- Amish man creates a racing board game!This reporter may not have played a real board game in years, but....being the harness racing purist or junkie that I am; I could not resist being one of the first people to purchase a brand new board game called Midwest Harness Racing. […]
- Lots of exciting races at the Running AcesAnother large crowd turned out at Running Aces Harness Park on Tuesday night and were treated to some outstanding racing and thrilling stretch drives, evidenced by the fact that six of the final seven races produced photo finishes. […]
- Ronnie Wrenn Jr. scores big Tuesday nightRonnie Wrenn Jr. drove six winners on Tuesday (June 18) at Northfield Park. Wrenn's winners included Village Boss ($4.00) in race two, Friskie Town ($2.10) in race five, Rosebud-Sharkalert ($5.00) in race nine, Rare Commodity ($15.00) in race 10, Ridge Park ($3.60) in race 11 and Goin Home Ray ($11.20) in race 14. […]
- Miller-Morgan combo score at the PoconosThe combination of harness racing trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. and driver David Miller scored a pair of wins with the two fastest times in Stallion Series action for three-year-old trotting fillies on Tuesday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. […]
- Lorrie Please wins $19,000 mares featureAllen Kaplan, Ira Kaplan and David Sheibs Lorrie Please (George Dennis, $8.40) surpassed $100,000 in seasonal earnings Tuesday with a 1:54.2 win in the featured $19,000 Mares Open at Harrington Raceway over a sloppy racetrack. […]
- Stakes filled weekend at Pocono DownsHarness racing's No. 1-ranked horse, 3-year-old pacer Captaintreacherous, leads a star-studded card Saturday night when Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs hosts eliminations for the Ben Franklin Pace, Earl Beal Jr. Memorial, Max C. Hempt Memorial and James M. Lynch Memorial stakes. […]
- Arch Madness back home and ready to goAfter facing some of the best trotters in Europe in last months Elitlopp, Arch Madness is back in the States and ready to tackle another tough group. […]
- Captaintreacherous claims top spot in PollDefending Pacer of the Year Captaintreacherous claimed control of the No. 1 spot in this week's harness racing Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll. […]
- Retired ''Indy' makes friends at the libraryDozens of youngsters entering the Monmouth County Library in Manalapan, NJ on Monday, June 17, 2013 to check out a book also could check out a retired standardbred racehorse named Independent Act - aka Indy. […]
- Trio of stakes at Balmoral for two-year-oldsBalmoral Park's mid-week harness racing card Wednesday night will have a trio of ICF stakes for young horses with the first race opener the pari-mutuel debut for all nine freshman filly pacers. […]
- Racehorse drug testing gets a real big boostAdvanced equipment and supplies recently donated by leading horsemen's organizations have given the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine a powerful forensic research tool for the development of innovative racehorse drug testing protocols. […]
- Freshmen in spotlight in Gaitway qualifiersAfter winning four times in a five-race span during Monday's harness racing qualifiers for 2-year-olds at Gaitway Farm, driver Yannick Gingras was jokingly reminded the races don't pay. 'Hopefully,' Gingras responded, 'they'll pay down the road.' […]
- WTC and WDC to be held in Sydney in 2015Harness Racing Australia announced in Paris overnight that the 2015 World Trotting Conference and World Drivers' Championship will take place in Sydney. […]
- WDC round #4 goes to Pierre VercruysseToday Hippodrome Mauquenchy hosted five World Drivers' Championship contests, each over 2100 meters autostart. […]
- WDC Round #3 to Austria's Gerhard MayrAustria's Gerhard Mayr earned 56 points today to move into third place with 116, trailing Pierre Vercruysse (158) and Bjorn Goop (127), as action moves to Mauquenchy tomorrow with five races on tap. […]
- World Drivers' Championship - Day 3 (Angers)Five races on day three of the harness racing World Drivers' Championship were conducted 300 kilometres southwest of France in the region of Angers(pronounced on jay), which has a metropolitan population of 400,000 people. […]
- Round One of WDC Set For SundayPost positions and drivers are now set for the opening card of the 2013 World Driving Championship, kicking off this Sunday in France. […]
- Editor, Duane Ranger leaves HarnesslinkAfter almost five years as editor of Harnesslink, Duane Ranger has taken up a contract with Harness Racing New Zealand. Ranger (48), who has been a journalist throughout New Zealand and Tonga since 1985, lives and breathes two things in life - harness racing and cricket. […]
- New Director of North American OperationsAward winning journalist and harness racing administrator Steven Wolf has joined Harnesslink.com as Director of North American Operations. He will begin his new duties immediately. […]
- Spain becoming a slaughterhouse for horses!Like his father and grandfather before him, Alberto Martin breeds horses, raising them on two farms, one of them here on the outskirts of Madrid. But even as a third-generation breeder, nothing in his experience had prepared him for times like these. Over the last two years, Mr. Martin says he has been forced to sell 50 of his 70 beloved mares for about $400 […]
- Software glitch stings punters - $30 million'Whoops! Wrong button!' - and there goes HK$30 million ... Yesterday's multi-million dollar betting blunder at Sha Tin might not have been that simple, but a betting software glitch certainly left a searing hole in plenty of punters' pockets, created an unexpected windfall for others and in the process spawned a host of highly entertainin […]
- Happy Easter I Am, A Harness Racing HorseHappy Easter from the Harness Racing documentary film ''I Am, A Harness Racing Horse'' and from American Rose Lee (light bay) and Angler (dark bay). Have a Happy Easter dinner with an abundance of good food, friends and family. […]
- Jimmy Marohn Jr, St Patrick & Pope FrancisWestbury (Long Island, New York) born harness racing driver Jimmy Marohn Jr won the 13th annual St Paddy Pace at Monticello Raceway last Wednesday (March 13), and on this past Sunday Catholics (and non Catholics) throughout the world celebrated St Patrick's Day - the great saint who cast all the snakes out of Ireland. […]
- Son of Cardigan Bay's co-owner reminiscesThe late Dr Lawrence Slobody was not only a brilliant American doctor and director of pediatrics but he was also a harness racing visionary. His son and standardbred enthusiast Roger, said that when New Zealand's millionaire pacer Cardigan Bay came to the United States in 1964 his father took an eighth share in the brilliant son of Hal Tryax. […]
- St Patrick's Day trailer - Monica Thors teamA cheerful "Happy St Patrick's Day" video from Monica Thors and the "I Am, A Harness Racing Horse" team... fun and serious at the same time. […]
- Tears flow big-time for Rocknroll HanoverEight hours after 2005 Horse-of-the-Year and harness racing giant Rocknroll Hanover was euthanized at the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey, her former caretaker Sarah Lauren Scott was still having trouble holding back her tears. […]
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Nfld – Northfield Park to Host Ohio Sires Stake Freshman Fillies on July 3
July 3rd, 2012 | 
Author: On Tuesday, July 3 Northfield Park offers guests the
opportunity to start their holiday off right with stakes racing action on the
track and concession specials trackside.
Fans will see four divisions of Ohio Sires Stake racing action as part
of Tuesday’s 12-race program.
Freshman filly trotters will start Tuesday’s show in Race 1
for the $16,900 first division. Contessa
Leigh (Full Count-Howl-Overcomer) is the morning-line favorite for owners
G&B Racing and Patricia Wollam.
Northfield Park Wall of Fame inductee Marty Wollam is the filly’s
trainer and driver. Contessa Leigh makes
her first lifetime start, but shows two qualifying efforts at The Meadows, the
fastest being timed in 2:00.4. Contessa
Leigh will start from post one.
Completing the first division will be Diplomats Mistress, Trainer Dunn,
MJ’s Victory Wish, Mamie’snightmare and Look At Count.
for the $16,900 first division. Contessa
Leigh (Full Count-Howl-Overcomer) is the morning-line favorite for owners
G&B Racing and Patricia Wollam.
Northfield Park Wall of Fame inductee Marty Wollam is the filly’s
trainer and driver. Contessa Leigh makes
her first lifetime start, but shows two qualifying efforts at The Meadows, the
fastest being timed in 2:00.4. Contessa
Leigh will start from post one.
Completing the first division will be Diplomats Mistress, Trainer Dunn,
MJ’s Victory Wish, Mamie’snightmare and Look At Count.
Race 3 will be the $16,900 second division for two-year old
filly Ohio-bred trotters. Local trainer
Ray Crawford will start, Royal Fricassee (Royal Strength-Fricassee-Lucky
Almahurst) as the luke warm morning-line favorite. Royal Fricassee starts from post six and
faces five other rivals, all of which are making their first lifetime starts. Robin Miller is scheduled to drive for owners
S. Kochilla, J. Crawford, R Crawford and R Hann. Lady’s Starlett, Whizzy Izzy, Lindas Diamond
Lil, Pinehill Lady and Sheza Lavec complete the line-up.
filly Ohio-bred trotters. Local trainer
Ray Crawford will start, Royal Fricassee (Royal Strength-Fricassee-Lucky
Almahurst) as the luke warm morning-line favorite. Royal Fricassee starts from post six and
faces five other rivals, all of which are making their first lifetime starts. Robin Miller is scheduled to drive for owners
S. Kochilla, J. Crawford, R Crawford and R Hann. Lady’s Starlett, Whizzy Izzy, Lindas Diamond
Lil, Pinehill Lady and Sheza Lavec complete the line-up.
Freshman filly pacers will take to stage in Race 7 in the
$18,500 first division Ohio Sire Stakes.
Cating Around (Feelin Friskie-Little Star-Cam’s Magic Trick) is the
morning-line favorite for owners Jennifer Brown, Gary Cook and Timothy
Lane. Chris Page has been named to drive
by trainer Brian Brown. Cating Around
has two qualifying lines from Scioto Downs, both sub two-minute miles with last
quarters in 27 seconds. Cating around
starts from post-six in a field that consists of Two Friskie, One Naughty Lady,
Igottafeelinfran, Happy N Memphis, Pink Camo, Hawk’s Cry Believe, Friskie Town
and Cheat Sheet.
$18,500 first division Ohio Sire Stakes.
Cating Around (Feelin Friskie-Little Star-Cam’s Magic Trick) is the
morning-line favorite for owners Jennifer Brown, Gary Cook and Timothy
Lane. Chris Page has been named to drive
by trainer Brian Brown. Cating Around
has two qualifying lines from Scioto Downs, both sub two-minute miles with last
quarters in 27 seconds. Cating around
starts from post-six in a field that consists of Two Friskie, One Naughty Lady,
Igottafeelinfran, Happy N Memphis, Pink Camo, Hawk’s Cry Believe, Friskie Town
and Cheat Sheet.
Race 9 will host the final Ohio Sires Stake race of the
evening with the $18,500 second division for two year-old filly pacers. CG’s Serious (Pine Valley-CG Fire-Cambest)
ships in from Chicago with trainer/driver John Roberts. This filly has raced one time, finishing second
beaten by a head, at Chicago’s Balmoral Park.
CG’s Serious starts from post-3 in a talented field of eight rivals
consisting of Lovintouchinfeelin, Sassy Two Sox, Forever La Nigh, Always D
Lady, Stylish Dapper, Ideal Summer and Norma Jean.
evening with the $18,500 second division for two year-old filly pacers. CG’s Serious (Pine Valley-CG Fire-Cambest)
ships in from Chicago with trainer/driver John Roberts. This filly has raced one time, finishing second
beaten by a head, at Chicago’s Balmoral Park.
CG’s Serious starts from post-3 in a talented field of eight rivals
consisting of Lovintouchinfeelin, Sassy Two Sox, Forever La Nigh, Always D
Lady, Stylish Dapper, Ideal Summer and Norma Jean.
For delicious
holiday food fare, enjoy the concession specials offered trackside. Guests can
choose among a barbecued pork sandwich, super dog or a Guinness Brat. Each $4
selection comes with a complimentary 20 oz. Pepsi. Or try one of our Miller or
Labatt beer specials for $3. Post time is 7:00 p.m.
holiday food fare, enjoy the concession specials offered trackside. Guests can
choose among a barbecued pork sandwich, super dog or a Guinness Brat. Each $4
selection comes with a complimentary 20 oz. Pepsi. Or try one of our Miller or
Labatt beer specials for $3. Post time is 7:00 p.m.
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Freshman New York-breds splash to victory at Monticello
At Monticello Raceway on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28 the pouring rains finally abated just prior to post time, still a continual drizzle made the racetrack wet, though not slippery.
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Freshman fillies featured at Indiana Downs
Freshman fillies were featured at Indiana Downs on Friday in the first round of Indiana Sires Stakes competition.
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Winchester, Gun Show win OBC freshman paces
The Ohio Breeders Championships were in the spotlight on Wednesday at Delaware.
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NYSS freshman trotting fillies invade Batavia Downs
Freshman New York bred trotting fillies will be on full display Saturday night at Batavia Downs Casino with a pair of Sire Stake events and five Late Closers highlighting the racing program.
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Freshman pacers to race for $165,000 in Babic Memorials
The leading 2-year-old New Jersey sired pacers will be racing for a total of $165,000 on Saturday at Freehold Raceway in the Lou Babic Memorial Open and Babic Filly finals.
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Plenty of ‘Upside’ for this freshman filly
After heeding some advice and watching her sales video, Robert Krivelin was thrilled to purchase Upside Hanover for $18,000, but his elation immediately transformed into an emotion akin to fear the first time he laid eyes on her.
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Freshman pacing fillies poised to invade Monticello Raceway
On Tuesday afternoon, August 30 Monticello Raceway will host the seventh leg of the New York Sire Stakes for freshman pacing fillies, which will carry a total purse in excess of $150,000.
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Freshman quartet aims for PA sweep
No 3-year-old in the Pennsylvania program — Sire Stakes or Stallion Series — could effect a four-race sweep of their preliminary legs in 2011, but a quartet of 2-year-olds could bring off the unblemished quadractor before the end of this week.
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Freshman pacer has special meaning to Bellino family
When Mybrothergeorge competes in Saturday’s $317,800 Woodrow Wilson at Meadowlands Racetrack, it will be the biggest race of his fledgling career. But for Joe Bellino, the size of the purse matters little. Every race with Mybrothergeorge is special.
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- Amish man creates a racing board game!This reporter may not have played a real board game in years, but....being the harness racing purist or junkie that I am; I could not resist being one of the first people to purchase a brand new board game called Midwest Harness Racing. […]
- Lots of exciting races at the Running AcesAnother large crowd turned out at Running Aces Harness Park on Tuesday night and were treated to some outstanding racing and thrilling stretch drives, evidenced by the fact that six of the final seven races produced photo finishes. […]
- Ronnie Wrenn Jr. scores big Tuesday nightRonnie Wrenn Jr. drove six winners on Tuesday (June 18) at Northfield Park. Wrenn's winners included Village Boss ($4.00) in race two, Friskie Town ($2.10) in race five, Rosebud-Sharkalert ($5.00) in race nine, Rare Commodity ($15.00) in race 10, Ridge Park ($3.60) in race 11 and Goin Home Ray ($11.20) in race 14. […]
- Harpley in search of his first challenge winJunee horseman Bruce Harpley has won a number of feature juvenile events around Australia during his long and distinguished harness racing career but one series that has eluded him to date is the New South Wales Breeders Challenge. […]
- Miller-Morgan combo score at the PoconosThe combination of harness racing trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. and driver David Miller scored a pair of wins with the two fastest times in Stallion Series action for three-year-old trotting fillies on Tuesday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. […]
- Nathan Hurst is enjoying the Queenland sunHarness racing trainer Nathan Hurst decided to escape the cold mornings at his training base of Eglington in New South Wales for a month and is enjoying the warmer weather in Queensland with a team of eight horses. Hurst has qualified Mcambro for Saturday nights Premiers Cup at the Gold Coast and he is hoping for a good result in the $50,000 feature. […]
- Lorrie Please wins $19,000 mares featureAllen Kaplan, Ira Kaplan and David Sheibs Lorrie Please (George Dennis, $8.40) surpassed $100,000 in seasonal earnings Tuesday with a 1:54.2 win in the featured $19,000 Mares Open at Harrington Raceway over a sloppy racetrack. […]
- Local star Zanardi returns to Globe DerbyLocal star Zanardi returns to Globe Derby Park after a luckless run at Melton when held up for a run entering the home straight. […]
- Michael Muscat is enjoying a golden runIn his first full season of training Londonderry based Michael Muscat is pleased with his results and is hoping to cap off an impressive year by qualifying multiple runners for the Breeders Challenge Finals day at Tabcorp Park Menangle on June 30. Muscats two year old filly Majestic Amy progressed through to the Gr.1 final after finishing second in her semi […]
- Major In Art sires first New Zealand winnerNot much gets past the team at Harnesslink, but one thing that did was Major In Arts first New Zealand winner, Major Sam, who was victorious last Friday night at Addington. […]
- Forbury Park meeting moving to SaturdayHRNZ and the NZRB have moved swiftly to co-ordinate re-jigged plans for South Island race meetings this week surrounding the forecast weather bomb that will work its way up the island from this evening. […]
- HRNZ Media Bites - Wednesday 18 JuneHi again everyone, please see below the Media Bites as we see them for the week. […]
- Old vs young in Gloucester Park featureSeemingly indestructible ten-year-old Has The Answers is poised to seriously test record-smashing five-year-old Livingontheinterest after drawing favourably at barrier two on the front line in the 2130m Quality Produce Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. […]
- Stakes filled weekend at Pocono DownsHarness racing's No. 1-ranked horse, 3-year-old pacer Captaintreacherous, leads a star-studded card Saturday night when Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs hosts eliminations for the Ben Franklin Pace, Earl Beal Jr. Memorial, Max C. Hempt Memorial and James M. Lynch Memorial stakes. […]
