• Heather Vitale covers the opening session of the 2023 Harrisburg Mixed Sale. ”. “I decided in late summer of last year that I would come to Florida to help my dad break his yearlings and train back the 2-year-olds turning 3. All in all, in the opening-night session, Hunterton sold 19 yearlings for a total of $4,465,000. So the 69-year-old Ontarian was perhaps the most surprised to find himself getting emotional watching his rock star stud Bulldog Hanover stop the teletimer in 1:45. by Brett Sturman. This year’s Prix d’Amerique winner, Hooker Berry, who basically already has his spot. St Patrick’s Day typically falls on the biggest week for thoroughbred racing on the far side of the Atlantic Ocean. by James Platz. 22) $260,000 Progress Pace at. Alagna’s mom, Donna Lee, had been struggling In Illinois’ faltering harness racing industry until she decided to make a break and join her son’s team. So, if someone took a 20 cent all-all-all-all superfecta in a. Some chose to think nationally or globally, some chose to think more regionally. They have established a broodmare band that, on a mare by mare basis, ranks up to the very best in our industry and far exceeds most. However, there is an opt-in provision whereby state racing commissions can have additional. Ryder not surprised by Gem Quality’s 23-1 2yocp Crown upset, or the 1:50 track record. Here are my thoughts for all the stake races. They know and appreciate their history in Delaware. 19-Dec. 129. Lisa. “My family are my biggest fans,” said the Delaware-based horseman. 7 million in 1998 to $113. Cognitively, to play our game of racing horses, where losing is commonplace, individuals need to be able to explain their losses to themselves. The concept gave fans the opportunity to become first-time owners. ”. Lewis, 67, has just topped 5,850 career wins, which puts him behind only Victorian champion Chris Alford (7,734. He was certainly known, but not. Djuse was the answer to the question regarding what horse would get the pink ticket to the Elitloppet that went with. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. When most anybody involved in harness racing thinks of Ronnie Pierce, one would naturally think of one of the greatest drivers to ever sit behind a horse. Husted’s uncle is Hall of Famer and six-time national. RACE 12 — HAMBLETONIAN OAKS. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. In harness racing, Bret Hanover was born on May 19, 56 days after Sam McKee. of Ohsweken, ON. The Shepparton Harness Racing Club conducts racing at the Kialla Racing Complex approximately 40 times per year predominantly at night. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Reinvention and reinvestment continues in the return of Andrew Harris The trainer spent over $2 million to acquire seven yearlings for Bill Pollock and Bruce Areman on the opening day of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s yearling auction that grossed $15. Hip #13 Twin B Courageous — My Number $125,000. Between three separate cards of eliminations this week which began on Thursday (Oct. Russell Rash. Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. Rick Moore was on hand when Hoosier Park first opened Sep. That’s a wrap. 4 million in purses on at Red Mile on Sunday it’s shaping up to be a great card of racing. and Earl Hill, Jr. Apart from his sire, who stood at Hanover Shoe Farms and has produced the. “Having them on my side gives me inspiration every day. They’re like little standardbreds. This year, he. December 23, 2014, The Raceway handled an all-time best $697,000, then smashed that mark December 22, 2016 with a 16-race card that brought in $765,685. By the way, the 1:57. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Anchoring today’s stellar card at Harrah’s Philadelphia is a $10,000 guaranteed pool for the late Pick-4. Foal spotlight: Cantab Hall sister at Brickhouse. At the kitchen table of our modest bungalow, the lawyer informed me that my uncle, Floyd L. At The Meadowlands, after talking with horseman Ken McNutt as he scored a pacer over the new two-turn mile, Thom Savino and I. ”. 10), Heather Vitale covered the final session of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s (SHSC) five-day auction in Harrisburg, PA. by Brett Sturman. A few times over the years Hawthorne discontinued harness racing,. “Until that point it was looking kind of lean,” said Warren, who had three fifths, a seventh and a pair of ninths to show for his six drives in Illinois racing’s main event on Saturday (Oct. The colt, who won. Data source: United Tote. Harness Racing Update. Tellitlikeitis colt Hey Blinkin topped all yearlings sold Tuesday, bringing a final bid of $24,000. 21. LeBlanc confirmed that the FanDuel Open Trot will be Tactical Approach’s last race. After winning his first qualifier there on Dec. Australian Elitloppet contender Just Believe (who made a break in a tight situation in his elimination at Solvalla) is still in Sweden and will make the journey north Saturday for the prestigious race. ”. The Shepparton. “There was Chip Chip Hooray, Day For Night, Valentina Blu, Heart On Fire, Ari Ferrari J, Piper Hanover, and Pilot Discretion. 15 November 2023. -2. “The orange paint was not cracking back then,” I said. The participants: Jacqueline Coard (later Ingrassia), Judy Emerson, Farber, Sandra Fischer, Brandywine’s own Eileen Lock, defending champion June Weller, her mother Jayne Weller and Mildred Williams. Now 5, she is still racing, but hasn’t hit her best form yet this year. But Schnittker doesn’t oppose HISA because that’s the USTA position. HRU Replays All replays are provided by Racetrack Television Network. The Dover. The occasion was the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) President’s Reception, which managing director Linda. 14). Al Franken comes to mind. 2. Offering 160 days spanning late March through early December, the Anderson, IN track is conducting its 30th season of harness racing. 4, people will be spottin’ Otten a lot more. 15 November 2023. She pulled off the 2-year-old trotting filly stakes sweep at The Meadowlands in 2019 with Senorita Rita and 2020 with Anoka Hanover. District Court in Manhattan. 30. The farm also acquired a stallion share of the Googoo Gaagaa. His parents and grandparents owned and trained horses in Sweden. Seven-year-old Jimmy Freight was in the midst of a stellar season prior to the recent mishap. The tagline for Inside Harness is “Almost Straight From The Horse’s Mouth. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Then, the thoroughbreds will take over the track for a meeting that runs from April 2 through June 25. Harness Racing Update’s aggregated media bias check is unknown. The horses range anywhere from claimers of the cheapest variety to world champions such as the Hambletonian winner Atlanta. Doug McNair is currently second in the Woodbine Mohawk Park drivers’ standings, with 258 victories in 1,419 starts this year. On Nov. by Brett Sturman. In what looks to be an amazingly competitive group, I’d say that for about a dozen or so horses, being able to earn strong. That and much, much more in this week’s edition of harness racing’s most popular advice column. The following happened exactly one time. Browse through every past edition of Harness Racing Update for free. “It certainly meant a lot to be recognized,” Jacob said. “It’s important to me that people know. The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. Editor’s note: Harness Racing Update has joined the leading horse racing industry publications that are covering the Dr. Our sport is humbling and teaches lessons along the way. Servis was one of 31 defendants in the case, which garnered national headlines when prosecutors announced indictments nearly three years ago and cast a black eye on the racing industry. Trained by Jay Cross, the pacer. Home, Online Services, Pathway, Race Programs, Stallion Showcase, Hoof Beats, Harnessphere, Shop and Contact. To continue from last week, Coaching, often referred to as Four in Hand, was a sport where enthusiasts drove stagecoaches along historic roads with specific destinations approximately 15 miles apart. Online Entry: With the USTA’s new, online entry program, harness racing becomes the first of the racing breeds in North America to have the capability to enter horses electronically. On a ½ -mile, PET ROCK (2013) is the fastest at 1:48. Driver Scott Zeron stole the show on Hambletonian Day and didn’t need a horse to do it. He last drove in 2017 and it appears that around that time he accepted a job as an assistant to Allard. The Meadows’ cross-breed Pick-4 is a creative concept. com on the air throughout the night on Saturday and the track even created a two-leg Inside Harness series with a $25,000 final on Saturday, July 2. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. The 2022 gross also represented a 4. Servis, 65, faces four years in prison when he is sentenced May 18, 2023, in U. However, when I hear his name, the first things that usually come to mind are two areas. Lisa Giannelli sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for role in horse doping scandal. “Brandon Bates came flying off the rail,” he said. by Melissa Keith. by Murray Brown. Ground News is unable to assign a bias rating and does not. “He brought insights that we don’t normally have. • At Hoosier Park’s 2020 Breeders Crown, Sandbetweenmytoes (a 3-year-old gelding by Somebeachsomewhere) was 30-1 on the morning line. by Bill Finley. by Murray Brown. Despite recommendations that convicted drug cheat Nick Surick be sentenced to 72 months in prison for his role in a wide-ranging scheme to use performance-enhancing drugs on standardbreds and. “I sold mine for $10 when everybody was selling for $2,” said DiLeo. Even that planning can go awry as mares can easily carry 3 to 4 weeks over due date. Courtesy Ken Middleton Jr Ken Middleton Jr has been the track announcer at Woodbine Mohawk Park since 2006. 76 million Though the average was down 25 per cent compared to 2022, sale manager Greg Blanchard attributes that to nearly 100 more horses being sold this year, as well as the high cost of living in Canada. The charts cover all sires with at least 10 foals of 2021, with statistics as of July 5, 2023 at noon. The rarest occurrences of a 1:50 mile happen on a ½ mile track. As for the future of harness racing, Freibert thinks it is going in the right direction. by Murray Brown. The $110,000 Jämtlands Stora Pris is first on Saturday (June 10) and it’s a strong 10-horse field that will meet in Östersund. S. 22, 1974 in the $50,000 Western Pace at Hollywood Park, 3-year-old pacing filly Handle With Care posted history’s first sub 1:55 mile. So much pressure is put on 2-year-olds to show up now, a June foal would be at a distinct disadvantage. In the sport of harness racing there’s a family who comes from Ohio that warrants respect and admiration for their continued success in the sport — and that name is Noble. British Invasion. 11,965 likes · 227 talking about this. 12, and began his aforementioned top-class win streak on March 25. Nowhere was that better. 31, Tetrick notched career win 13,000 at Harrah’s Philadelphia. The broodmare band now numbers 100 active mares. After 70 years of operation as a racetrack, the venue would not be reopening to play host to another season of live harness racing. ”. Unless in the hands of a conservative trainer/owner. “It was just cool to know that you were giving your insight, your thoughts and. Holton of Newark, OH, was the winner of more than 1,700 races in his career. Jeff Cullipher trained for the First Turn Stable, sending four different horses to the winner’s circle for a total of five wins that season. “He said, ‘Don’t worry. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the USTA is not responsible for errors or omissions. 16 hours ago · The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. My picks for 14 yearlings to consider that are selling on Day 2 of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company auction. That long drought will come to an end this weekend as Blanchard joins Little on the desk at The Meadowlands. It’s a busy life balancing two careers, but Austin is fully prepared to handle the rigors of both. Although many racehorses compete at age 2, our horses make most of their earnings during their 3-year-old season. Tall Dark Stranger—Great Memories—Apaches Fame. H2W horses through the following Monday appear in the next Update’s results. S. I quickly realized that if I wanted to make a living in harness racing, the East Coast, specifically New Jersey is where I needed to be. 16 hours ago · The session grossed just over $1 million with a $7,696 average. On Wednesday, Aug. 3s personal best that remains the 5-year-old pacer’s lifetime mark. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. They’re like little standardbreds. A mere 12 hours following last Saturday’s (Oct. The fifth straight victory, in the May 14 free-for-all, was a standout for his owner. Most stud books close down late June to avoid the June foals. Wednesday night, Bontrager was not sure if he would find daylight late to add a second divisional score. The status quo is a comfortable excuse for never taking a shot, and as the Great One once said, we miss all. Dean Gillette M-M-s Dream (Sam Widger) is Indiana’s Trotter of the Year for 2022. Don’t mention the “R” word to champion driver Chris Lewis. “My dad was never the top driver,” Elissa said. Harness racing symbolically returned to Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday (May 24), although the live sport left the Etobicoke, ON track in 2018 to race year-round at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Benoit Robin’s Hussard du Landret (Bird Parker) qualified for the 2023 Prix d’Amérique (PdA) when he was second to Hooker Berry in last year’s Prix du Bourbonnais in December. Currently, she works at the Guelph Skin Clinic. Treats come early for fans of The Meadowlands in October as the track’s fall meet kicks off on Friday (Oct. 3 — Coming off the rail just out of the far turn to let horses go up the inside. H2W horses through the. It was about 15 years ago when one of Holt’s friends came to her with an offer, a short-term job opportunity to help with groom duties at a standardbred barn. Harness trainer Rene Allard, among the more than two dozen individuals indicted in March, 2020 as part of a conspiracy to dope race horses, changed his plea to guilty on one felony count of drug adulteration and misbranding on Thursday. S. 2023. Swanya is a full-sister to. Please listen to her as she candidly informs Freddie, Trade and Bob, updates on the current racing investigations that involve multiple states and the Albany Times Union. Diamond Creek Farm has had a banner year on the track in 2023 and they’re looking to see that success carry over to Harrisburg at the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s yearlings auction and mixed sale. Hall of Fame Sunday evening (Oct. Blanchard grew up on Prince. . For as long as she can remember, Nancy Takter was always involved with horses. 44%. “That mare cost me a lot of money,” Takter said. “I think, you know, it’ll be like riding a bike,” Blanchard said with a laugh. S. has been around Harness Racing since he. 2) from Australia’s Club Menangle, which is about an hour from Sydney. 19) afternoon. To follow the trial from the beginning, here are all of the stories published to date in chronological order. This year’s Prix d’Amerique winner, Hooker Berry, who basically already has his spot in 2024 Prix d’Amérique because of. TheStable. In 2024, Hawthorne will race on Sunday and Monday from Jan. by Melissa Keith. In fact, over the last 15 years (not including the COVID-19 year of 2020), other than when they hosted the Breeders Crown in 2016 and 2021. 1-Feb. “If you ask anybody in England where they’d like to drive, it’s always The Meadowlands because it’s the biggest name in racing. Then the track’s March 18, 2020 card shattered the pre-pandemic milestone, attracting $992,536 in wagering. by Melissa Keith. According to the Ohio State Racing Commission’s annual report, wagering in the state, at least on live racing, has plunged from a high of $628. “Somebody gave me the stat that there’s been 15 horses that have paced better than :47, but none of them have done it twice,” Darling said. “My wife, she’s got her bags packed already,” McDuffee said with a laugh. 4 — Drivers leaning too far back in the bike down the backstretch. On April 15, he sent out his first winner, Star Of Terror, a bay son of Western Terror, at. To keep that branding in place, I believe the amateur races should not be a part of the regular card. Even that planning can go awry as mares can easily carry 3 to 4 weeks over due date. Our goal is to be the standardbred industry’s. by Steve Wolf. All love harness racing and are extremely excited to compete in the U. 2953. ” Horsemen did indeed support the series — composed of three $20,000 legs and a $40,000 final — for green 3-year-olds of each gait and sex. Not a single horse before or since has won both the Triple Crown and Breeders Crown. I was in the business from the 1960s to the early 1970s. by Bill Finley. View Posts →. Courant Stable and trainer Sabine Kagebrant opted for the open $780,000 Swedish Derby instead of the $390,000 Derby for mares when the eliminations were held at Jägersro on Tuesday (Aug. Kautz, 63, acquired Magritte in a private sale in August of 2022 and gave the horse to trainer Joe Eisenhower Sr. S. 2, 2022, the 2-year-old gelding closed. It all started with Travelin Boy. Walner Payton was an overlay in her Oaks elimination win last week and would be justified in taking further support now. Last year’s average of $49,109 was second best in SHSC yearling sale history. “Each and every one became “my surrogate child,” whether it was a male, female, trotter or pacer. 21. Tonight (Oct. I don’t remember any pause in the racing or anything. Virtual sports could turn into slot machines on steroids. April 11, 2021. The coding problem allowed for wagers to be sent at the base rate, rather than the total cost of the ticket. Seth Fishman- Lisa Giannelli trial via pool reporting. That was soon to change. The racing year will begin with harness racing from Jan. 2 million on his card, T C I is now the sport’s richest 2-year-old trotter. However, that comparison is a bit deceiving. updated Sat 11/18 20:11 PM. by Debbie Little. 8 million, down 9 per cent from 2022 ($70,050,000) and down 8 per cent from 2021 ($69,447,500). To celebrate the occasion, he donned the maroon, blue and white and led the post parade to a roar of approval from the Delaware faithful. “Obviously we would like to have a better post position, but first and foremost, we’ve got to make the final. 3, 2022 issue of HRU. The next week — the same week Rene was arrested — Blaise MM Hanover was entered to race on March 14 at Yonkers with Rene listed as trainer. , especially at The Meadowlands. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. Asher-Stalbaum announced his arrival on the racing scene with an impressive rookie driving season in 2021. Staking your horse properly is. “I think, if I’m being 100 per cent honest, there was never another thought with regards to. by Debbie Little. Hanover Shoe Farms is the perennial leading breeder in the sport, topping the list in winners, wins and purses. A son of Pacific Fella — a grandson of Cam Fella — No Pan Intended did not. Historical replays are available via subscription service @ RTN. Kleinhans, 57, will be donning the headset at The Meadowlands tonight (May 26) to call the races while Ken Warkentin is on assignment. His rookie season, in 2022, was an undeniable success. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Last year’s Breeders Crown runner-up returned last week to win against older at The Meadowlands with a :25. Gruesome Twosome followed the win with a runner-up effort in the third leg, held Aug. Sold for $100,000. HRU Replays All replays are provided by Racetrack Television Network. The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). Magnificent Storm was declared the winner Friday night after a heated 30-minute hearing with the stewards. Home, Online Services, Pathway, Race Programs, Stallion Showcase, Hoof Beats, Harnessphere, Shop and Contact. Earlier this week, a “glitch” in how wagers were sent from FanDuel to the tote caused quite the ruckus in horse racing wagering pools, including at several harness tracks. 4h. Family and friends gathered in the clubhouse at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino for the ceremonies. Brad Conrad photo – Emma Wahlberg in action. Newsroom looks to extend his streak at Lexington before returning to Hoosier Park for the Crown eliminations Oct. In Zeron’s case, he joined Tim Tetrick and Todd McCarthy as drivers that raced at another Harrah’s property 600 miles to the east of Hoosier Park. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “That was a lot of fun,” Miller said. Reaching a goal is rewarding. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. The irony isn’t lost on Paige Usiak. Editor’s note: Harness Racing Update has joined the leading horse racing industry publications that are covering the Dr. Fast-leaving Franks Angel (driven by Trevor Henry) was gaining on him in deep stretch, but James MacDonald’s gelding maintained a length and a quarter advantage at the wire, winning in. A book about his life, on and off the racetrack — good times and bad — might soon be in the works. Friday, Jan. “That didn’t work out,” he said with a laugh. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Saturday night (Sept. Summer Storm turned out to be an adequate first purchase. The honor is awarded to a youth between the ages of 13 and 19 who has actively participated in harness racing during 2022 as a driver, trainer, groom, breeder, race office/publicity assistant, track maintenance crew, or has provided outstanding service to harness. Typically, the races that start The Big M’s two nightly Pick-4 wagers, races six and 10, respectively, record the highest handles of the night. by Victoria Howard. Cross began his career in. Before anybody jumps on me, I’m fully aware of the catastrophic dangers of “doping” a defenseless horse. Ten years after Nancy Takter started training horses, in the 10th Hambletonian in front of the new Meadowlands grandstand, driver Scott Zeron orchestrated a dream trip from the 10 hole that delivered Tactical Approach to victory in the 98th edition of America’s Classic Trotting Race. Tidbits: What a fabulous week for racing — both thoroughbred and standardized. The legendary race caller — and so much more — would have turned 60 this month. Grimson has been a revelation in the Down Under training ranks, especially over the past two years, winning the past two Inter Dominions and a string of other major races. With a 14-hour time difference and nearly 10,000 miles between the states of New Jersey and New South Wales, the TAB Eureka. For those who are socially awkward, a hobby or a sport like ours is a great way to meet people. Following Confederate’s win in the Kentucky Sires Stake Championship Series final for 3-year-old male pacers, breeder/owner Adam Bowden of Diamond Creek Farm announced that his homebred colt would not be back to race at 4. She finished third in her first four starts, including a trio of bronze-medal performances with Trump Train, a 7-year-old bay son of Wind Me Up. 28) Breeders Crown at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Scott Zeron was one of the many top harness racing drivers back out and at it. The sophomore, thought to be a second-tier horse in the Indiana Sires Stakes program, has become an unexpected surprise for her connections. Monticello, NY— The favorite Chip Chip Conway (Conway Hall, Jim Taggart Jr) won the $6,500 harness racing Open trot. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. It was his first charted line since the Borgata scratch. S. In August of 1990, I Ianded a job with Brett Pelling. Hawthorne Race Course opened on May 20, 1891, making it the fifth oldest thoroughbred track in North America, but it wasn’t until April 14, 1970 that the sulkies made their first appearance, making it the sixth harness track operating in the Chicago metropolitan area. 4 on Saturday at The Meadowlands to record the fastest mile in harness racing history (replay here). No eliminations were required, so the Åke Svanstedt trainee will go. ”. $310,000 Dan Patch Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, trainer Jay Hochstetler hoped that his charge Ponda Warrior could just get a piece of the six-figure purse. • Driven by Scott Zeron and trained by Jim Campbell, Sandbetweenmytoes finished a neck in front of Horse of the Year Tall Dark Stranger. Courant Stable’s 4-year-old Chapter Seven daughter Joviality showed up for the European harness racing fans for the first time when eliminations to the Drottningpokalen were held at Åby racetrack on Friday (April 21) night. 1948 — Demon Hanover ($67,567), was runner up after taking the Hambletonian that year with amateur driver Harrison Hoyt. Many more videos are coming from Florida, Ontario and New Jersey in coming weeks. We see this all the time in harness racing. Prior to the move, the pacer has been trained throughout his career by Michigan native Tim Roach. Owner Adam Bowden borrowed an idea from the thoroughbreds and ran with it. “That was a lot of fun,” Miller said. Horses are continuing to prepare for the main event in Illinois harness racing, Hawthorne’s Night of Champions for Illinois-breds on Oct. 20). 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Borth won the first race of the star-studded card in a 5-1 upset with Emmetts. by David Mattia – 5 Posts. 2 million, amazingly owns eight of the 12 $15. Thursday, Nov. In a recent court filing, the government has portrayed banned harness trainer Nick Surick as a central figure in the early days of its investigation that led to a stunning run of indictments that charged several individuals with using performance-enhancing drugs on racehorses. In 2024, Hawthorne will race on Sunday and Monday from Jan. He overcame several life-changing obstacles, including overcoming pancreatic cancer. The first colt and second foal from O’Brien winner Percy Blue Chip ($874,267), a sibling to Kenneth J ($1,562,007) and Arthur Blue Chip ($524,707) and tracing to one of Delvin Miller and Hugh Grant’s great families. Howard has over 40 trainers taking care of his horses. Brandywine played host to the second-annual Lady Drivers Championship, circa 1972, with five ladies from year one and three newcomers. Sold for $50,000. ”. 11) at The Meadowlands as they will donate a total of $50,000 to five worthy charities. Kentuckiana Farms sold 21 yearlings for $3,910,000 and Preferred Equine sold 15 yearlings — including the record-setting $700,000 Captaintreacherous filly named Treacheryinthedark — for $3,015,000, to round out the top three. Harness Racing Update is a daily information source serving the standardbred racing industry. Andrew Cohen and yours truly share a lot of interests and history. High takeout is a silent killer. This past month has seen the return to the track of two stallions, both prominent former racehorses. Harness Racing Update. 15 deadline. Unable to compete following an accident on July 26 at Pocono Downs, Zeron spent some of his day in front of the camera, co-hosting The Meadowlands’ simulcast show for about two hours with Dave Little. I’d suggest the four amateur races a week should be raced in races 1 through 4 on. RACE 4, $475,400 GOLDSMITH MAID FINAL. Harness Racing Update is a website that covers the sport of harness racing in North America, with news, results, and analysis.