Hambletonian

As explained in an article by The New York Times, on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack, Jeff Gural will be taking some time away from trying to save harness racing so he can try to capture the ind...

In the world of harness racing, John Fielding is one of the more prominent owners in the sport, and there aren't many stakes events the Toronto resident hasn’t won. However, the Hambletonian is one ra...

“I know there are a lot of nice horses in there and it’s not the easiest race to win. But I’m very pleased with how my horse is coming into the race and I wouldn’t trade places with anybody.”

It might be a longshot for Holmdel’s Tom Pontone and his father Lou to visit the winner’s circle again in Saturday’s $1.2 million Hambletonian Stakes, but that is better than no shot.

Growing up in a big city there were few things to be envious of.

Hall of Fame trainer Jimmy Takter typically heads into Hambletonian Day with plenty of power on several fronts, including a colt in each of the three eliminations for the $1-million classic.

Chuck Sylvester says it takes some luck to win the Hambletonian. It also takes a well-prepared horse. The 73-year-old trainer thinks Spider Blue Chip is ready. The remainder will be determined Saturda...

Assemblyman Ron Dancer said this weekend’s $1.2-million Hambletonian is on track to be one of the most exciting events in harness racing as the revitalized industry at the Meadowlands will be showcase...

“When he (Royalty For Life) was younger, you would not have picked him to be such a great horse. He really came into his own when he saw there was a finish line and he wanted to be there first.”

The $1.2 million Hambletonian is the major draw on Saturday’s Meadowlands card, but for a trio of teenagers, the featured race will take place several hours earlier.

The post position draw for the 88th Hambletonian for three-year-old trotters took place Tuesday, July 30 at the Il Villaggio restaurant in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The Hambletonian, which returns to a h...