Harness racing Aug 29, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Bennett takes diligent approach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Douglas aims to extend record Aug 17, 2008
NO SURPRISE to hear that Auckland Reactor cleaned up at the New Zealand harness racing awards in Auckland. The unbeaten colt was voted three-year-old pacer of the year and harness horse of the year after 11 wins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Horse racing: Shadow Play wins Adios Pace (Today) Aug 10, 2008
The Adios triumph also was the self-described biggest in harness racing for a sports figure better known for his accomplishments in hockey: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Serge Savard. "I've been in harness racing for 15 to 20 years, but I got out of it for a while," said Savard, who drove to Pocono Downs from Canada Friday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel to Open August 28 Aug 8, 2008
The permanent 350,000-square-foot structure will have as many as 4,200 slot machines and integrate The Meadows' long-standing tradition of harness racing with state-of-the-art gaming facilities. It also will provide popular dining venues, including a premier steak house and a specialty restaurant that overlooks the racetrack. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It's called 'nostalgia!' Aug 7, 2008
She is active in the harness racing industry and is an accomplished motivational speaker. Her column appears regularly in this space. (Carmi Times, IL)
Golden days fade away for Lobell Farms Aug 2, 2008
There are four miles of white wooden fences that surround and traverse the gentle slopes of Lana Lobell farm in Bedminster which, more than 20 years ago, was -- excuse the thoroughbred term -- the crown jewel of harness racing ... Today, The Meadowlands hosts the Hambletonian, The Kentucky Derby of harness racing. (NJ.com -- News)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 1, 2008
Harness racing: The Hambletonian. Channel: 11 Channel: 3 Channel: 8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Accident brings back memories Aug 1, 2008
Someone said they didn't understand my reference to "Edmund Fitzgerald" in the harness racing story that ran in Tuesday's Times. So for those of you who don't remember the Gordon Lightfoot ballad, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" was a great song about a ship by that name that went down in stormy Lake Michigan years ago. (Carmi Times, IL)
Piddles doesn't piddle around in money race Jul 31, 2008
That name was done proud Wednesday, when Piddles, the horse not the boy, won the 13,825 Illinois Stallion Stakes 2-year-old colt trot for one of the biggest paydays in Coles County Fair harness racing. On a twilight racing night in which Eastern Illinois University student Marcus Miller drove a pair of victories, the local Paul Phillips barn could also celebrate. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Lucky' Finn wins with exciting finish Jul 30, 2008
This was the second straight year that a horse trained by Jerald Viviani won a memorial race named after his father-in-law, the late Paul Phillips who was an Illinois Harness Racing Hall of Famer whose wife, Sue, now continues to own a stable of standardbreds near Charleston. It s exciting to win Paul s blanket and fun to win at home, Viviani said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Record setter is back at today's Coles County Fair Jul 28, 2008
CHARLESTON -- Armbro Barnes, who two years ago recorded the fastest harness racing mile in Coles County Fair history, is back to pace today. The 7-year-old Frankfort horse trained and driven by Lavern Hostetler is among the highlight entries as harness racing begins at the fairgrounds. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 News Summary Jul 25, 2008
The White County Fair opens Saturday with a Western horse show, and harness racing is planned Sunday and Monday nights. Norman Puckett will retire as Carmi postmaster next week. (Carmi Times, IL)
Art Officialwins $1.1 million Meadowlands Pace in upset Jul 20, 2008
Pierce moved his colt to the outside about halfway down the stretch and didn't collar the tiring Somebeachsomewhere until the final strides in posting the biggest upset in harness racing this year. "My horse felt very g 000036CA ood,'' Pierce said. "I just wasn't sure how much the other horse had left in his tank. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mohegan Sun is ready to shine Jul 16, 2008
The new facility will move the majority of the Mohegan s mechanical gaming away from cramped quarters beside the harness racing track, and give the casino more ammunition to combat a nationwide gambling slowdown and increased regional competition. We wanted to provide an experience beyond just gaming, said Robert Soper, casino president and chief executive. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Somebeachsomewhere Rules Mohawk and... Jul 16, 2008
In his exhibition life, while touring the countryside to run against Time, his popularity grew to outrageous proportions in an era when harness racing was top sports dog. Somebeachsomewhere will land who knows where in the history of harness racing. (Suite101.com)
Former resident races harness horses Jul 13, 2008
Editor's Note: Some information regarding the Hawkinsville Harness Racing facility was provided from an article in Southwest Georgia Living. Mary Frances Donalson can be reached by e-mail at , or telephone at (229) 246-2827, Ext. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Steelers ownership in turmoil Jul 8, 2008
According to the source, the brothers in question are Timothy, Patrick and John Rooney, who are involved with the operation of Empire City at Yonkers Raceway, a harness racing track in Yonkers, N.Y., and the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. The five Rooney brothers -- Dan, Art Jr., Timothy, Patrick and John, all sons of the late founder Art Rooney Sr. -- combine to own 80 percent of the team, with each owning an equal share, or 16 percent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New starter for an old firm Jul 4, 2008
The Newcastle harness racing quaddie on Saturday night will kick off with $51,935. 64 in the pool and the First 4 in the opening race has $37,205,83. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stewards super-panel on horizon Jun 28, 2008
A STEWARDS panel covering all three racing codes and disbanding the Greyhound and Harness Racing Regulatory Authority (GHRRA) are part of recommendations made to the Racing Minister, Graham West. The five-year review into the greyhound and harness racing acts is out for public comment, with the abolition of the GHRRA paving the way for the minor codes to elect five-member boards to control each sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fair time begins in the Lake “O” Jun 25, 2008
Following the parade, the fair goes into full swing with events ranging from a dodgeball tournament, harness racing, a talent show, volleyball tournament and a horse pull. There is something for everyone, Lozo said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Menangle's big track of the future to be christened today Jun 24, 2008
THE new dawn for harness racing will break at 11 ... "The favourite for Menangle's opening event is Make Mine Cullen, which is trained by Peter Morris. She won her only start at Harold Park.There will be nine races to test the complex today before Sunday's grand opening featuring seven group 1 races, including the Ladyship Mile and the Len Smith Mile."We are expecting a couple of hundred people to come and have a look at the track," NSW Harness Racing Club racing manager David Wonson jnr said.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Team driving' sledge unjust Jun 8, 2008
IAN DOBSON has done a stack for harness racing in Australasia over the years but the powerful New Zealand owner-breeder was out of line after Gotta Go Cullen finished second to arch-rival Changeover in the rich 4YO Harness Emerald at Cambridge last Saturday. Dobson - of In The Pocket, Christian Cullen and Mainland Banner fame - allegedly cried "team driving" to the Sunday Star-Times after Changeover's stablemate Victory Spirit burned out of the gates in a 26. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Big Brown fever hits Carbondale OTB Jun 6, 2008
Pocono Downs will also have its own harness racing starting at 2 p.m., and Mr. Wise said the track hopes to reel in new fans, with Big Brown as the main attraction. I m not sure people are that fluent in horse racing and handicapping, but they know the basics, Mr. Wise said. (Scranton Times, PA)
'Crazy Good' traces life of harness-race star Dan Patch Jun 3, 2008
Leerhsen does for early 20th-century American harness racing what Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit did for Depression-era Thoroughbred racing ... At the dawn of the 20th century, Patch reigned as the Secretariat of harness racing at a time when it was more popular than Thoroughbred racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
PA Gaming Control Board Supports Efforts to Improve Horse Health and Welfare May 17, 2008
"With the passage of this resolution, the Gaming Control Board has pledged its commitment to work with industry stakeholders to help prevent life-threatening injuries to our equine athletes and to ensure the long-term success of racing." The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004 is delivering on its promise of strengthening the Commonwealth's horse and harness racing industries ... The PGCB's Office of Racetrack Gaming worked closely with the Department of Agriculture and... (PR Newswire)
Third casino would complete Pittsburgh's gaming scene May 13, 2008
Centaur Gaming will present plans for its proposed Lawrence County slots casino and harness racing complex next week, a $429 million facility that could be the last piece of western Pennsylvania's new gambling market. Indianapolis-based Centaur Inc., which was granted a racing license from the in September, is seeking the last of seven available slots licenses for Valley View Downs, a combination racetrack/casino, or "racino," on 250 acres of land about 55 miles north of Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Leaving the Park is a no-brainer May 11, 2008
SO THE Members Against Menangle group - numbers unknown - has been formed to fight any move by the NSW Harness Racing Club to sell Harold Park ... Harness Racing Victoria bit the bullet and decided to leave Moonee Valley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
6 New Jersey race horses test positive for doping May 8, 2008
TRENTON Six harness racing horses have tested positive for performance-enhancing substances under expanded testing protocols in New Jersey, state racing officials said Tuesday. New Jersey Racing Commission Executive Director Frank Zanzuccki said laboratory tests confirmed that the six horses under the care of trainer Ernest Adam and owned by Stephen C. Slender had tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Erythropoietin-Human, also known as EPO.. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Beach Fighter grabs spotlight May 4, 2008
"He copped a couple of bumps and bruises, enough to keep him out," NSW Harness Racing Club racing manager David Wonson jnr said. An hour before the derby the 2007 champion Gotta Go Cullen avenged his loss to Changeover in the Taylor Mile last week when he outsprinted the champ in the group 1 Messenger Championship at Alexandra Park in Auckland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Going against the odds May 3, 2008
A 30-minute drive north, the Isle Casino g of Pompano Park is a harness racing track that also has a casino and poker rooms. Ten kilometres west is Calder Race Course, which is open for races when Gulfstream isn't. (Globe and Mail)
Area Derby bettors may be shut out May 2, 2008
Gulfstream Park and the Isle of Capri Casino at Pompano Park (the harness racing track) also are affected. PBKC last year drew a combined 8,202 for the matinee and evening programs on the first Saturday in May, when the first leg of the Triple Crown always is held. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jockey looks to improve on record-breaking year Apr 21, 2008
In harness racing, a catch-driver is an individual who is hired by other trainers to drive their horses, and Tetrick is one of the best ... He wants to win the Hambletonian and the Little Brown Jug, two of harness racing s most prestigious races. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bad draw for Bart as he chases elusive fifth Apr 17, 2008
Provincial racing, greyhound, harness racing and breeding columns. Slipper specials: where your fancy will finish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bumper Albury crowd shows up the Gardens Apr 14, 2008
Note the submission to the commission of inquiry by the Australian Racing Board, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Ltd, Aushorse Ltd, Harness Racing Australia Inc: "Australian Quarantine And Inspection Service, on the other hand, has been shown by evidence before the commission to be a sedentary and reactive organisation which very much left quarantine up to others, be they overseas authorities or junior employees whose functions were considered too lowly to warrant real consideration by those in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trans-Tasman dream clash out Apr 13, 2008
NSW Harness Racing Club officials have abandoned hope of luring New Zealand superstar Auckland Reactor to Sydney for the $100,000 NSW Derby. Chief executive John Dumesny says expanded quarantine protocols will prevent the boom colt from clashing with unbeaten Riverina three-year-old Greg Kelly, Flite Dynasty and Simpson Memorial winner Mark Joseph at Harold Park on May 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Equestrian club failed, but the Boardmans thrived Apr 13, 2008
But the key to the entire operation was finagling state approval for seasonal harness racing with pari-mutuel wagering. The first order of business was to bring in experienced professional management and they found two of the best, the husband and wife team of Valerie and Seymour Boardman. (Florida Times-Union)
Stipes choose to put on nosebag Apr 6, 2008
HARNESS Racing Victoria tried on Friday to avert industrial action by stewards which later caused one race at both Horsham and Ballarat to be abandoned. After a breakdown in protracted negotiations for a new collective work agreement, stewards decided to take meal breaks during the meetings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ingham chooses Waller as trainer for new string Mar 29, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. John Schell and Craig YoungMarch 29, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Mar 28, 2008
(Sherri LaRose-Chiglo, Pioneer Press)Though Minnesota laid claim to the famous Dan Patch, it has never had a permanent venue for his sport harness racing. Until now. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Fairfield enjoys bumper night Mar 23, 2008
"We've got no [racing] dates next season but I've only got until May to tender for a Carnival of Cups night," the Fairfield Harness Racing Club secretary-manager said. Despite inclement weather the night before, Scherf was eager to report $3500 in gate takings and NSW TAB turnover of $719,000 on Fairfield's JD Watts Memorial meeting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Mar 22, 2008
Plus Meadowlands is host to harness racing. I doubt there's a big collector's market for uncashed winning tickets on harness racers other than possibly Hambletonian winners. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sports briefs Mar 17, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. Andy Roddick lost his temper -- and his third-round match at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, Calif. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Scheduling robs fields of talent Mar 16, 2008
Surely the Australian Harness Racing Council has the power to veto each state's group 1 programming. And outside NSW and Queensland, equine influenza can't be blamed for changing or congesting the calendar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
MLS set to officially name Philly as team No. 16 Feb 28, 2008
A slots casino opened in the city in January as part of a harness racing track. "The entire waterfront development -- which will bring both construction jobs and permanent jobs to a city where they are truly needed -- is an exciting project for Chester," said Sen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Palmer enrols in master Martin's finishing school Feb 23, 2008
" HAPPY KAYS: One of the most successful syndicates in harness racing is out to sneak two runners through to next week's Interdominion grand final at Moonee Valley when they contest tonight's semi-finals of the series at the track. The Betezy.com.au syndicate - led by bookmaker Alex Kay and son Ryan, who runs the corporate betting firm - has the Lance Justice-trained and driven Smooth Crusa and Smoken Up engaged in tonight's respective semi-finals in which the first five placegetters from each... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
State Racing Commission cuts money Feb 16, 2008
It will also have harness racing Sept. 12-14. Chippewa Downs in Belcourt will race on weekends beginning June 7 and ending June 23. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Developers plan $700 million gaming resort in Catskills Feb 12, 2008
Empire Resorts says it has an agreement with Concord Associates to relocate the Monticello Gaming and Raceway -- which would include video slot machines with harness racing -- as part of the project at the historic Concord Hotel. The project would include a gaming area, convention center, hotel, golf resort, retail stores, restaurants and other entertainment venues. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rendell unveils state funding plan for Chester soccer stadium Feb 1, 2008
A slots casino opened in the city in January as part of a harness racing track. Daily American Discussions. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PA Gaming Control Board and Department of Agriculture Host First Race Track Gaming Expo Jan 26, 2008
Each of Pennsylvania's seven licensed horse racing facilities will have displays, as will state agencies that oversee the gaming and horse racing industries, and organizations that represent the thoroughbred and harness racing businesses. In addition, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Chairman Mary DiGiacomo Colins, Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll and Secretary of Agriculture Dennis C Wolff will make brief comments at the 10:00 a.m. opening of the Expo. (PR Newswire)
It's all right on the night 00004000for the Valley Jan 25, 2008
It is believed the long-held agreement that Friday night is the domain of Harold Park harness racing may be altered to allow Canterbury to run a night meeting alongside Moonee Valley. MVRC chief executive John Cameron welcomed the industry's belated support for night racing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Waterhouse's guiding light Jan 25, 2008
A successful career in harness racing is hardly what you'd expect as a grounding for the woman who is paramount in steering a winning path for the Gai Waterhouse stable ... "Going back a few years when I was in harness racing I trained and drove about 50 winners," Hartney said on Thursday while booking jockeys for next week's thoroughbred racing and accepting with a mountain of runners for the Australia Day long weekend double-header at Randwick ... "Having the hands-on involvement in harness... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sports briefs: 1/18/08 Jan 18, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. Former Pitt forward John DeGroat, guard Shaun Fountain and center John Strickland of the Pittsburgh Xplosion were named to the American Conference team for the CBA All-Star Classic Monday in Yakima, Wash. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Randwick barrier trials to test viability of guide posts Jan 14, 2008
"It would be ideal, they are much safer than running rails," he said of the suggestion that guide posts be formally adopted in racing, as they have been in harness racing. "But problems arise as far as when horses get pushed to the inside of the posts. It is something we are happy to experiment with in barrier trials at this stage.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The game's all about the name Jan 13, 2008
HARNESS Racing Victoria forwarded a copy of Inter Dominion ranking conditions after the first-round seedings were queried in this column last month. Robin Hood at No 5 and Waipawa Lad (6), ahead of dual Miracle Mile winner Be Good Johnny at No. 7, were questioned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rogerson on the money Jan 13, 2008
GRAEME ROGERSON has posted his first win as a harness racing trainer after Dollars Bromac won at Cambridge in New Zealand on Friday ... Rogerson established a harness racing stable at his Hamilton property at the beginning of this season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Safari gets set to spoil party Jan 6, 2008
Harness Racing Victoria's Shane Gloury said all horses had travelled well and would spend at least a week in isolation ... IF CLIVE Palmer can repeat the fortunes he's enjoyed in the mining industry, Australasian harness racing could be about to strike it rich. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Proposal pitched to revive racing Jan 5, 2008
Tucker sketched the rise and tailing off in Montana of simulcast racing, which allows betting on faraway horse, greyhound and harness racing at licensed bars in the state. It was launched in conjunction with the Montana Board of Horse Racing in the late 1980s to funnel needed dollars into live horse tracks. (Missoulian, MT)
New Year's survival guide Dec 31, 2007
RING IN THE NEW YEAR: Dinner, live harness racing, entertainment and dancing, party favours, champagne at midnight; at Top of the Fair; tickets: $92. 50 a person available at guest relations in the raceway lobby or by calling 519-432-6600. (London Free Press)
Sports in Brief | Tennis' Chakvetadze robbed at home Dec 19, 2007
Donato Hanover, a leading contender for harness racing s horse-of-the-year honor, received 189 of 191 votes from the U.S. Harness Writers Association. The horse, trained by Steve Elliott, won 11 of 13 races, including the World Trotting Derby and the Canadian Trotting Classic, for record earnings of $2. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Russian tennis star is robbed at home Dec 19, 2007
Harness racing: Hambletonian winner Donato Hanover was selected trotting's top 3-year-old colt in voting by the U.S. Harness Writers Association. Build your classified ad with color photos. (The Palm Beach Post)
Flightpath n00004000ot clear to derby Dec 16, 2007
"We've organised a framed, open-sided marquee housing eight yards for the horses at the showgrounds," Queensland Harness Racing Board development manager Damian Raedler said. "They'll be there for a week and then be transported to Eagle Farm and flown to Avalon near Geelong.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Michael Jordan of harness racing used to race here Dec 15, 2007
Harness racing and football coaching news. Local harness racing folks found another reason to stick out their chests recently. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tell All Added To NA Cup Records Dec 15, 2007
Only one colt had won the North America Cup, Canada's biggest harness racing event, after being unraced at the age of two. Tell All joined that short list this season as he became the second pacer in history to accomplish the feat. (Suite101.com)
Report puts greyhound authority in doghouse Dec 13, 2007
A DAMNING report on the performance of the Greyhound and Harness Racing Regulatory Authority was released yesterday. The Internal Audit Bureau was commissioned by NSW Racing Minister Graham West in May to report on the GHRRA. It was specifically directed to look at the performance of management in regards to the delivery of benefits following the merger of the old Greyhound Racing Authority and the Harness Racing Authority. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Operating Results Dec 13, 2007
Dec. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or MTGA or the Authority, the owner and operator of a gaming and entertainment complex located near Uncasville, Connecticut, known as Mohegan Sun, and a gaming and entertainment facility offering slot machines and harness racing in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, or Pocono Downs, announced today its operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 ... Through its... (Primezone Releases)
