Harness Racing

Racing Post For Casino Lobbying Exec

February 02, 2016

It has been announced that a 13-year CEO of a casino lobbying organization recently stepped away from his post and has become the new executive director of a major horse racing commission.

Richard Parsells Passes

February 02, 2016

Richard Parsells, 74, of Monticello, NY, passed away on January 28 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center.

OHHA Annual Meeting Details Announced

February 02, 2016

Officials with the Ontario Harness Horse Association have released the details surrounding the organization’s annual membership meeting, which is set for Saturday, February 13.

Thomas ‘Nooker’ MacNeil Passes

February 02, 2016

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred breeder/owner Thomas ‘Nooker’ MacNeil, from Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, has passed away at the age of 76.

Veteran Hoosier Executive Retiring

February 02, 2016

On Tuesday, February 2, Centaur Gaming, operators of Hoosier Park, announced that Brian Elmore, the company’s vice president of racing, will retire on Friday, February 26 after having spent more than ...

Free Racing Game Boasts $10K Prize

February 02, 2016

Hoping to attract ‘millennials’ to the horse racing industry, a prominent horse owner is putting up $10,000 to the first person in his online game who can correctly pick ten horse races in a row.

Handicapping Challenge Seeking Sponsors

February 02, 2016

Plans are underway for the 2016 Hambletonian Society Grand Circuit Handicapping Challenge that will be run by ‘HANA Harness.’

New Career For Golden Receiver

February 02, 2016

"The first time they put a saddle on him he went through streams and rivers...He’s a tremendously smart horse and he loves having a job."

SC Annual Members Meeting Details

February 02, 2016

Standardbred Canada members are invited to attend the SC Annual Meeting of Members.

Bushwacker Lowers The Boom

February 01, 2016

The public bet Bushwacker off the board in Monday’s $30,000 Preferred Handicap at Dover Downs, and the Chris Ryder pupil honoured his pari-mutuel promise thanks to a 1:50.2 triumph.

Midnite Hardy Underway At Pompano

February 01, 2016

Cascata and Goldstar Raider were victorious in their respective divisions in the opening leg of the Midnite Hardy Late Closing Series at Pompano Park on Monday night.

Grand Slam For Etruscan Hanover

February 01, 2016

Etruscan Hanover is living proof that patience pays off.