- Clinic attracts current Meadows competitorOn Sunday, May 19th, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and SPHO of Ohio hosted a Dressage Clinic in Laurelville, Ohio with trainer, Jennifer Daniels. Ten horse and rider combinations participated along with individuals that audited the clinic. […]
- No racing at Yonkers from June 2nd to 14thA friendly reminder from friendly Yonkers Raceway that after the Art Rooney Pace/Lismore stakes program of Saturday, June 1, Yonkers Raceway is dark for live harness racing (and evening simulcasting) until Friday, June 14. […]
- Regulations - Kentucky Sire Stakes approvedThe Kentucky Standardbred Advisory Committee on Thursday (May 23) approved parameters for new regulations designed to increase participation in the harness racing Kentucky Sire Stakes program. […]
- Catskill amateurs offer spring pacing seriesThe Catskill Amateur Drivers Club will be offering a Spring Pacing Series which will begin at Monticello Raceway on May 29 and continue on the Wednesdays of June 5, 12 and 19 with the harness racing final and consolation slated for June 26. […]
- Fielding - Uncle Peter is on the upswing!Harness racing owner John Fielding feels the 'success pendulum' may be swinging upward again for Uncle Peter. He hopes to see proof of that from his 4-year-old trotter in Sunday's $250,000 Maxie Lee Memorial at Harrah's Philadelphia. […]
- A Buffalo mobile app for racing informationBuffalo Raceway is pleased to announce that as part of the Erie County Fair mobile application there is a dedicated section to all the harness racing information of the Hamburg Oval. […]
- Tisbert, Di Stefano shine at PlainridgeThe young and racing's elder stateman put on an offensive driving skills Thursday at Plainridge Racecourse. […]
- Pacers Legends coming to Hoosier ParkTen of the Pacers' more recognizable names from the past 40 years are slated to make a joint-appearance at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Friday, May 24 to kick off the start of Memorial Day weekend live racing. This group of past ABA and NBA Pacers will sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans starting at 7 p.m. in the Hoosier Park Terrace. […]
- Special memorial day card at Scioto DownsScioto Downs Racino will host a special Memorial Day race card on Monday (May 28) with a 1:00 p.m. post time. […]
- Horowitz retirement headlines closing nightCal Expo is giving a tip of the cap to Alan Horowitz Saturday night, naming the closing-night mainharness racing event for the executive secretary of the California Harness Horsemen's Association. He will be leaving the post at the end of the month after 36 years of service. […]
- Doctor Butch leads dozen into Art RooneyThe Doctor is in...to the tune of 30-large. […]
- Sirius XM's to debut with June 1 Art RooneySaturday Night at the Races, which features live radio broadcasts of many of the top harness racing in North America, will begin its fourth year June 1 with a show featuring the Art Rooney Pace and the Lismore at Yonkers. […]
- 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. […]
- Super sire Rocknroll Hanover dead, aged 11"He made all of our dreams come true!" […]
- Kiwi gets his say at U.S.A. Racing CongressA United Code of Conduct should be introduced so there is consistent international governance in harness racing Associations, Clubs, Boards, and Commissions throughout the world. […]
- Plenty of trial form to dig your teeth intoJust when you think you've seen all of Mark Purdon's two-year-old artillery he reaches into the cabinet and gets out some more. That's what you had to be left thinking, after the Purdon clan dominated the 2yo harness racing trials at Addington yesterday (Monday February 25). […]
- USTA video from Harness Racing CongressThe U.S. Trotting Association, which will conduct its annual meeting in congress with Harness Horsemen International, Harness Racing Tracks of America and the U.S. Harness Writers Association from Feb. 28 through March 4, will provide live, online video streaming of several events and same-day online video coverage of several discussion panels. […]
- Happy Valentine's Day - horses included!Valentine's Day - February 14 - is not only a day when humans exchange their undoubted love for each other, but it should also be a day when we extend our adoration to all the world's beautiful animals - especially our wonderful harness racing breed. […]
- Troublemaker's last winner is really uniqueSemen that was collected 14 years ago provided the late American harness racing stallion - Troublemaker - with his last ever victory at Canberra on Monday night February 11th. […]
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Rachel Dancer, 83; matriarch of prominent Ocean County family in public … – Asbury Park Press (blog)
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Asbury Park Press (blog) Rachel L. Dancer, one of harness racing's leading standardbred owners of champion horses during her marriage to the late Harness Racing Hall of Famer Stanley Dancer, died May 16 in Pompano Beach, Fla., at the age of 83. She would have been 84 on … |
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Five men jailed for illegal horse racing on public road – VIDEO – IrishCentral
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Five men jailed for illegal horse racing on public road – VIDEO
IrishCentral A judge in Cork has sent five men to jail for five months for dangerous driving after a sulky race on the Cork to Mallow road last May. YouTube footage of the sulky race – a form of harness racing using a two-wheeled cart – shows how traffic was … |
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Let’s Hear from the Public
Sudbury Downs concluded their 2012 season last night which probably signals the end of racing at the track thanks to the cancellation of the Slots at Racetrack program. The Sudbury Star paper also had an article about the end of racing there. In the article, there are the expected comments from horsemen and employees lamenting the likely passing of an era there. The handle on the final night of racing at Sudbury was $17,502 while purses were $59,600.
If you are reading this blog, you can pretty much imagine the comments coming from horse people and those directly impacted by the closing of the track but what about the comments from the general public? To say those comments cut like a knife would be an understatement.
One individual, who from the comments appears to be a race fan stated:
Just what did the Downs spend the money from OLG on? The money meant to be used to to try to increase interest in racing?
What they didn’t spend it on was anything to attract people to the track. Including the restaurant.
Another, in response to a quote in the article which states horse racing can’t survive the relocation of the slot machines:
So what he is saying is that from 1974 to 1999 a 25 year period they managed to stay in business, and now that the SLOTS are leaving after 13 years being their, they can no longer continue to operate? WOW sounds like a bad business…I guess there really is no interest for horse racing in sudbury [sic] if for 13 years this business only survived thanks to OLG….Well then SEE YA LATER…just be thankfull [sic] for the extra 13 years you had and couldn’t turn a profit without those OLG Slots!
Here we have someone who feels sorry for those being put out of work:
In a way it is OK to feel sorry for the handlers, the groomers, the other people working at the track, the farmers who sold the feed and the rest of the people who didn’t make a lot of money but loved the animals.
To the owners who made a lot of money, I don’t feel sorry one bit.
Now granted, this shouldn’t be considered a scientific sampling. These are three people who happened to take the time to comment on a newspaper article. How many others are sympathetic to the plight of horsemen (as well as those not)? Who knows? Abacus does or do they?.
In a survey done in August, Abacus Data (who was commissioned by Racing Future) found that 17% supported the plan to end the SAR program while 41% opposed the plan. Case closed, victory for the horse industry right? The press release announcing the results of the survey indicate three out of four oppose ending the SAR program. Of course, if you look only at those with firm opinions, you can make this argument. But there is 42% who were indifferent to what happens to the SAR program, which is a problem in itself as you can argue indifferent is a nice term for ‘I could care less’. Mind you, since this survey was commissioned by Racing Future, odds are the question was worded in favor of racing. I would suggest the 42% who are indifferent about the SAR program is what allowed the Liberals to take aim at the racing industry.
Being South of the Border, I am not really connected to Ontario politics but if I had to venture whether or not the Liberals control Parliament after the next election, it probably be more about other issues, such as the decision to prorogue (suspending) Parliament, questionable decision which appear to be costing Ontario taxpayers money than it would be about ending the SAR programs. This is a problem for Ontario racing interests, and doesn’t bode well down the road for American racing interests unless they somehow engage the general public.
In the meanwhile, here is a photo gallery from what was likely the final night of racing at Sudbury Downs.
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Harness track opposes deal between Canterbury Park and … – Minnesota Public Radio
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Harness track opposes deal between Canterbury Park and …
Minnesota Public Radio Earlier this month, Canterbury Park horse race track and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announced a new partnership. The tribe said it would … Racing board backs Canterbury Park-Mystic Lake Casino alliance Running Aces feels like 'redheaded stepchild' in Canterbury-Mystic … State racing board approves Canterbury/tribal agreement on 'racino' |
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Harness track opposes deal between Canterbury Park and Shakopee Mdewakanton … – Minnesota Public Radio
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Minnesota Public Radio The Minnesota Racing Commission will hold a special meeting this afternoon to consider a proposed agreement that would send millions of dollars to the state's horse racing industry. Earlier this month, Canterbury Park horse race track and the Shakopee … Editorial: A promising deal for Canterbury, tribe |
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Canterbury Park, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community nose out competitors – Minnesota Public Radio
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Canterbury Park, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community nose out competitors
Minnesota Public Radio A Minnesota horse racing track is getting a major financial boost from a former competitor. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community says it will spend $75 million over the next decade to subsidize prize purses at nearby Canterbury Park. |
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2008 Kentucky Derby horse Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking two … – North Country Public Radio
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2008 Kentucky Derby horse Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking two …
North Country Public Radio (05/07/12) Horse racing is in the midst of its triple crown, with the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, the Preakness later this month in Maryland, and New York's Belmont Stakes coming up in June. Breeding and training thoroughbreds and harness horses … |
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In horse racing, balancing animal welfare with the bottom line – North Country Public Radio
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In horse racing, balancing animal welfare with the bottom line
North Country Public Radio (05/07/12) Horse racing is in the midst of its triple crown–with the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, the Preakness later this month in Maryland, and New York's Belmont Stakes coming up in June. Breeding and training thoroughbreds and harness horses … |
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Morning Read: Decline of NY horse-racing turns into freefall – North Country Public Radio (blog)
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Morning Read: Decline of NY horse-racing turns into freefall
North Country Public Radio (blog) It's hard to know which dire story to link to, as we ponder the sorry state of the horse-racing industry in New York state and the North Country. Breeding and training thoroughbreds and harness horses has been a tradition in our region for decades. |
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New Jersey public policy group speaks against harness racing at Monmouth
Harness racing at Monmouth Park would be a bad idea — according to a public policy group.
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- Third time a charm for Arch MadnessFor eight years, Arch Madness has provided breeder/co-owner Marc Goldberg with "an unbelievable ride." Goldberg and the horses other connections are hoping for one more great trip this weekend. […]
- Memorial Day race to honour Boston victimKrystle Campbell of Medford, MA, one of the victims of the Patriots Day bombing at last month's Boston Marathon, will be memorialized in a winners circle ceremony on Monday (5/27) at Scarborough Downs. […]
- Who will win it this weekend?Harness racing has really come into the special stakes season and this weekend is no exception around the globe with major events taking place both in the United States and Europe. So lets take a look at the big races and see if we can pick some winners! […]
- Clinic attracts current Meadows competitorOn Sunday, May 19th, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and SPHO of Ohio hosted a Dressage Clinic in Laurelville, Ohio with trainer, Jennifer Daniels. Ten horse and rider combinations participated along with individuals that audited the clinic. […]
- No racing at Yonkers from June 2nd to 14thA friendly reminder from friendly Yonkers Raceway that after the Art Rooney Pace/Lismore stakes program of Saturday, June 1, Yonkers Raceway is dark for live harness racing (and evening simulcasting) until Friday, June 14. […]
- Regulations - Kentucky Sire Stakes approvedThe Kentucky Standardbred Advisory Committee on Thursday (May 23) approved parameters for new regulations designed to increase participation in the harness racing Kentucky Sire Stakes program. […]
- Catskill amateurs offer spring pacing seriesThe Catskill Amateur Drivers Club will be offering a Spring Pacing Series which will begin at Monticello Raceway on May 29 and continue on the Wednesdays of June 5, 12 and 19 with the harness racing final and consolation slated for June 26. […]
- Fielding - Uncle Peter is on the upswing!Harness racing owner John Fielding feels the 'success pendulum' may be swinging upward again for Uncle Peter. He hopes to see proof of that from his 4-year-old trotter in Sunday's $250,000 Maxie Lee Memorial at Harrah's Philadelphia. […]
- Hall team wins 5 at Gloucester Park - videosTo train half the card at Gloucester Park on a Friday night is not new for harness racing trainer Gary Hall Snr but it is becoming a regular occurrence these days. […]
- Our Sixpence is crowned 'Queen in Pacific'Our Sixpence capped a magnificent harness racing season with a brilliant win in the SEW-Eurodrive Queen Of The Pacific at Tabcorp Park Melton. The 10-metre handicap proved no barrier as she worked mid-race to find the death outside longshot Giggling Girl. […]
- Party in Stockholm, Sweden, this weekendThree days of first class trotting races and a harness racing select sale with 100 of the best Swedish-bred yearlings. That's the menu in Stockholm, Sweden, this weekend. […]
- A Buffalo mobile app for racing informationBuffalo Raceway is pleased to announce that as part of the Erie County Fair mobile application there is a dedicated section to all the harness racing information of the Hamburg Oval. […]
- Weekend racing to heat up at PEI tracksHarness racing kicks into high gear this weekend with action at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park on Saturday at 6pm while Red Shores Summerside launches for the season on Sunday. […]
- JK Special delivers in the featureJK Special, under the command of Walter Cheverie, captured the fillies and mares feature in 1:57.3. […]
