Harness Racing

Strong Hope Doubles Up In Buffalo

After pulling a mild $17.40 upset at Buffalo Raceway last Friday night, it seemed only natural that the public would give Strong Hope some more respect at the betting windows this week.

Doin The Town Passes

It has been announced that beloved broodmare Doin The Town, 2, 1:57.3; 3, 1:54.2 ($475,274), passed from foaling complications on April 5.

Burke On His Elitlopp Playoff Trio

North America’s leading trainer will have strength in numbers when he tries to add the inaugural edition of the Elitlopp Playoff to his list of major stakes wins.

Melander’s Bargain Buy Paying Off

“He’s a beautiful horse. I didn’t think I was going to be able to buy him for $30,000; I thought he was going to cost quite a bit more.”

Veteran Gelding Retired

As it turns out, Asgoodasioncewas made his final start when he finished third at Cal Expo on March 25, and is now ready to move on to the next phase of his life.

Maritime Race Date Changes

Trot Insider has learned that five race dates that were scheduled in the Maritimes have been cancelled, while one has also been added.

Details On Paddock, Drivers Meetings

Officials with the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission have announced the details regarding the upcoming paddock meeting and drivers-only meeting at Red Shores’ Charlottetown Driving Park.

Purse Distribution Change In Maritimes

Officials with the Maritime Breeders Association have announced that there will be a change in purse distribution for two-year-old colts and fillies for 2016.

Joe O’Brien, Lady Slipper Changes

Condition changes have been made to the Joe O’Brien Memorial and the PEI Lady Slipper Series, starting with foals of 2015.

More Stars Set For Big M

Saturday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack will mark the return of another stakes star.

Pocono Expands To ‘Regular Schedule’

Pocono Downs will settle into its ‘normal’ four-day racing week starting on Saturday. Mondays will be added two days later (April 11), thus completing the four consecutive days of competition that wil...

Violet Ferguson Passes

Horsewoman Violet L. Ferguson, 96, passed away on April 4 at Country Club Manor in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.