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Big Friday night at The Meadowlands

Thursday, December 29, 2016 | the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ --- Friday night's (Dec. 30) card at The Meadowlands offers another densely populated 12-race program with a balanced mix of six trotting races and six on the pace.

Ride Away Shark Wins Preferred

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Ride Away Shark and driver Travis Henry scored a front-stepping victory in the $10,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Pace on Wednesday night (December 28) at Flamboro Downs.

Foal registrations due Saturday

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | Jessica Schroeder

Columbus, OH --- Don’t forget, 2016 foal registrations are due this Saturday (Dec. 31).

McNairs Shine On Boxing Day

Monday, December 26, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The father-son team of Gregg and Doug McNair was the star of the show on Monday’s abbreviated Boxing Day card at Woodbine Racetrack.

Foal Registration Deadline December 31

Saturday, December 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The deadline to register the 2016 foals is December 31, 2016. Application, registration fee and Stallion Service Certificate must be filed with Standardbred Canada’s office by the deadline.

Ride Away Shark Breaks Through

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Ride Away Shark toted a lengthy losing streak into Tuesday’s $7,500 Preferred 3 for filly and mare pacers at The Raceway at Western Fair District, but the change of scenery to the half-mile oval proved to be a difference maker.

Shark Festival is on the attack

Thursday, December 8, 2016 | Mark Ratzky

Sacramento, CA --- Shark Festival has rattled off back-to-back impressive victories here for Medinah Racing and Scott Ehrlich, with Kathie Plested and Steve Wiseman taking care of business on the training and driving end.

Rock N Roll Heaven on the move to Winbak Farm

Thursday, December 8, 2016 | Derick Giwner

One year after trying his luck in New Jersey at Deo Volente Farms, Rock N Roll Heaven is on the move again, this time to stand stud at Winbak Farm’s New York location.

Longshot Logan�s Girl delivers as dual Delaware champion

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | Kim French

It appears the tiny filly, who was harried and harassed in the field, turned that experience of adversity to her advantage, as Logan’s Girl now sports two Delaware state crowns over the very two horses that dominated her as a weanling.

USTA offers streamlined foal registration option

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | Ellen Harvey

Freehold, NJ --- As part of ongoing efforts to simplify and streamline transactions for members, the U.S. Trotting Association now offers mare owners the option to register foals online.

Purrfect Bags wins three-horse photo at Dover

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---The photo-finish camera was needed to determine Purrfect Bags the 1:52.2 winner of the $20,000 Filly and Mare Open pace on Tuesday (Nov. 29) at Dover Downs.

Purrfect Bags Seeks Avengence in $20,000 Mares Open

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

DOVER, Del. --- Purrfect Bags, Delaware’s own Cinderella Story female pacer seeks to avenge her odds-on losing appearance in her last start in the $20,000 Fillies and Mares Open pace on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Dover Downs.

Spoonful wins $100,000 DSBF final

Wednesday, November 23, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- It was Spoonful, driven by Jim Morand, who won the $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2-year-old filly trot final at Dover Downs on Wednesday (Nov. 23).

Jordan Stratton wins 3,000th race

Sunday, November 20, 2016 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY --- After nearly doing it with a 73-1 number a race earlier, driver Jordan Stratton won his 3,000th career race Sunday afternoon (Nov. 20).

Freshmen Star In Fall Four Stakes

Saturday, November 19, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Woodbine Entertainment Group's final major stakes night of the season featured the $1.8 million "Fall Four" Grand Circuit events for two-year-olds on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Woodbine Racetrack.

Moiseyev Doubles In Autumn Finals

Friday, November 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Autumn Series for Ontario-Sired three-year-olds came to a close Friday night (November 18) at Woodbine Racetrack with four added-money finals.

Goshen Yearling Sale 2017 slated for Sept. 10

Friday, November 18, 2016 | Chris Tully

Middletown, NY --- The third annual Goshen Yearling Sale has been scheduled for Sun, Sept. 10, 2017 at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, N.Y.

Spoonful, Willow Mill Anna win to reach $100,000 DSBF final

Thursday, November 17, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- In the second and final Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) $20,000 prelims, Spoonful and Willow Mill Anna notched victories while Theresademoninme won the $20,000 Open Trot Handicap to highlight the Wednesday (Nov. 16) program.

Bags To Riches Slays The �Dragon�

Thursday, November 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Bags To Riches turned a two-hole trip into a mild upset over the previously undefeated Henry The Dragon in Thursday’s $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund at Dover Downs.

Lady Shadow sustains first-over bid for victory

Saturday, November 12, 2016 | James Witherite

Lady Shadow ($2.40) used nearly identical tactics as Always B Miki en route to her 1:50 win in the $200,000 TVG for pacing mares (race eight), grinding down rival Solar Sister and evading the late-emerging Bedroomconfessions by 1-1/2 lengths.

Four lucrative Matrons, four DSBF 1st leg prelims Thursday

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- It’s a stakes day Thursday, Nov.3 at Dover Downs. Four rich Matron Stakes for 2-year-olds top the program. The Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) also gets underway with its freshman pace, 1st of 2 legs, split into four $20,000 divisions. Post time is 4:30 p.m.

Changes in routine get Lady Shadow back to the winner's circle

Monday, October 24, 2016 | Ken Weingartner

After looking like a mere shadow of herself two weeks ago, this lady appears to be back in form entering the $250,000 Breeders Crown Mare Pace final Friday night at the Meadowlands.

Fields set for Breeders Crown finals

Sunday, October 23, 2016 | James Witherite

East Rutherford, N.J. --- A full slate of elimination races on Saturday evening (Oct. 22) at the Meadowlands narrowed down the fields for next weekend’s $5.8 million Breeders Crown, presented by Mullinax Ford.

Tony Hall collects career win 5,000 at The Meadows

Saturday, October 22, 2016 | Evan Pattak

Washington, PA --- Tony Hall notched career win 5,000 Saturday at The Meadows when he piloted Political Cash to victory in the 13th race. It was Hall’s fifth victory on the card, making the day productive as well as historic.

Delmarvalous to stand at Winbak Farm�s Delaware facility in 2017

Friday, October 21, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

In 2017, Winbak Farm will be welcoming Delmarvalous, p, 2, 1:52.3f; 3, 1:48.2 ($899,123), to the Delaware lineup of Winbak Farm.

First 54 Videos for Winbak�s Harrisburg Consignment Now Posted

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

The first 54 Winbak yearling videos for the Harrisburg Select Sale have been posted at www.winbakfarm.com. Due to the amount of videos, the others will be posted in similar size groups within the next 2 weeks.

Fillies impress in Autumn Series second leg

Monday, October 17, 2016 | Mark McKelvie

Campbellville, ON---Daenerys Hanover and Manhattan Play turned in sharp efforts to capture second leg divisions of the Autumn Series Monday night (Oct. 17) at Mohawk Racetrack.

Raymer Wins Three DSBF Events Wednesday

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | Matt Sparacino

HARRINGTON, Del. - Trainer Leigh Raymer had four wins and captured three of the $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes for 2-year-old trotters at Harrington Raceway Wednesday.

Winbak Farm Videos for Forest City Yearling Sale Now Posted

Monday, September 26, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm will be selling 53 yearlings by Ontario sires, with proven records of siring Stakes Winners, at the 2016 Forest City Sale. The sale is held at the Western Fair Agriplex in London, Ontario.

Grassroots Champions Crowned; Lady Shadow Wins Milton Stakes

Sunday, September 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The 2016 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots season came to a close on Saturday night (September 24) at Mohawk Racetrack with eight new divisional title holders emerging from the $400,000 championships. Top pacing mare Lady Shadow was also in the spotlight, winning the $311,000 Milton Stakes.

Yonkers Hosts NY Night Of Champions

Sunday, September 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Empire’s best of the best converged upon Yonkers Raceway on Saturday night (September 24) for the $1.8 million New York Night of Champions.

Maryland Horse Council to host Evening at the Races

Friday, September 23, 2016 | the Maryland Horse Council

Damascus, MD --- The Maryland Horse Council invites equine enthusiasts to an Evening at the Races at Rosecroft Raceway on Thursday (Oct. 20).

K J's Caroline invades, tops distaffers; MacDonald wins five

Thursday, September 22, 2016 | James Witherite

Vernon, NY --- Scott Woogen's K J's Caroline ($6.00) parried all comers in Thursday night's (September 22) $11,000 Mares Miracle Mile/Open Handicap Pace at Vernon Downs, and leading driver John MacDonald tallied another five wins on the evening's 10-race program.

Liberty Bell Features Sophomore Fillies

Thursday, September 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The finish line photos could not be more different from a pair of Liberty Bell Series divisions that were held on Wednesday afternoon (September 21) at Harrah's Philadelphia.

Betting Line Wins Little Brown Jug

Thursday, September 22, 2016 | Ken Weingartner

Betting Line won the 71st Little Brown Jug, presented by the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, with a world record performance in the $577,000 event’s second heat Thursday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in central Ohio.

Darling's Five Grassroots Contenders

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer Jack Darling shipped five pacing colts to Mohawk Racetrack for the Grassroots Semi-finals last week and all five will return to the Campbellville oval on Saturday, Sept. 24 for the $400,000 Grassroots Championships.

L A Delight Wins Jugette

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Hall of Famers John Campbell and Bob McIntosh clicked in the $143,640 second heat of the Jugette with L A Delight on Wednesday, September 21 at Ohio’s Delaware County Fair. The daughter of Bettors Delight hauled down Call Me Queen Be, who had paced to a world record performance earlier in the afternoon.

McClure Mastery At Mohawk

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Bob McClure won early and often during Monday evening’s card at Mohawk Racetrack, with his win total climbing to five by the time they shut off the lights at the Campbellville oval.

Bettor's Delight

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | Stallion Sphere

Bettor's Delight has bred 6,742 mares throughout the world as of the 10th of August 2016.

Owner's seminar held in Goshen

Monday, September 19, 2016 | Ellen Harvey

Goshen, NY --- Prospective yearling buyers from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania attended a free seminar for those considering first time purchase of a yearling this past Saturday (Sept. 17) at the Goshen (NY) Yearling Sale.

Zack�s Zoomer breaks track record in NYSS at Batavia Downs

Thursday, September 15, 2016 | Tim Bojarski

Batavia, NY --- The 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings who came to Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Sept. 14) to compete in the $107,000 New York Sires Stakes put on quite a show, but none more than Zack’s Zoomer, who set a new track record for his age, gender and gait.

Strong Hope for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE --- Frank Chick's Strong Hope ($10.20, Montrell Teague) was a 1:55 aptly named winner Wednesday (Sept 14) at Harrington Raceway in the $15,000 featured race that was named for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

NJ Viking Looks To Extend Streak

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Chalk players took it on the chin during opening weekend at the Meadowlands Racetrack last week.

Frosh Fillies Flaunt It At Yonkers

Monday, September 12, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

New York Sire Stakes continued downstate Monday night, with Yonkers Raceway hosting the New York Sire Stakes Pat Quaglietta Trot for two-year-old fillies.

Winbak Farm Videos for Lexington Yearling Sale Now Posted

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm will be selling 67 yearlings by top North American sires at the 2016 Lexington Selected Sale. The yearlings are eligible to New York, Ontario, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

American Ideal colts, Marcus Miller sweep Vernon NYSS

Monday, September 5, 2016 | James Witherite

Vernon, NY --- Marcus Miller swept the Labor Day (Sept. 5) features at Vernon Downs, capturing both $59,100 New York Sire Stakes events for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings with Bottom Deals ($9.80) and Fresh Cut ($5.70).

Muscle Hills Sweep Freehold Stakes

Friday, September 2, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Two SBOANJ sponsored races were held Friday at Freehold Raceway, the Helen Smith Final for three-year-old filly trotters and the Harold Dancer Final for two-year-old colts.

Brazuca Sets Record; Palone Wins Six

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Brazuca powered to the lead near the three-eighths and rolled to victory in 1:52.2, shattering the stake record in Monday’s Pennsylvania Stallion Series event at The Meadows.

Tough Posts For Steacys Fillies

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The value of picking your post position after an elimination victory isn’t necessarily being able to select your exact spot on the gate, but rather eliminating any chance of a drawing a poor post.

Colts Clash In Grassroots At Mohawk

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Mohawk Racetrack hosted a trio of Grassroots divisions for the two-year-old pacing colts on Monday and fans were treated to three personal best efforts by winners Mc Mach, Bet On Brett and Tymal Peacemaker.

Auciello On Sires Stakes Starters

Monday, August 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Georgian Downs will wrap up its 2016 live racing schedule on Tuesday (August 30), as two-year-old Ontario Sires Stakes fillies will be in the spotlight.

Speed Show In Mohawk Grassroots

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Freshman fillies of the pacing variety were out in full force going toe-to-toe Monday evening at Mohawk Racetrack in a four-pack of OSS Grassroots divisions.

Winbak Farm Videos for Goshen Yearling Sale Now Posted

Thursday, August 18, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm is excited to be a partner in the second annual Goshen Yearling Sale, which will be held September 18th at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, New York.

Schoeffel, Daugherty big winners at Waynesburg Fair

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 | PA Fair Harness Horsemen�s Association

Waynesburg, PA --- The freshmen were featured on the opening card of a two-day Pennsylvania Fair Circuit stand at the Greene County Fair on Tuesday (Aug. 9) in this southwestern Pennsylvania town which is famous as being the hometown of the world’s winningest harness driver, Dave Palone.

Trotters Destroy Track Records

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Ontario Sires Stakes program's talented three-year-old male trotters and two-year-old filly trotters invaded Grand River Raceway on Wednesday (August 10) and destroyed their respective divisional track records during the evening's Gold Series action.

Milstein Post Positions Drawn

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Post positions for the third edition of the Carl Milstein Memorial have been drawn, and a field of eight of the top three-year-old pacers in training is set to clash in the $300,000 event this Saturday (August 13) at Northfield Park.

Stallion Series Repeat For 'Marvelous'

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

There had been eighteen divisions of preliminaries in the Pennsylvania Stallion Series for two-year-old pacing fillies – five in the first round at The Meadows, seven in the second round at Philly, and six Monday night at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono – and eighteen different winners, before the seventh and final third round prelim stepped onto the track.

Hudon Scores A Grassroots Double

Saturday, August 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Driver Phil Hudon guided a pair of three-year-old pacing fillies to Grassroots victories at Mohawk Racetrack on Friday (August 5), on an evening that he recorded a driving hat trick.

HRU: Celebrating 10 years since Glidemaster won the 2006 Hambletonian

Saturday, August 6, 2016 | Lauren Lee

Numerologists believe the number 8 represents balance and power, a sort-of karmic equalizer that evens the keel between the material and immaterial worlds.

$235,950 Lady Liberty

Saturday, August 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

O'Brien Award winners Lady Shadow and Solar Sister swept the top-two spots in the 1-1/8 miles TVG Series event for older pacing mares.

Local Mares Going For Signature Victory

Friday, August 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Fresh Yankee for older trotting mares and Lady Liberty for older pacing mares both feature overflow fields of 12 and both will have a pair of Canadian-trained and owned starters.

Sophomore Maryland Sire Stakes finals at the Ocean

Monday, August 1, 2016 | Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD --- The sophomore Maryland Sire Stakes July Series finals were held on Sunday (July 31) at Ocean Downs.

Kawartha Honours Wade's Achievement

Sunday, July 31, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer Mike Wade, who has raced horses at Kawartha Downs for many years, celebrated his hometown track’s 44th anniversary with a special victory during Saturday night's (July 30) harness racing card.

Gillespie wins Grand Circuit stake at The Meadows named for his grandfather

Friday, July 29, 2016 | Evan Pattak

Washington, PA --- Racing as Lone Wolf Stable, Brian Gillespie has done well at The Meadows, even sending a starter to last week’s Adios eliminations.

Oh No Three O Circles Open Trotters

Friday, July 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Charlene Long's Oh No Three O ($8.10) passed all four of his rivals in Friday (July 29) evening's featured $8,000 Miracle Mile/Open Trot at Vernon Downs, accelerating once free in upper stretch to collar 3-4 favourite A Penny Earned in the last 40 yards.

Marvelous Mares At Mohawk

Friday, July 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Friday morning's qualifying session at Mohawk Racetrack featured a number of top female pacers and trotters gearing up for major stakes action next weekend.

Governor's Cup To Sparky Mark

Friday, July 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Despite an early thunderstorm, racing fans were treated to a terrific night of racing Thursday at Harrington Raceway’s annual Governor’s Day program during the Delaware State Fair.

Starcastic To Shed Bridesmaid Status

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride has been the story of Starcastic’s 2016 season, but that could all change in the Thursday evening (July 28) feature at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

Preferred Pair Shine At Grand River

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Lyons Again and Russian Kisses shared the spotlight at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday evening (July 27), each scoring wins in their respective $7,500 Preferred 3 assignments.

Familiar Faces In Dream Of Glory

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Saturday evening marks the highlight of the Hanover Raceway season as the half-mile oval plays host to the 15th annual Dream Of Glory Trot.

Holiday Party Shoots For Six Pack

Monday, July 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Harness racing trainer Dany Fontaine certainly has his work cut out for him on Tuesday night at the Hippodrome 3R as he will be starting four horses, nearly half the field, in the Breeders Cup Series for three-year-old trotters.

Hybrid Henry and Miss Valerie remain perfect in Maryland stakes at Ocean Downs

Monday, July 25, 2016 | Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD --- Hybrid Henry (Cam’s Rocket) lowered his mark again, setting a new Maryland Sire Stakes record for geldings in the 2-year-old colt and gelding trot on Sunday (July 24) at Ocean Downs.

Stage Set For Industry Day Battles

Monday, July 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A five-pack of eliminations - a pair for the Battle Of Waterloo and a trio of tilts for the Battle Of The Belles - was contested Monday evening at Grand River Raceway, and as a result the stage is now set for those Industry Day finals.

O�Sullivan Squad Set For Battle

Sunday, July 24, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On the heels of a career milestone, trainer Tony O’Sullivan will look to add to those numbers with a pair of freshmen colts in Monday's Battle of Waterloo eliminations at Grand River Raceway.

First 2016 Win For Mr Mach Jimmy

Sunday, July 24, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Mr Mach Jimmy, who last year closed out the 2015 season winning the Quebec-Bred Championship Final for two-year-olds, finally got the goose egg off the win column in 2016, capturing a division of the Breeders Cup Series at the Hippodrome 3R on Sunday (July 24).

Another Trophy For Betting Line

Saturday, July 23, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Reigning division and North America Cup champion Betting Line captured his sixth straight victory in the second of two $105,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series divisions at Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday evening (July 23).

Flameon Triumphs In Running Aces Open

Saturday, July 23, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The $12,000 Open Handicap Trot was the featured event on the Saturday night (July 23) harness racing card at Running Aces and the very sharp six-year-old gelding Flameon (by Angus Hall) picked up his eighth win of the year in just his 13th start by posting a dominant performance in the contest.

Top Mares To Clash At Truro Saturday

Friday, July 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Standardbred Canada co-sponsored Atlantic Aged Mares Pacing Series will continue Saturday (July 23) at Truro Raceway, as a field of eight has been drawn to face the starting gate and duke it out for a $6,040 purse.

Noone To Depend On Leads Fillies

Friday, July 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Six divisions of sophomore pacing fillies battled at Mohawk Racetrack on Friday evening (July 22) and Noone To Depend On captured her second Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots trophy to retain control of top spot in the division standings.

Stakes Galore Sunday At 3R

Friday, July 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Two and three-year-old pacing colts and fillies headline six stakes races at the Hippodrome 3R this Sunday afternoon (July 24).

�Battle� Eliminations Drawn

Friday, July 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

This coming Monday night (July 25), a total of 16 colts and 20 fillies will vie for a spot on the centre stage of Grand River Raceway’s marquee event, Industry Day.

Canadian Connections Click At Philly

Friday, July 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

There were three divisions of Pennsylvania Sire Stakes races for two-year-old filly pacers on Thursday afternoon (July 21) at Harrah's Philadelphia, each going for a purse of just over $61,000.

Star Rose reigns supreme in Maryland Sire Stakes

Thursday, July 21, 2016 | Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD---The rivalry between Star Rose (You Betcha) and Rock The Game continues in their second season, with Star Rose victorious in this week’s Maryland Sires Stakes action in 2:01.1.

The Boss

Thursday, July 21, 2016 | Keith McCalmont

As a racehorse, Betting Line plays second fiddle to nobody. The Casie Coleman trainee has a mind of his own.

As Good As The World's Best

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The trainer of downunder standout Have Faith In Me is adamant his horse is "just as good" as the current top older pacing horses and could competitively race with the likes of Always B Miki, Freaky Feet Pete and Wiggle It Jiggleit.

Five Straight For Holiday Party

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Holiday Party posted his fifth straight victory and was able to overcome an accident-marred race, in capturing his division of the Breeders Cup Series for three-year-old trotting colts at the Hippodrome 3R Tuesday.

Fall Bliss Favoured At Exhibition Park

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Racing will return to Exhibition Park Raceway this Saturday, as a six-dash card is all set for the Saint John half-mile oval.

Freshmen Flaunt It At Mohawk

Monday, July 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Loads of two-year-old pacers were in action Monday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, as the Campbellville oval hosted a trio of $70,000 OSS Gold Series divisions in addition to the opening leg of the Dream Maker Series.

Roy Triples In Breeders Cup Series

Sunday, July 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The only reason that harness racing driver Louis-Philippe Roy did not win all four of the Breeders Cup Series preliminary rounds on Sunday (July 17) at the Hippodrome 3R is because he did not have a drive in the fourth division.

Filly's Win Triggers Flashback

Sunday, July 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

When Shanghai Sugar won her Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots division at Clinton Raceway on Sunday (July 17), Travis Henry and his partners experienced a moment of déjà vu.

Shark Festival Steps Up For Grundy

Sunday, July 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Shark Festival wore down the popular pacesetter Sing Like An Angel to earn her first victory of the year in the $10,500 Fillies and Mares Open Pace at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Saturday (July 16).

Gold Stars Shine At Mohawk

Sunday, July 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Mohawk Racetrack's fans enjoyed a double feature of Ontario Sires Stakes action during Bring A Friend Night on Saturday evening (July 16) as both the three-year-old trotting fillies and two-year-old pacing colts competed in a pair of $105,000 Gold Series divisions.

YS Lotus Sets Record In Governor's Plate

Sunday, July 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

YS Lotus shattered Red Shores Summerside's all-age track record with a 1:51.4 romp in the 48th edition of the $22,000 Governor's Plate, presented by Summerside Chrysler Dodge, on Saturday, July 16.

Silverinyourpocket Shines In Grassroots

Saturday, July 16, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On Friday evening (July 15), the two-year-old pacing colts made their second Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots start at Mohawk Racetrack and Silverinyourpocket made the most of his second tour around the Campbellville oval.

HP Patriote Headlines Breeders Cup Leg

Saturday, July 16, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

HP Patriote headlines the third round of the $450,000 Breeders Cup Series for three-year-olds at the Hippodrome 3R on Sunday afternoon (July 17).

Broadway Donna is impressive in Delvin Miller division

Saturday, July 16, 2016 | Ellen Harvey

East Rutherford, NJ --- Sophomore trotting fillies contested a pair of divisions in the Delvin Miller Memorial on Saturday night (July 16) at Meadowlands Racetrack.

Freshman trotters set new records at Dayton (PA); Shawn Johnston scores five in the sulky

Saturday, July 16, 2016 | PA Fair Harness Horsemen�s Association

Dayton, PA --- Two-year-old trotters continue to put on a speed show on the Pennsylvania fair circuit in 2016, with the track standards at the oval in this west-central Pennsylvania borough rewritten for both sexes during Fair Sire Stakes action for freshmen on Saturday (July 16.)

Lady Shadow Wins Golden Girls Final

Saturday, July 16, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Lady Shadow ($3.40) capped off the Saturday stakes action with an overpowering world record performance in the $229,900 Golden Girls for pacing mares.

Bartlett Sweeps NY Sire Stakes

Friday, July 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Jason Bartlett won five races Friday night, including both halves of Yonkers Raceway equally-divided $167,874 New York Sire Stakes Art Watson Pace for three-year-old fillies.

Looney Dune Wires Vernon Distaffers

Thursday, July 14, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Second choice Looney Dune protected the early lead in a duel with 4-5 favourite Jinxys Delight and sprinted away to a 1:52.1 triumph in Thursday evening's featured $6,500 top-level Miracle Mile Mares Pace at Vernon Downs after rebuffing a second challenge off the far turn.

Maryland Sire Stakes headline the card at Ocean Downs

Thursday, July 14, 2016 | Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD --- On an extremely warm Thursday (July 14) night at Ocean Downs, the 3-year-old Maryland Sire Stakes opened the night with four non-wagering events.

It's Miller Time At Buffalo Raceway

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

It was 'Miller time' at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (July 13) as the husband and wife combination of Andy and Julie Miller dominated the action in the New York Sire Stakes for the two-year-old colt and gelding trotters.

McClure And Menary Mastery

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Ontario Sires Stakes rolled into Grand River Raceway on Monday evening, and the tandem of driver Bob McClure and trainer Dave Menary dominated the event.

Campbell To Buffalo Raceway

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

There was a 22-year gap between drives at Buffalo Raceway for John Campbell when he finally made a return visit in July of 2015.

Glitter Wins Despite Trailer Scare

Monday, July 11, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Glitter, who survived a shipping misadventure en route to The Meadows, sparkled in a Pennsylvania Stallion Series event, capturing her division in a stakes-fastest 1:57.3.

Freshman Maryland Sire Stake prelims at the Ocean

Monday, July 11, 2016 | Cheri Stambaugh

Berlin, MD --- A 2-year-old Maryland Sires Stakes trotting colt and gelding prelim opened the Sunday (July 10) card at Ocean Downs with a non-wagering event.

Clodam Bayama Upsets In Quebec

Sunday, July 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

While most fans Sunday afternoon were waiting to see how trainer/driver Yves Filion’s Xpert Bayama would do in his Hippodrome 3R half mile track debut in the eighth race, Filion’s Clodam Bayama was totally ignored in the fourth race second division of the series for fillies and nicely rewarded her backers, paying $17.40 to win.

Fall Bliss Keeps The Ball Rolling

Sunday, July 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A pair of Preferred events went postward Saturday afternoon at Exhibition Park Raceway, and when the dust settled Fall Bliss and Magical Alex came away victorious in their respective assignments.

Stage Set For Governor's Plate

Sunday, July 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A set of $5,000 eliminations for this year’s Governor’s Plate were contested Sunday afternoon at Summerside Raceway, with YS Lotus and Midnight Play knocking off the favourites in their respective tilts.

Bombs Away At Buffalo Raceway

Sunday, July 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Buffalo Raceway's winning favourites have been hitting at nearly a 45 per cent clip this season, but that statistic took a beating on Sunday afternoon as longshots ruled the day.

Georgian Downs Hosts Trotapalooza

Sunday, July 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

If you like trotters then the place to be on Saturday evening was Georgian Downs. The Innisfil oval hosted seven OSS divisions for two-year-old trotting colts and geldings –- three for Gold Series students and a four-pack for Grassrooters.

Stars Out In Full Force At Mohawk

Saturday, July 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

There was no shortage of talent Saturday evening at Mohawk Racetrack as the Campbellville hosted a pair of OSS Gold Series divisions for three-year-old pacing fillies in addition to the finals of the Town Pro and Summertime Series and a salty group of six in the Preferred Pace.

Vernon Grand Slam For Lems

Saturday, July 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

While the Vernon Downs winner's enclosure has seemingly become the domain of driver John MacDonald of late (and he won three of Friday night's nine races), the "Prime Minister" would have to cede top honours to Chris Lems for the evening.

Miller Doubles At Monticello

Saturday, July 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

If you think amateur racing isn’t an integral part of the sport don’t tell Monticello Raceway’s director of racing Eric Warner because he just won’t believe you.

Five Straight For Medusa

Saturday, July 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Medusa continued to wreak havoc in the fillies and mares open handicap division at the Meadowlands Friday night, taking the featured $25,000 pace by 2-1/2 lengths in dominant wire-to-wire fashion.

Benjamin Stafford Jr. Passes

Friday, July 8, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Benjamin C. Stafford Jr., 45, of Felton, Del., passed away on Wednesday, July 6 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Tourigny Confident In His Filly

Friday, July 8, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

All it takes these days to put a smile on harness racing trainer Jean Tourigny’s face is ask him about his three-year-old pacing filly HP Sissy.

Sportswriters Sweep Grassroots

Friday, July 8, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Two-year-old pacing fillies sparred in a four-pack of $18,000 OSS Grassroots divisions Friday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, and if you didn’t have a Sportswriter filly you were chasing one.

Juveniles Joust In Grassroots

Thursday, July 7, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A four-pack of OSS Grassroots divisions were contested Thursday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, and the stars of the show for the event were two-year-old pacing colts and geldings.

Takter has one-two punch in Reynolds 3-year-old filly trot

Thursday, July 7, 2016 | Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ --- Few trainers have dominated the Hambletonian Oaks like Hall of Famer Jimmy Takter. The 55-year-old has won the filly classic five times including the past two editions with Wild Honey and Lifetime Pursuit.

Faves Sweep Golds At Mohawk

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Freshman pacing fillies kicked off their OSS season Tuesday evening at Mohawk Racetrack in a set of $105,000 Gold Series divisions.

Frill Seeker Looks To Repeat

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The 2016 season has seen, quite possibly, the best trotters in the history of Atlantic Canadian Harness Racing, and those trotting stars will take to the track again on Thursday evening (July 7) at Red Shores’ Charlottetown Driving Park.

Shes A Billionair Sets Track Record

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Shes A Billionair's front-running style paid big dividends in the New York Sire Stakes for the two-year-old filly pacers on Wednesday night (June 6) at Buffalo Raceway as she set a new track record for that classification with an easy three-length win over Artrageous in 1:56.2.

Whistys Paradise Wins Mares Preferred

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Whistys Paradise made her Grand River Raceway debut a winning one in Wednesday's $8,500 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Handicap Pace.

Sentimental Stakes Win For Teagues

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Shes So Marvelous grabbed the early lead and sailed to a comfortable victory in a stake-fastest 1:55.2 in Wednesday’s $100,000 Pennsylvania Stallion Series event at The Meadows.

Big Names Flock To Buffalo

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The two-year-old pacing fillies coming to Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night for the New York Sire Stakes may just be starting their careers but they sure did attract some of the top drivers from around North America to help them out.

Fifth Of July Fireworks From 113-1 Shot

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

As a general rule, investing in half-mile track eight-hole trotters is not the soundest handicapping philosophy.

Caprice Hill Impressive At Mohawk

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Tuesday morning's qualifying session at Mohawk Racetrack featured horses of all gaits, sexes and ages. But the fastest mile came from a talented three-year-old trotting filly gearing up for a return off a brief layoff.

Trotters In Limelight At 3R

Monday, July 4, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The trotters will claim the stage at the Hippodrome 3R on Tuesday night (July 5), as the opening round of the Breeders Cup for three-year-old colts and fillies will be the feature.

Speedshow By Colts In Golds

Monday, July 4, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

It was an extreme case of quality over quantity in Monday’s Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series divisions for two-year-old pacing colts and geldings Monday evening at Mohawk Racetrack.

2016 US Living Horse Hall of Fame Inductees

Sunday, July 3, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Real Desire p, 2, 1:50.4; 3, 1:49; 4, 1:48.2 ($3,323,606) qualified for the Hall of Fame based on his $3 million in lifetime earnings and being voted Horse of the Year in both the U.S. and Canada in 2002 at age four.

Arthur Blue Chip, McClure Sunday Stars

Sunday, July 3, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Going wire to wire, 3-5 favourite Arthur Blue Chip won the $11,000 Preferred 2 Pace at Georgian Downs on Sunday (July 3), pacing the mile in 1:53.1.

Stakes Freshmen Flood Pocono

Sunday, July 3, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Drivers Marcus Miller and Tim Tetrick both won three $20,000 first round divisions of Pennsylvania Stallion Series action for two-year-old pacing colts Sunday night at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, but it was a member of that dying-off 'breed,' the trainer/driver -- Pat Lachance -- who guided the fastest freshman, Fullback, a 1:53.2 winner.

Stakes Record For HP Sissy

Sunday, July 3, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

HP Sissy and driver Mario Baillargeon set a Breeders Cup (Coupe des Eleveurs) Series stakes record for three-year-old pacing fillies with a 1:56.1 triumph at the Hippodrome 3R Sunday.

Betting Line Is Golden At Mohawk

Sunday, July 3, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Betting Line returned to Ontario Sires Stakes action at Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday night (July 2) and the North America Cup champion powered to a one and one-quarter length Gold Series victory in 1:49.4.

Walner Wows At The Meadowlands

Saturday, July 2, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Saturday, July 2 edition of Breakfast With The Babies at The Meadowlands started with a bit of a chill in the air with the temperature in the high 60s and a significant breeze in their face through the stretch that gradually eased as the temperature rose during the card.

Patience Pays Off For Studio City

Friday, July 1, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Patience paid off perfectly for Studio City in Buffalo Raceway's $10,000 Open Trot on Friday night (July 1) as the seven-year-old gelding waited until deep stretch to put away Serious George by a neck in a seasonal-best 1:58.

Fall Bliss Wins Walter Dale Memorial

Friday, July 1, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Fall Bliss held off stablemate City Of The Year to win the $2,500 Walter Dale Memorial Invitational Pace as Fredericton Raceway hosted its Canada Day card of harness racing on Friday (July 1).

Miss Versatility Series Continues

Friday, July 1, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Hannelore Hanover and Elegant Serenity headlined the second leg of the Miss Versatility Series for Grand Circuit trotting mares during an action-packed Canada Day (Friday, July 1) card of harness racing at Mohawk Racetrack.

New speed records are established at Big Butler Fair

Friday, July 1, 2016 | Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen�s Association

Prospect, PA --- The Big Butler Fair opened a two-day stand as the second stop on the 2016 Pennsylvania fair circuit on Thursday (June 30), and the northwest Pennsylvania oval has never remotely seen a parade of 2-year-old trotting speed as it did, with track records for both sexes obliterated.

Gendron Sweeps Quebec Features

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Harness racing driver Stephane Gendron had the hot hands in capturing both the pacing and trotting features at the Hippodrome 3R Tuesday, ending the program with three winners on the night.

Tetrick on the Lynch and his other Sun Stakes starters

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | Ken Weingartner

Freehold, NJ --- Eight years ago, Ideal Newton won the James M. Lynch Memorial for 3-year-old female pacers. On Saturday (July 2), her sister Newborn Sassy will try to duplicate the feat.

MacDonell Rolls With Rookies

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

More two-year-olds were in action Tuesday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, and a bargain buy from the barn of trainer Scott McEneny turned in an impressive victory at first asking.

'Princess' Prevails In Meadows Preferred

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Let go at 10-1, Princess Pablano followed live cover and scored in 1:54.1, a career best, in Tuesday’s $20,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Trot.

Harrington Open To Purrfect Bags

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Jo Ann Looney-King's Purrfect Bags was a 1:52.2 winner Tuesday in the $16,000 Mares Open at Harrington Raceway.

Pacers To Clash In Quebec Tuesday

Monday, June 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

All nine starters in Tuesday’s ninth race at Hippodrome 3R have won a race or two in their last three starts, which could lead to plenty of action in the contest.

Sophomores Clash In Gold Divisions

Monday, June 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A trio of Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series divisions were contested Monday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, with Bee In Charge, Zagster and Will Take Charge coming away victorious in their respective $70,000 assignments.

Lets Wait And See Upsets In Preferred

Monday, June 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Sent postward as the longest shot on the board, Lets Wait And See pulled off the upset as he prevailed in a three-across finish in the $11,000 Preferred 2 Pace featured at Georgian Downs on Sunday night (June 26).

Closer Snares Running Aces Feature

Monday, June 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Sunday night (June 26) feature at Running Aces was an $11,000 Open Handicap Pace, and the perseverance of Officernagentleman paid off for his connections in the lane.

Saying 'Au Revoir' To Maximuscle

Saturday, June 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On Sunday afternoon (June 26), the good trotter Maximuscle will be saying “Au Revoir” to the racing fans at the Hippodrome 3R as he makes his final appearance in the $120,000 finals of the Quebec-Bred Series.

Carl Duguay, The Mare Whisperer

Friday, June 24, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer/driver Carl Duguay is looking for a big racing day at the Hippodrome 3R on Sunday, as he has two horses competing in the finals of the Quebec-Bred Series.

Stage Set For Quebec Finals

Thursday, June 23, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The fields are set for the Quebec-Bred Series Finals, which will take place this Sunday (June 26) at the Hippodrome 3R. There will be four $30,000 finals for four and five-year-old trotters and pacers.

Cicadas Song Dominates In Delaware

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A total of 24 Delaware-sired trotters competed in four $20,000 divisions of the second leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) Stakes on Wednesday (June 22) at Harrington Raceway.

Storm The Beach Wins Elora Debut

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Storm The Beach ($5) wore down the pacesetting Tero to earn his first Canadian victory in one of three $7,500 Preferred 3 pacing events co-featured at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday night (June 22).

She Nuit wins feature at 18-1

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | Evan Pattak

She Nuit converted a pocket trip to an 18-1 upset victory in Tuesday’s $13,500 Fully & Mare Winners Over $10,000 Life Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Calvin K Impresses In Debut

Monday, June 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The first group of two-year-olds faced the starting gate Monday evening at Mohawk Racetrack, with Calvin K turning in a gritty victory in come-from-behind fashion for driver Jody Jamieson.

Speed Show For Getitoffyourchest

Monday, June 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

David Banks and Layfield Horses' Getitoffyourchest reset the track record for aged pacing stallions Monday at Harrington Raceway, with his third straight win in 1:50.2 in a $16,000 Open Pace.

B.C. Invader Wins Aces Feature

Sunday, June 19, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Saturday night (June 18) card at Running Aces featured the Summit Pace and the Summit Trot.

Svanstedt Sweeps Classic Trots

Sunday, June 19, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer/driver Åke Svanstedt swept Sunday (June 19) evening's Empire Breeders Classic finals at Vernon Downs, as Non Stick ($7.50) and Dante ($11.60) both took full advantage of pocket trips en route to victory.

Venus Delight Wins Preferred

Saturday, June 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

In a $40,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred Pace also on the undercard, Venus Delight was shuffled to last, but staged a big rally in the homestretch to circle the field for the 1:50.2 victory.

Strong Hope Remains Razor Sharp

Friday, June 17, 2016 | Buffalo Raceway

Strong Hope ($5.10) remained razor sharp and proved it by lowering his own track record in winning the $10,000 Open Trot in 1:56.3 over the fast track at Buffalo Raceway on Friday (June 17) night.

PA Glamour Boys Skirmish

Friday, June 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Four $20,000 Pennsylvania Stallion Series races for three-year-old colt and gelding pacers took place on Thursday, June 16 at Harrah's Philadelphia.

Delaware Trotters Complete First Prelims

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund action continued at Harrington Raceway on Wednesday, June 15, with four divisions for three-year-old trotters taking their turn over Delaware's half-mile racetrack in their respective $20,000 elimination legs.

The Bottom Line On Betting Line

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

"He's sharp and on his game...sound...healthy. I couldn't be any happier the way he's coming in this week."

Filly Pacers Battle In Delaware Stakes

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund stakes for three-year-olds started their second round of the week at Harrington Raceway Tuesday as the filly pacers went postward in a pair of $20,000 divisions.

�Monte� Rebounds For Quebec Score

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Despite making a break at the start of the race, then having to brush three-wide in the backstretch from seventh place, SOS Striking Monte and driver Pascal Berube would not be denied at the Hippodrome 3R Tuesday evening.

Sophomores Sharp In Delaware Divisions

Monday, June 13, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Three $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund divisions for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings were contested Monday at Harrington Raceway.

PA Fair Season Starts At Wattsburg

Sunday, June 12, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The weatherman did not help his chances of ever being a morning line odds-maker, as the 2016 Pennsylvania fair season kicked off in beautiful weather at the Erie County Fair in this city in northwest Pennsylvania, despite a forecast initially calling for up to a 90 percent chance of thundershowers.

Two-Year-Olds Flood Mohawk

Friday, June 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A total of 115 two-year-olds flooded Mohawk Racetrack Friday morning (June 10) for a robust 16-race qualifying session.

Tamarind Triples In Meadows Trot

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Tamarind overcame post eight to collect his third straight victory — and fifth in his last six starts — in Wednesday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Burke/Gingras Take Six At Gaitway

Monday, June 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Ron Burke can’t say whether he has a horse similar to Southwind Frank in his group of two-year-olds that qualified for the first time Monday (June 6) at Gaitway Farms, but the trainer was generally pleased with what he saw from his 25 rookies that went to the track.

Heres The Magic Pockets Rideau Win

Monday, June 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Heres The Magic tracked down race leader Four Starz Speed to take top honours in this week's $6,500 Winners Over Handicap Trot at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday night (June 5).

Cash Me Out And Devil Child Prevail

Sunday, June 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Despite a strong headwind hitting the trotters and pacers in the face as they entered the homestretch at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Sunday night (June 5), closers won both of the $25,000 Winners Over features.

Cracklin Rosie makes Cirillo's dream come true

Saturday, June 4, 2016 | Ontario Sire Stakes

Toronto, ON --- Mohawk Racetrack’s 2016 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) season got off to a rousing start on Saturday evening (June 4) as fans were treated to a pair of thrilling miles by the 3-year-old pacing fillies.

Scioto Downs hosts Pacing for the Cure

Saturday, June 4, 2016 | USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH --- Have cause, will travel.

Strong Hope and Noble Legend pull some surprises at Buffalo Raceway

Friday, June 3, 2016 | Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY --- There were a couple of surprises at Buffalo Raceway on a gorgeous Friday night (June 3).

Dragin The Wagon Upsets In Tioga Open

Friday, June 3, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Middle-half pressure from P L Houdini would not faze James Cantelon's Dragin The Wagon ($42.60), who withstood a second challenge in the stretch en route to a 20-1 upset in Friday (June 3) evening's $11,000 Open Trot at Tioga Downs.

Armbro Martini dies

Thursday, June 2, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Chesapeake City, MD --- Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of Armbro Martini 3,1:59.1s; 1:57.4f ($100,281).

Pocono hosts first 2-year-old races

Thursday, June 2, 2016 | PHHA / Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA --- Like the sighting of the first robin in spring, the first series of 2-year-old races at a track heralds the oncoming of the prime of the season, and Wednesday (June 1) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, five sets of freshmen faced the starter under race conditions for the first time in non-purse events.

Arpeggio Hanover wins Rosecroft feature

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 | Pete Medhurst

Ft. Washington, MD --- Frank Milby was master on the throttle Tuesday night (May 31) as Arpeggio Hanover ($11.00) scored a gate-to-wire victory in the $12,000 Open Handicap at Rosecroft Raceway.

Purrfect Bags Prevails Tuesday

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | Matt Sparacino

HARRINGTON, Del. - JoAnn Jim King Jr.'s Purrfect Bags ($2.20, Victor Kirby) won the featured $16,000 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:52.2.

Medusa sets track record in Memorial Day action at The Meadows

Monday, May 30, 2016 | Evan Pattak

Washington, PA---Medusa zipped to the front from post 6, held off the late charge of Set Me Up and scored in 1:50 — fastest ever by an older mare at The Meadows — in Monday’s (May 30) $20,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace.

Flameon Scores Sixth Straight Win

Monday, May 30, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Running Aces' Saturday night opener was the $11,000 Open Handicap Trot and Flameon was looking for his sixth straight win.

Venus Delight Becomes Millionaire

Sunday, May 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Venus Delight became harness racing's newest millionaire with a mild 9-1 upset victory in the Betsy Ross Mares Invitational Pace.

Dead-Heat In Flamboro Finale

Sunday, May 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The final race of the meet at Flamboro Downs ended in a dead-heat with Single White Sock ($3.70) and Intended Royalty ($7.70) inseparable winners of the $9,000 Preferred 3 Pace on Sunday night (May 29).

Non Stick Stays Undefeated In NY Stakes

Saturday, May 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Åke Svanstedt Inc. and Little E LLC's Non Stick ($2.70) remains undefeated in eight career starts after a comfortable two-length win in her $40,600 New York Sire Stakes division on Saturday (May 28) evening at Vernon Downs.

Record Performance On Molson Pace Undercard

Friday, May 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The 2016 Ontario Sires Stakes season kicked off on the Molson Pace undercard with the three-year-old pacing colts and geldings in the spotlight competing in three $70,000 Gold divisions.

Maximuscle Breaks, Recovers At 3R

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The first Tuesday night live race program of the 2016 season at the Hippodrome 3R provided race fans with plenty of excitement, especially in the opening round of the Quebec-Bred Series for four and five-year-old trotters.

More Magic From Mcarma

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Brian Malone and Carrie Stackowitz's Mcarma improved to 4-for-5 at the current meet with a 1:53.2 win in the $17,500 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.

Stars To Battle In Quebec Series

Monday, May 23, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Hippodrome 3R kicks off night racing at the half mile oval Tuesday and featured on the program will be three opening round divisions of the $120,000 Quebec-Bred Series for four and five-year-old trotting horses and mares. Post time is 7:00 p.m.

Grand Circuit Invades New Jersey

Friday, May 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Monticello, NY --- The New York Sire Stakes season gets underway at Monticello Raceway on Monday (May 23), as 3-year-old pacing fillies take center stage.

�Nvestment� Continues To Prime

Friday, May 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

North America Cup eligible Nvestment Bluechip continued to prep for his three-year-old campaign on Friday morning (May 20) at Mohawk Racetrack, as the Shadow Play colt highlighted the track’s eight-race qualifying session.

Last call for entries for Goshen Sale

Thursday, May 19, 2016 | harnessracing.com

The Goshen Yearling Sale has announced a last call for entries. Entries will close on Monday, May 23.

Tamarind Glides To Meadows Victory

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Tamarind grabbed the lead before the quarter and cruised through the slop to a convincing victory in Wednesday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Meadows Feature To Anaffairtoremember

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Anaffairtoremember powered to the lead and easily dispatched her challengers to capture Tuesday’s $15,000 Filly & Mare Winners Over $10,000 Life Trot at The Meadows.

Bushwacker Blazes Pocono In 1:49.3

Monday, May 16, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Bushwacker, under full-out assault by Cooperstown down the backstretch in the $25,000 winners-over pace at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Saturday night, turned back that rival on the far turn and then held off second-over Badiou Hanover by a neck in 1:49.3.

Young Bride Has All The Answers

Monday, May 16, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Empire’s annual caravan made its seasonal downstate debut Monday night, with Yonkers Raceway hosting the $164,672 New York Sire Stakes Joe Goldstein Trot for three-year-old fillies.

L A Delights McIntosh At Mohawk

Monday, May 16, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Trainer Bob McIntosh was looking for a particular type of mile out of his O’Brien Award winner L A Delight during Mohawk Racetrack’s Monday morning (May 16) qualifying session. The standout daughter of Bettors delight did not disappoint.

Shesgotthebeat Upsets In Tioga Series

Sunday, May 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

While favourites K Js Caroline ($4.20) and Its Payday Friday ($3.40) held sway on the lead in their respective $9,000 featured events on Saturday (May 14) evening at Tioga Downs, it was Shesgotthebeat ($32.40) who stole the show, springing a 15-1 upset to sweep her preliminary legs of the Gail's Diner Late Closing Series for three-year-old pacing fillies.

The Return Of �Nvestment�

Friday, May 13, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

A 10-pack of qualifying races took to the course at Mohawk Racetrack on Friday (May 13), and the session was highlighted by the 2016 charted debut of Nvestment Bluechip, who has been pegged as the 14-1 fifth pick in Trot Magazine’s 2016 Pepsi North America Cup Spring Book.

Hat Trick For Classical Annie

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Classical Annie extended her winning streak to three when she captured Tuesday’s $22,500 Filly & Mare Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Historic Track prepping for 179th season of harness racing

Monday, May 9, 2016 | John Manzi

Monticello, NY --- Goshen Historic Track, where it all started and where it still is today, is gearing up for its 179th season of exciting harness racing and 2016 will mark the 106th year of Grand Circuit racing at “the Cradle of the Trotter.”

L A Delight Surfaces

Monday, May 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

O’Brien Award winner L A Delight surfaced on Monday (May 9) at Mohawk Racetrack and recorded the first charted line of her three-year-old campaign for trainer Bob McIntosh and driver Randy Waples.

Century Handle, Race Date News

Monday, May 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino has announced that its handle has spiked significantly so far this year, and that the track’s live Standardbred meet has been extended into the fall months.

Yonkers to offer purse increases, condition changes

Monday, May 9, 2016 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY --- Yonkers Raceway is announcing across-the-the-board purse increases and some condition changes, beginning with next week’s sheet.

Sophomore Stars Out Saturday

Saturday, May 7, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Derby Day qualifiers at The Meadowlands were early, post time 9:00 a.m. with Pocono racing at 11:00 and the Dexter Cup at Freehold today.

Ontario Filly Stars In Tioga Series

Saturday, May 7, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Mike Sinclair's Heavenly Bet ($2.50) was heavily bet before her decisive 1:54.4 triumph in the first round of the Gail's Diner Late Closing Series for three-year-old pacing fillies, brushing and edging clear of her six foes on Saturday (May 7) evening at Tioga Downs.

Cullen Takes The Lead

Friday, May 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Travis Cullen kicked off his five-win Friday performance on May 6 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino with victories aboard his own trainees in the first three races of the evening.

Betting Line wins Mohawk qualifier in 1:52

Friday, May 6, 2016 | harnessracing.com

Warm May temperatures, clear skies and a slight breeze set the scene for Friday morning's nine qualifiers at Mohawk Racetrack.

Tessa Seelster Stays Perfect Stateside

Friday, May 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Off-the-layoff Tessa Seelster (George Brennan, $12.40) finished what she started Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $40,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.

DSBF May 15 payments due

Thursday, May 5, 2016 | Judy Davis-Wilson

Dover, DE --- A $200 sustaining payment is due for DSBF eligible 2-year-olds who made the March 15 payment of $100.

No Day At The 'Beach' Saturday

Thursday, May 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Darlinonthebeach handed Pure Country the first loss of her career in last weekend’s eliminations for Saturday night’s $313,800 Miss Pennsylvania Stakes, but trainer Nancy Johansson knows her filly faces another challenging task ahead.

Sand Vic Passed Away on Friday, April 29th

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

On Friday, April 29^th, Sand Vic was found passed away in his field at Winbak Farm of Maryland.

Mares Compete For Claiming Titles

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Helenas Hope ($11.00) and Kisses N Kicks ($3.70) were the queens in the finals of the inaugural Claiming Championship Series at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (May 4) as each found the winner's circle in their respective divisions.

Twenty-Two Eligible To Battle Of Lake Erie

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

All Bets Off, third in North America in earnings this year with $221,950 in the bank, heads the probable list of all-star pacers for the May 21st renewal of Northfield Park’s Battle of Lake Erie.

Elysium Lindy Lights Up The Board

Monday, May 2, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Elysium Lindy, let go at 21-1 despite a win and two seconds in the first three preliminary legs of the Bobby Weiss Series for trotting males at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, overhauled 1-5 favourite Celebrity Bugatti in the shadow of the wire to post a 1:55.1 win in one of two $15,000 divisions of the fourth and final preliminary round for this group Tuesday night.

Weiss Leaders Take Championships

Sunday, May 1, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

You didn’t have to go beyond the point standings of the preliminary legs of the two $30,000 Bobby Weiss Series Championships at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Sunday night to get to success.

Ubettorbeturlife Defeats Distaffers

Friday, April 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Ubettorbeturlife turned in a gutsy performance to take home top honours in the featured event, a $21,000 Fillies and Mares Invitational Pace, at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Friday, April 29.

Fee Change For New Fractional Owners

Thursday, April 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On Wednesday, Standardbred Canada's Board of Directors approved a fee change that will make it easier, and more cost effective, for new owners to become involved in harness racing through fractional stables and partnerships.

Delaware owners seminar set for May 21

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 | Delaware Standardbred Owners Association

The Delaware Standardbred Owners Association (DSOA) will offer a free introductory seminar for those considering first-time ownership of a Standardbred race horse on Saturday, May 21, at the Harrington Raceway.

McClure Reaches Driving Milestone

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Driver Bob McClure celebrated a career milestone on Wednesday night (April 27) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District as he reached the coveted 1,000-win mark.

Final Weiss Series pacing prelims held Sunday at Pocono

Monday, April 25, 2016 | PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA --- The fourth and final preliminary rounds for the two Bobby Weiss Series for pacers were featured at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Sunday night (April 24), with two $15,000 divisions in both the male and female categories.

Tie Silk Triumph For Muscle Hustle

Monday, April 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The trip was sweet for Muscle Hustle in Monday’s $32,200 Tie Silk Series final at Mohawk Racetrack, but the end result was even sweeter for the three-year-old colt.

Caution Signs the best in Saratoga feature

Sunday, April 24, 2016 | Mike Sardella

Saratoga, NY --- Caution Signs (Dream Away) parlayed the pocket ride to victory in Saturday’s (April 23) feature at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Strong Hope sets new mark at Buffalo Raceway

Friday, April 22, 2016 | Brian J. Mazurek

Yonkers, NY --- Bettor N Better N (Jason Bartlett, $9.30) tripped out from the pocket Friday (April 22) night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $30,000 Filly and Mare Preferred Handicap Pace.

Bettor N Better wins Friday distaff derby at Yonkers

Friday, April 22, 2016 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY --- Bettor N Better N (Jason Bartlett, $9.30) tripped out from the pocket Friday (April 22) night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $30,000 Filly and Mare Preferred Handicap Pace.

Bettorhaveanother Wins Saratoga Feature

Friday, April 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Bettorhaveanother became the first horse to win from post position one in a 1-1/16 mile feature thus far this season at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Stratton On Yonkers Series Stars

Thursday, April 21, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

We’re not condoning identity theft, but c’mon, which one of the other 4,247 currently-licensed U-S harness drivers wouldn’t change places with Jordan Stratton this Saturday night?

'Goodtogo' Completes Series Sweep

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Goodtogo Hanover completed her sweep of the Whata Donato Trot for three-year-old fillies — and notched her sixth straight win overall — when she captured Wednesday’s $31,300 championship leg at The Meadows.

'Pointblank' Upsets In Classicality Trot

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Lightly regarded at 10-1, Pointblank Hanover seized the lead with an uncovered backside bid and rolled on to the upset in Tuesday’s $33,100 championship of the Classicality Trot for three-year-old colts and geldings at The Meadows.

Winbak Farm eyes stem cell partnership as edge on future

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 | Cheryl Mattix

CHESAPEAKE CITY — Joe Thomson is always looking for the next new thing.

Iwillmakeyousaywow rebounds in 1:51 in Weiss Series

Monday, April 18, 2016 | PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre, PA --- Iwillmakeyousaywow parlayed a pocket trip into a new lifetime mark of 1:51 in the fastest of three $15,000 divisions of the Bobby Weiss Series for male pacers Sunday night (April 17) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Winbak Farm hosts Equi-Stem Representatives

Monday, April 18, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

On Friday, April 15^th, Winbak Farm hosted a tour for professionals from Equi-Stem.

High Flier Hangs Tough At Flamboro

Sunday, April 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

After a heated battle on the front end through the final lap in Flamboro Downs' $7,500 Preferred 3 Pace, High Flier persevered over his rivals for the Sunday night (April 17) feature win.

Iwillmakeyousaywow Rebounds

Sunday, April 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Iwillmakeyousaywow parlayed a pocket trip into a new lifetime mark of 1:51 in the fastest of three $15,000 divisions of the Bobby Weiss Series for male pacers Sunday night (April 17) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Ella V Horse Wins Saratoga Feature

Friday, April 15, 2016 | Saratoga Casino and Raceway

Ella V Horse (Royal Mattjesty) went coast-to-coast in Friday’s feature for pacing mares at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Next Success scores an upset in $100,000 DSBF final

Thursday, April 14, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---For the second time in three days, driver Jim Morand and trainer Les Givens collaborated to win a $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 3-Year-Old Final with a Henry Faragalli III and Nanticoke Racing-owned pacer.

Cote seeks DSBF title with improving Cut The Beach

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | Ken Weingartner

Freehold, NJ --- Del Cote participated in his first harness race 63 years ago, but shows no signs of slowing down. Fast horses help.

Use Your Noodle wins DSBF final

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---Use Your Noodle and driver Jim Morand tracked down Apple Bottom Jeans in the stretch to score a lifetime-best 1:51.1 triumph.

$100,000 DSBF Filly Trot; Gural Hanover In $36,000 Open Trot

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

DOVER, Del. --- The third of four $100,000 2 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) finals headlines a strong Wednesday, April 13 program at Dover Downs.

OSS eligible yearlings must be registered at time of nomination

Monday, April 11, 2016 | Karen Hauver, OSS Administration Coordinator

Toronto, ON --- Owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes should be aware that yearlings must be registered by Standardbred Canada or the USTA by the May 15 deadline.

Seafood Scrappy is an upset winner in DSBF final at Dover

Monday, April 11, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- Seafood Scrappy rallied at the finish to win the $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund final for 3-year-old male trotters at Dover Downs on Monday (April 11).

Friends of Maryland Standardbreds to host RUS seminar

Monday, April 11, 2016 | Charlene Sharpe

Lothian, MD --- Friends of Maryland Standardbreds will host its second annual Racing Under Saddle seminar next month at Winbak Farm.

Thatsoveryverynice Adds Owner

Friday, April 8, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

After turning heads with an Ontario Sires Stakes record mile in her lifetime debut, pacing filly Thatsoveryverynice has garnered attention each time she's set foot on a racetrack. Her winter training performances leading into her three-year-old season caught the attention of an owner so impressed he had to acquire an interest.

Doin' The Town Passes Away

Friday, April 8, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Beloved broodmare, Doin’ The Town, 2, 1:57.3; 3, 1:54.2 ($475,274), passed from foaling complications on April 5^th, 2016.

Strong Hope Wins at Buffalo

Friday, April 8, 2016 | Buffalo Raceway

After pulling a mild $17.40 upset at Buffalo Raceway last Friday night, it seemed only natural that the public would give Strong Hope some more respect at the betting windows this week. But that wasn't the case at all.

Exciting finishes in DSBF legs at Dover Downs

Thursday, April 7, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---Cut The Beach won a close photo and lightly raced Casino Bags Anso provided exciting finishes in the first two of three $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2nd leg 3-year-old male paces on Thursday (April 6) at Dover Downs where rain and a ‘good’ track arrived in mid card.

'Goodtogo' Stars In Meadows Series

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Goodtogo Hanover fought hard for the early lead, then rolled to her fourth straight victory in Wednesday’s opening leg of the Whata Donato Trot at The Meadows.

Use Your Noodle, Delle Donne win DSBF legs at Dover

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---Use Your Noodle and Della Donne came through with impressive victories in $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund second leg 3-year-old filly pace divisions on Tuesday (April 5) at Dover Downs.

New Faces Click In Blossom Sequel

Monday, April 4, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Blueberry Will and Windsun Glory were victorious in week one of the Blossom Series at Woodbine Racetrack, but they were nowhere to be found in Monday’s second leg.

Winbak Thanks Florida Connections

Friday, April 1, 2016 | Winbak Farm

On March 16, 2016, a fire broke out at the South Florida Training Center and claimed the lives of several horses.

Safe From Terror Dominates Ohio Mares

Friday, April 1, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Safe From Terror pleased a majority of the punters on Friday night (April 1) at Miami Valley Raceway as the even-money favourite won the $20,000 Fillies and Mares Open Pace for the third time in her last four tries since returning to Ohio from Pompano Park two months ago.

Strong Hope doesn't fool around at Buffalo Raceway

Friday, April 1, 2016 | Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY --- It may have been April Fool's Day but Strong Hope wasn't joking around at all in Buffalo Raceway's $10,000 Open Trot on Friday night as he registered a $17.40 surprise in a seasonal best 1:58.3.

DSBF First colt and gelding legs underway at Dover Downs

Thursday, March 31, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---John’s Dream, Hail To The Master and Cut The Beach were winner of three $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 1st leg colt and gelding pace preliminaries to complete the first of two weeks competition prior to the $100,000 DSBF finals the last week of the meet at Dover Downs on Thursday (March 31).

Jasmine K, Epic Smash score DSBF first leg wins

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- Jasmine K and Epic Smash won their Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund first leg filly pace preliminaries at Dover Downs on Wednesday, March 30.

Three DSBF contests for 3-year-old pacing fillies held at Dover

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---Apple Bottom Jeans, Use Your Noodle and Cougar Creek each won $20,000 divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) for 3-year-old filly pacers Tuesday (March 29) at Dover Downs.

Wind Of The North Sets Record

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Wind Of The North, with Hall of Fame driver Wally Hennessey handling the lines, trotted the fastest mile in Pompano Park history on Monday night in the $15,000 Open Handicap Trot.

DSBF for 3-year-old filly trotters highlight Dover Wednesday card

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---The spotlight is on 3-year-old filly trotters on Wednesday (March 30) with two $20,000 first-leg preliminaries along with an $18,500 trot on the regular card at Dover Downs. First post is 4:30 p.m.

Jiggy Jog For Wiggle It Jiggleit

Monday, March 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Wiggle It Jiggleit and driver Montrell Teague toyed with the foes they faced in Monday’s $60,000 Invitational Handicap at Dover Downs.

Settlemoir double on Tuesday at Pocono

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | PHHA/Pocono

Wilkes-Barre PA --- Settlemoir had a double Tuesday night (March 22) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

Holloway Duo Ready For Return

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

“I know it’s going against older horses, but those horses are getting older too. They still race well, but they have to lose a step sometime.”

Matchmaker & Levy Sequel Is Set

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Round two of Yonkers Raceway’s series for the adult table set, the Blue Chip Matchmaker and George Morton Levy Memorial Series, has been drawn.

Natural Herbie Scores At Pompano

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On a chilly Monday evening (March 21) in south Florida, Verlin Yoder's Natural Herbie overcame a second-tier post and a somewhat lackluster beginning to score a narrow victory in Pompano Park's $16,500 Open Handicap Trot.

Lady Shadow Wins Season's Debut

Friday, March 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Yonkers Raceway’s Blue Chip Matchmaker began Friday night, with the sport’s best pacing mares embarking upon a six-week odyssey.

Maven Retired

Friday, March 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Double millionaire and world champion Maven, North America's top older trotting mare of 2013, has been officially retired.

Handsoffmycookie Retired

Thursday, March 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Seven-year-old female pacer Handsoffmycookie, a multiple-stakes winner of more than $1.4 million, has been retired, trainer Scott DiDomenico said Thursday.

Fabulous Frieda scores in Rosecroft feature

Monday, March 14, 2016 | Pete Medhurst

Ft. Washington, MD --- Brian Malone's Fabulous Frieda held off a game Valentina De Vie (Henrik Lundell) to score in Rosecroft's Sunday night (March 13) $8,000 pace for mares.

Fabulous Frieda scores in Rosecroft feature

Monday, March 14, 2016 | Pete Medhurst

Ft. Washington, MD --- Brian Malone's Fabulous Frieda held off a game Valentina De Vie (Henrik Lundell) to score in Rosecroft's Sunday night (March 13) $8,000 pace for mares.

Bad Boy Matt wins Open Handicap Pace at Yonkers

Sunday, March 13, 2016 | Frank Drucker

Yonkers, NY --- Bad Boy Matt (Mark MacDonald, $19.20) lasted—barely—from first-up Saturday (March 12) night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $32,000 Open Handicap Pace.

Michelangelo Wires Rideau Trotters

Sunday, March 13, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Michelangelo led at every call in Rideau Carleton Raceway's featured $6,650 Winners Over Handicap Trot on Sunday night (March 13) as part of a grand slam for trainer Chelsea Knapp.

Escape The News Equals Track Record

Saturday, March 12, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Escape The News took advantage of a sizzling three-quarters and pounced late to score in 1:49.1, matching the track record, in Saturday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

'Wanda' Back In Series Spotlight

Friday, March 11, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Wanda Bayama survived a first over journey to prevail in the $20,000 second leg of the HPIBet.com Series on Friday night (March 11) at Woodbine Racetrack.

Eve Marie Seelster Loves London

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Eve Marie Seelster has clearly taken a liking to The Raceway at Western Fair District as she now boasts a five-for-five record over the London, Ont. track after Wednesday's victory in the $10,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 & 3 Handicap Pace.

Lady Shadow Flashes Speed

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On Wednesday, March 9, two-time O’Brien Award winner Lady Shadow continued to prep for her 2016 season, as the Shadow Play lass dropped some serious time during the 10-race qualifying session at Dover Downs.

'Eve Marie' Perfect For Puddy

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Eve Marie Seelster kept her perfect record in the Victor Puddy stable in tact with a front-stepping effort in the $8,500 Preferred 3 Handicap Pace for fillies and mares on Wednesday, March 2 at The Raceway at the Western Fair District.

Fifty-Eight Nominated To NA Cup

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On Wednesday, March 2, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced that 58 three-year-old pacers have been nominated to the 33rd edition of the Pepsi North America Cup.

Dover Downs announces purse increase

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- Dover Downs has announced a 20 percent purse increase for the balance of its current meet, which ends April 14.

Defiance County (Ohio) horsemen to host silent auction for breedings

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | Bill Peters

Edgerton, OH --- The Defiance County (Ohio) Area Horsemen's Association is holding a silent auction for breedings to numerous stallions.

My Buddy Liz hangs tough in Meadows series opener

Monday, February 29, 2016 | Evan Pattak

Washington, PA --- My Buddy Liz opened a daylight lead at the three-quarters but had to hang tough late to capture the fastest division in Monday’s (Feb. 29) opening leg of the Donna Dunn Memorial Pace for 3- and 4-year-old fillies and mares at the Meadows.

Lucan Hanover overpowers foes in Dover's $30,000 Preferred Pace

Monday, February 29, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- Lucan Hanover made it two in a row in the $30,000 Preferred Pace on a balmy Monday (Feb. 29) at Dover Downs.

Happy Birthday, Peaceful Way

Sunday, February 28, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On this day in 2001, 15 years ago, one of the greatest performers in Canadian harness racing was born at Stonebridge Farm in Arva, Ont.

Old mare, young driver in Miami Valley spotlight

Friday, February 26, 2016 | Gregg Keidel

Lebanon, OH --- Aqua Artist, the oldest mare in Friday (Feb. 26) night’s $20,000 Open at Miami Valley Raceway at age nine, showed a group of talented and wealthy younger ‘girls’ that she can still get the job done.

Museum Breedings Still Available

Thursday, February 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

The Harness Racing Museum would like to thank all donors and bidders for a successful auction. If you have not already booked your mares, the museum still has breedings available.

Whippet Good Retired From Racing

Thursday, February 25, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

It's virtually unthinkable that a $4,700 purchase would become both the richest and fastest performer of his sire's offspring.

Ride Away Shark Tops London Mares

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Ride Away Shark devoured rivals in the stretch for her first victory of the year in the featured $10,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Pace on a sloppy Wednesday night (Feb. 24) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District.

Maryland Standardbred Industry takes part in Maryland Horse Industry Day

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners' Association

Temple Hills, MD --- On Tuesday (Feb. 23) the Maryland Horse Industry met in the state capitol of Annapolis to lobby legislators on the importance of the horse industry in Maryland.

Harrington's 2016 schedule includes new post time

Monday, February 22, 2016 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE --- Harrington Raceway’s 70th season of live harness racing will get underway on April 25 with a new 5 p.m. nightly post time.

Quik Magic upsets in Sunday Dover feature

Sunday, February 21, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE---11-1 Quik Magic made good use of a two-hole trip behind favorite and leader Nova Artist and closed strongly to win a 1:52.2 photo finish in the Sunday (Feb.21) feature race at Dover Downs.

Much Adoo Wins Ontario Girls Final

Saturday, February 20, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Much Adoo overcame post 10 to capture the $44,600 Ontario Girls Series Final Saturday night (Feb. 20) at Woodbine Racetrack.

First Winbak-Bred Son of Heston Blue Chip Born

Friday, February 19, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

On February 15th, Winbak Farm welcomed the first Winbak-bred colt sired by Heston Blue Chip, p, 2, 1:50.4f; 3, 1:48f ($1,781,881).

Future Looks Bright For Adams

Thursday, February 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

I came here in 2010 with Windsong Soprano and it was an honour just to be a part of that horse and get to win the award with Bob McIntosh.

Unanimous Winner A 'Delight'

Thursday, February 18, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

I would say her gait and her attitude were [key to her consistency throughout the year] because she had a big gait and she just had a tremendous attitude to win.

Zip Car Upsets In Mares Preferred

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Zip Car prevailed from off-the-pace to post an 11-1 upset in the $10,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Handicap Pace featured at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on a -10 degree Wednesday evening, Feb. 17.

2015 O'Brien Winners Announced

Monday, February 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

On Saturday, February 13, Standardbred Canada announced harness racing’s national champions at the 2015 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

Five Straight For Musical Rhythm

Monday, February 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Round two of the General Brock Series went postward Monday evening at Woodbine Racetrack, with $18,000 divisions going to the heavily-favoured tandem of Musical Rhythm and Demand An Answer.

Plourde, Clevenger Win Valentine's Races

Monday, February 15, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Melanie Plourde and Sabrina Clevenger each had special wins on Sunday night at Pompano Park as the South Florida oval celebrated St. Valentine’s Day with two events featuring the ladies.

Smart Rokker 19-1 Feature Winner

Sunday, February 14, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

DOVER, Del. --- Smart Rokker, the middle of three wins for Ross Wolfenden, came on strongly to score a 19-1 victory in the Valentine’s Day feature race on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Dover Downs.

Cobble Beach Uses New Tactics

Sunday, February 14, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

When Cobble Beach has been scoring victories at Buffalo Raceway the past three weeks, it has been in gate-to-wire fashion.

Boni Joins Goshen Yearling Sale

Thursday, February 11, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Bob Boni, president of Northwood Bloodstock Agency and well known in harness racing from his many years as a yearling sale consultant and bloodstock agent and owner, has joined the Goshen Yearling Sale as its president.

Bushwacker, Mustang Art, 1:50.2 Last Week, Meet In $30,000 Preferred Monday

Sunday, February 7, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, Del. ---- The Super Bowl matches two of the best. The $30,000 Preferred pace at Dover Downs features a pair of 1:50.2 winners last week meet on Monday, Feb. 8.

2016 Training Roster

Sunday, February 7, 2016 | Jay & Connie Hochstetler

The Pinehurst Driving Club is proud to present the training rosters for the Pinehurst Harness Track in Pinehurst, N.C., for 2015-2016.

The Count B, Ontario Girls Underway

Friday, February 5, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Winter series action ramped up Friday night (Feb. 5) at Woodbine Racetrack with round one of The Count B and Ontario Girls Series.

Cracklin Rosie Roars Home

Thursday, February 4, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Cracklin Rosie disappointed as the favourite with a fourth-place finish in last month’s final of the Blizzard Series.

'Iron horse' Mustang Art continues his amazing streak

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 | Ken Weingartner

Freehold, NJ --- Mustang Art doesn’t do sick days.

Arthur Blue Chip Repeats In Open

Sunday, January 31, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Arthur Blue Chip, driven by Wally Hennessey, led every step of his mile, wiring together halves of :55.3 and :54.3, to win the enriched $15,000 Open Handicap Pace at Pompano Park on Sunday night (Jan. 31) in 1:50.1.

Ms Mac N Cheese Wins Preferred

Friday, January 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

After racing in the shadow of the streaking Betit To Getit for the past two weeks in the $30,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred Pace, Ms Mac N Cheese tracked down that rival and held off stablemate Sandbetweenurtoes to win the Friday night (Jan. 29) feature at Woodbine Racetrack.

Tessa Seelster Wins Yonkers Debut

Friday, January 29, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Locally-debuting Tessa Seelster (George Brennan, $7.90) overcame one eight-hole and seven elders on Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $32,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.

Series Winners Face Off At Hawthorne

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

As temperatures started to warm (into the 30s) for the final two weeks of the Hawthorne winter harness meet, times have sped up as has the competition.

The Filly Princess takes crown in Buffalo feature

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | Brian J. Mazurek

Amburg, NY --- The Filly Princess ($5.10) was the queen of the night at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday (Jan. 27) by posting a 3/4-length victory in the featured $7,400 pace for filly and mares.

Winbak Farm Holds Foal Naming Contest

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm was proud to welcome the first ever son of Captaintreacherous, p, 2, 1:49.2; 3, 1:47.1 ($3,148,657), on January 18.

Rare Driving Win For Burke

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

While fans and patrons at The Meadows are used to seeing Ron Burke in the winner's circle, the horses are frequently ones he owns and trains.

Hearts N Flowers Tops At Dover

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Hearts N Flowers took the lead early on the way to a 1:52.1 in the $20,000 Mares Open Handicap Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Dover Downs.

My Revenuer pulls off 19-1 shocker in Pompano feature

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | John Berry

Pompano Beach, FL---In an evenly matched septet featuring a pair of 5-2 chances on the tote-board and two others at 3-1, it was a 19-1 outsider-My Revenuer-that upset the applecart in Pompano Park's $12,500 Open Handicap Trot on Tuesday night.

Arthur Blue Chip Delivers In Open

Sunday, January 24, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Pompano Park's main event on Sunday, Jan. 24 -- the $13,000 Open Pace -- went to the favoured Arthur Blue Chip, driven by Hall of Famer Wally Hennessey for O'Brien Award of Horsemanship candidate Dr. Ian Moore.

2016 Living Horse Hall of Fame inductees announced

Friday, January 15, 2016 | Harness Racing Museum & Hall Of Fame

Goshen, NY --- The Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the results of recent balloting to determine the 2016 inductees into the Harness Racing Living Horse Hall of Fame.

Seventy-two 'survive' Miami Valley matinees to move on

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 | Miami Valley Raceway

Lebanon, OH --- Seventy-two $5,000 claimers, 36 males and 36 females, 'survived' the frigid Monday and Tuesday matinees at Miami Valley Raceway and moved on to the second elimination round of the popular Survivor Series.

2016 Two Year Olds in Training

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

This is a list of Winbak-Sired & Winbak-Bred 2-year-olds in training with Canadian trainers.

Fillies and Mares to clash In Buffalo Raceway opener

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | Brian J. Mazurek

Hamburg, NY --- Buffalo Raceway is wasting no time in presenting its feature race of the night as the filly and mare pacers battle in the Open II, scheduled for the first event on the 11-race card that will start the 2016 campaign. Post time Wednesday night (Jan. 13) is set for 5 p.m.

The Alfie Carroll Show In London

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Alfie Carroll had more wins than any other driver in Canada last year.

Speed Again captures Preferred at Dover

Monday, January 11, 2016 | Marv Bachrad

Dover, DE --- Speed Again won the $30,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at Dover Downs on a powerful Monday (Jan. 11) card.

Spring Garden Ranch Roster

Saturday, January 9, 2016 | Kendra Casselman

Here is the 2016 training roster for Spring Garden Ranch.

Blizzard Series Kicks Off

Thursday, January 7, 2016 | Standardbred Canada

Thursday's card of harness racing was dedicated to the victims of the barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre, but the on-track action featured the first leg of the Blizzard Series.

Southern Oaks Training Roster

Sunday, January 3, 2016 | Kendra Casselman

Here is the 2016 training roster for Southern Oaks, Sorrento, Fla.

Aaron Merriman starts 2016 with a bang at Northfield Park

Saturday, January 2, 2016 | Ayers Ratliff

Northfield, OH --- Aaron Merriman, the 2015 North American dash winner, has continued his winning ways into 2016.

Stallion auctions available to benefit DE Valley USHWA

Saturday, January 2, 2016 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE --- The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is pleased to announce that three donated stallion breedings will be available for auction online via ongait.com beginning Jan. 2.

2016 Winbak News