Roosevelt Raceway

How Did USHWA Get To 75 From 12?

February 27, 2023

When the voters in the State of New York approved a referendum legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in November 1939, it foretold an exciting chapter for horse racing generally and the American-born sport ...

'Alumni Show' Presents Roosevelt Tribute

September 03, 2021

Roosevelt Raceway conducted its first race on Sept. 2, 1940, and its last race on June 15, 1988. The Harness Racing Alumni Show compiled a video tribute to the drivers who raced at Roosevelt and made ...

SC Rewind: Roosevelt Closes Forever

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith recalls a rather sad happening from 30 years ago when the fabled Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, New York closed its doors forever.

Harness Racing Song Released

January 10, 2018

It has been announced that a new song about harness racing has been released.

Roosevelt Raceway Last Reunion Auction

The last Roosevelt Raceway reunion is set for Saturday, July 22, 2017 and already has nearly 80 memorable drivers and trainers scheduled to attend.

Roosevelt Documentary Trailer Released

January 03, 2017

The Roosevelt Raceway Documentary is in production and the trailer has been released.

Grammy Award Winner Loves Racing

It has been announced that a Grammy Award-winning songwriter has turned his focus to harness racing.

Track Unveils New Website

It has been announced that a North American racetrack has recently revamped its website, which now promotes racing’s rich past and its future.

Racing, Gilligan's Island, And A Goat

August 14, 2015

The framers of the inaugural International Trot in 1959 could not have been more pleased with the way it was received and that over 48,000 fans attended the race spoke volumes alone. However, all inv...

‘Where It All Began’ Book Signing

November 12, 2014

Three authors, Victoria M. Howard, Billy Haughton and Freddie Hudson, will be signing their book ‘Roosevelt Raceway Where It All Began’ at the Book Revue in Huntington, NY on November 21 from 7–9 p.m.

Dahl's Move From Bike To Easel

When Jerry Dahl bet on his first horse, he never thought that he would end up driving a winner at Roosevelt Raceway.

Roosevelt Legacy Night Reminder

Roosevelt Raceway Legacy Night at the Meadowlands Racetrack is fast approaching and will take place on Saturday, May 17.

Be A Part Of The RRLP

The Roosevelt Raceway Legacy Project (RRLP) is coming down to the wire. The project is scheduled to officially open July 6 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York.