Mickey Burke Sr.

Green Magic winning at The Meadows

Green Magic Upsets Meadows Foes; Tribute To Burke Sr.

Green Magic peeled off cover past the three-quarters and brushed wide through the sloppy lane to spring a 19-1 upset in Saturday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $21,781 conditioned tro...

Mickey Burke Sr.

The MSOA Remembers Burke Sr.

When trainer Mickey Burke Sr. died at 87 on May 6, his passing inspired tributes and memories throughout harness racing — especially from members of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA),...

In loving memory of Mickey Burke Sr.

Michael 'Mickey' Burke Sr. Passes; Arrangements Set

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Michael “Mickey” James Burke Sr. of Fredericktown, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6 at the age of 87 in Florida. He was surrounded by his...

Lifetime Achievement Award For Burke

November 01, 2019

When Mickey Burke, Sr. started driving harness horses in 1956 the reinsmen wore soft caps and the sulky wheels were “open” and had no plastic safety discs.