Ushwa Awards

Canadian owner Brad Grant and driver Dexter Dunn, both important components in the success of Bergstein Proximity Award-winning pacer Bulldog Hanover, garnered individual honours in their respective c...

Hanover Shoe Farms, the fabled nursery located in south-central Pennsylvania, has been voted as the 2022 Dan Patch Breeder of the Year as voted by members of United States Harness Writers Association ...

The four-year-old pacer Bulldog Hanover, who posted the fastest time ever for a mile this summer when he won in 1:45.4 while capturing the imagination of all both within and outside the harness sport,...

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the horses who will be honoured for their performances at Batavia Downs during the 2022 racing season.

Ellen Harvey and Dr. Bob Murphy are the recipients of the January Davies Humanitarian Award for “outstanding contribution both inside and outside of the harness racing world.” The award is named in ho...

Debbie Little, the president of the New York City chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) and a columnist for Harness Racing Update, has been named USHWA’s Member of the Year ...

With the 2022 meet coming to a close, the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs will honour the top performing driver and trainer in the winner’s ...

Ron Beback Jr. will be presented with the Good Samaritan Award by the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs for his heroic actions to save an over...

Bethany Graffam, who works tirelessly in the Graffam family stable located in Falmouth, Maine, has been named the 2022 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.

Anthony S. “Tony” Beltrami has been voted United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Amateur Driver of the Year for 2022 in a vote conducted by USHWA with the amateur driving clubs.

It’s been said that if one were to pick an unbeatable gift for Gabe Prewitt, the odds-on favourite would be a hat rack. Known for his sharp handicapping acumen and race calling skills, as well as his ...

Caesars Entertainment will once again be the title sponsor for the 2023 Dan Patch Award Banquet hosted by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).