Greyhound

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‘Dooley’ And The ‘Gray Ghost’

November 08, 2017

“To many, the words love, hope and dreams are synonymous with horses,” (author unknown). For Verner ‘Dooley’ Putnam, the horse of dreams that captured his heart was champion trotter, Greyhound.

SC Rewind: Greyhound's Hambletonian

August 08, 2015

In this week's edition of Rewind, Robert Smith recalls the early history of the annual classic known as the Hambletonian as well as the 1935 Hambo and its still beloved and famous winner. Despite the ...

Rare Greyhound Print Up For Auction

An iconic print of Greyhound setting his historic time trial mark of 1:59.3/4 on July 16, 1937, reproduced from an oil by Richard Stone Reeves, will be offered for live auction on July 5 at the Harnes...

'Grey Ghosts' To Invade Pocono Downs

September 26, 2014

It’s that time of year again! Time for the “Grey Ghosts” to hit the track at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for their annual “Grey Ghost and Poltergeist Pace” on Wednesday, October 29. The Race Office...

Greyhound Gals Fulfill Their Destiny

The entire harness racing industry owes Jan Heine and Nancy Brejc a debt of gratitude. Unwittingly, they became the stewards of a large and irreplaceable piece of Standardbred lore – Greyhound’s stal...

‘Grey Ghost’s Home Coming To Goshen

When the great grey trotter, Greyhound, won the 1935 Hambletonian at Goshen, New York’s Good Time Park, America was emerging from the Great Depression.

Fla. Dog Racing / Card Room Bill Advances

According to a report, on Tuesday, April 26 a bill passed through the Florida House which would see card rooms in the state be able to operate without having to host programs of live greyhound racing

NZ T-Bred Organizations Vote To Amalgamate

January 22, 2010

According to reports, a vote within the New Zealand thoroughbred horse racing industry has resulted 3-1 in favour of giving the go-ahead towards the amalgamated 'One Racing' concept which would bring ...

SC Rewind: Team To Pole

November 21, 2009

Robert Smith takes a look at a harness racing oddity that is listed as part of the sport's official records

Hinsdale Ceases Operations, Surrenders License

December 16, 2008

Hinsdale Greyhound Park in New Hampshire, which opened in 1958 and offered live harness racing until 1985, announced on Monday, December 15 that it has ceased operations and surrendered its pari-mutue