and Mares Preferred 3 Pace at The Raceway at Western Fair District on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Tuxedo Bay scores in Big M feature

Sunday, January 27, 2019 | Dave Little

East Rutherford, NJ — Tuxedo Bay proved that he belonged in the Preferred Handicap ranks on Jan. 12 when he finished a heart-breaking second to a game Constntlysidewys A.

Burke trainees come back fresh at Big M

Saturday, January 26, 2019 | Meadowlands

East Rutherford, NJ — If you were wondering whether Ron Burke trainees could be bet with confidence off a layoff, wonder no more. The answer is a resounding “Yes!”.

Cheesman has found her niche in harness racing

Friday, January 25, 2019 | Mike Bozich

Elkton, MD — Ever since she was a child, Winbak Farm Public Relations and Marketing Director Elizabeth Cheesman has been following her passion.

Millers sweep features as Big M weathers storm

Thursday, January 24, 2019 | Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — The father-son, trainer-driver team of Erv and Marcus Miller won both featured events — the Preferred Handicaps for trotters and pacers — and horsemen and track regulars otherwise made it through a rough Saturday night of inclement weather unscathed over the course of an eventful two days (Jan. 18-19) last weekend at the Meadowlands.

Dream Season Brings Owner Back

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Montreal horseman Marc Camirand went to the yearling auction in Kentucky in 2017 looking to buy one horse and get back in the sport after a couple of years on the sidelines.

Winbak Farm Welcomes First Foal of 2019

Monday, January 21, 2019 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Early Sunday morning, Winbak welcomed their first foal of 2019. The foal is sired by CR Commando (a leading trotting stallion in Delaware) and out of the mare Too Fast For Math.

Geez Joe noses K Ryan Bluechip in Big M feature

Sunday, January 20, 2019 | Dave Little

East Rutherford, NJ — Geez Joe got back into the win column after consecutive failures as the favorite, scoring by the smallest of margins over rival K Ryan Bluechip in the Saturday night (Jan. 19) feature at the Meadowlands, the $21,000 Preferred Handicap for pacers.

View From The Deck

Saturday, January 19, 2019 | Ronald Gurfein

To say that I was verbally brutalized upon my entrance to the Deck this morning would be an understatement. The main critique was why I didn’t mention George Segal in my answer to Murray Browns question about my “Rise” in the Harness Racing world.

Stakes success for Cheesy Fingers

Monday, January 14, 2019 | Alabar Farm

Cheesy Fingers raced in to the record books after a stunning win in the Group 2 Raith Memorial at Menangle.

Kendall Seelster Continues Hot Streak

Saturday, January 12, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Kendall Seelster continued her dominance of the Mares Preferred at Woodbine Mohawk Park with a 1:53.2 victory Saturday, Jan. 12.

MacIntosh hopes for big year with Courtly Choice and Clear Idea

Thursday, January 10, 2019 | Ken Weingartner

Blake MacIntosh has to wait several months to see if multiple-stakes-winner Courtly Choice can return this year to take care of unfinished business — more on that in a moment — but only a day to get an indication whether Clear Idea can return to business as usual.

Spring Garden Ranch 2019 Training Roster

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | Kendra Casselman

DeLeon Springs, FL — Stallions with first crop foals in training at Spring Garden Ranch in DeLeon Springs, Fla., include Artspeak, Bigrisk, Bring On The Beach, Santa Fe Beach Boy, Sebastian K S and Wheeling N Dealin.

My MVP a great new choice for Ontario breeders

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | Brittany Farms

The classics-winning son of Cantab Hall My MVP 2,1:56.1; 3,1:52 ($879,804), a proven sire with a leading Grand Circuit stakes winner already under his belt, has moved to Ontario for the 2019 season, where he will stand at Winbak Farm at a fee of $4,000 Cdn.

Southern Oaks 2019 training roster

Monday, January 7, 2019 | Kendra Casselman

Sorrento, FL — Stallions with first crops in training at Southern Oaks include Artspeak, Bolt The Duer, He’s Watching, Sebastian K S, Time To Roll and Whom Shall I Fear.

Duspiva doing big things at Winbak

Monday, January 7, 2019 | Mike Bozich, for Post Time with Mike and Mike

Elkton, MD — A great many horsemen and women got their start in the sport of harness racing at an early age. Winbak Farm of New York Farm Manager Noelle Duspiva was no different.

Faves Connect In Flamboro Features

Thursday, January 3, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

The first harness racing card of 2019 at Flamboro Downs featured two Preferred Trots, with public choices delivering to their supporters in each event.

Thankyaverymuch Wins 2019 Opener

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | Standardbred Canada

Midnight marked the beginning of the 2019 harness racing season and Fraser Downs on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 1 hosted the first North American race of the year: a $5,800 maiden pace. Favourite Thankyaverymuch rode the rail for most of the mile before surging to a length and a half victory in 2:00.2.

2019 Winbak News