Awards

John Rallis

Rallis In The Hot Seat

With the tables turned and John Rallis in the hot seat answering the interview questions this time, the TROT magazine associate editor and broadcast racing analyst reflected on his quick rise to promi...

Wally Hennessey

Hennessey Talks Past, Present And Future

"How do you step back from something that it's your passion, it's your love, and you can still do it? And you still get the opportunity to do it?"

The connections of Ervin Hanover

A Different 2026 Schedule For Ervin Hanover

February 27, 2026

Trainer David Menary has a plan for Ervin Hanover, one that could make the 2025 Dan Patch and O'Brien Award winner even more of a threat in 2026.

Bill O'Donnell

O'Donnell Honoured By Stan Bergstein-Proximity Award

February 26, 2026

Bill O'Donnell is as straight a shooter as they come. The multiple Hall of Famer isn't known to mince words when asked.

Bob McClure

The Driving Force Behind Beau Jangles

February 23, 2026

While undefeated pacing colt Beau Jangles took his cross-border connections on a ride of a lifetime in 2025, it was driver Bob McClure who had the best seat of all.

Peanutbutterfalcon winning at Running Aces

Peanutbutterfalcon Named Minnesota Horse Of The Year

February 23, 2026

Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. (MHRI) hosted it's annual meeting and awards banquet at Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack on Saturday, Feb. 21 and conducted voting among the attending membership fo...

Beau Jangles

Beau Jangles Voted U.S. Horse Of The Year

February 23, 2026

Beau Jangles, who was a perfect 12-for-12 in his two-year-old season and honoured as a divisional Dan Patch Award winner this past December, was named the 2025 U.S. Pacer of the Year and U.S. Horse of...

The connections of Ladies From Hell accept a trophy

Western Fair Hosts 2025 Awards Night

February 21, 2026

The Raceway at Western Fair District celebrated another exceptional season of harness racing on Saturday, Feb. 21 as horsepeople, owners, caretakers and supporters gathered in the Top of the Fair dini...

Big Ranger

Ohio Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductees Celebrated

January 10, 2026

Big Ranger was announced as the 2025 Ohio Horse of the Year at the sold-out Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet on Jan. 10, 2026, at the Renaissance Columbus-Westerville in Weste...

Roger L’Heureux Award Recipient Named

January 08, 2026

The 2025 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award, presented by Equine Guelph, has been awarded to Sara Visser, a second-semester Veterinary Technician student with a growing passion for Standardbred rac...

Gooden Named USHWA President's Award Recipient

January 06, 2026

"Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved."

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Announces 2025 Award Winners

January 05, 2026

The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced its 2025 award winners, recognizing the top performers from an outstanding season of harness racing in London, Ont. The annual Awards Night will take...

Terhune To Receive USHWA President's Award

January 05, 2026

Michael Carter, president of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), has selected Janet Terhune as the recipient of a 2026 President’s Award.