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Call Me Goo, Bestfriend Volo, Tactical Mounds foil foes in Circle City

Tactical Mounds, Call Me Goo, Bestfriend Volo foil foes in Circle City by Frank Cotolo, for Harrah’s Hoosier Park ANDERSON, Ind. — Sophomore trotters were featured in $30,000 Circle City events over a sloppy track Thursday (Oct. 19) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, with Tactical Mounds and Scott Zeron taking the spotlight with a 1:53.3 score in the second of two […]

Karl, Private Access win Crown elims for 2-year-old male trotters

Karl, Private Access win Crown elims for 2-year-old male trotters by Jay Bergman, for the Hambletonian Society ANDERSON, Ind. — Karl and Yannick Gingras regained winning form in a powerhouse performance, capturing the first of two $25,000 Breeders Crown elimination for juvenile trotting colts and geldings, on Thursday night (Oct. 19) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, in 1:54 over a track […]

Favorites dominate in Circle City paces

Favorites dominate in Circle City paces The betting dollars did not disappoint on its targets in the Circle City divisions for sophomore pacers on Thursday night (Oct. 19) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park with three of the four winners receiving top dollar and finding the winner’s circle. Dynamite Dylan, the only non-favorite to win, darted up the open stretch to a […]

Mitchell’s consistent duo aims for Crown success

Mitchell’s consistent duo aims for Crown success Having already secured her first million-dollar season, trainer Chantal Mitchell will look to keep the good times going when she sends out Baroness Hill and Sweet Amira in Friday’s Breeders Crown eliminations at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The two fillies have been healthy contributors to the stable’s purse total, combining for $458,211 in Canadian […]

How to bet on horses safely

How to bet on horses safely Although all the major races are over, thanks to the use of all-weather tracks, horse racing can now take place year-round. Whether you’re a devoted racing fan who keeps tabs on all the racing events happening around the world or a casual fan who only pays attention to the Triple Crown, it’s easy to […]

Santagata Shines as NRHA Two Million Dollar Owner

Santagata Shines as NRHA Two Million Dollar Owner When most picture New York, they think of big city lights and a bustling urban landscape. Few, however, know of the beautiful countryside native to places such as Campbell Hall—the location of Santa Hill Ranch. A training, breeding, and boarding facility, the picturesque Santa Hill Ranch is owned by Robert ‘Bob’ Santagata—the […]

Horse racing betting lingo: A beginner’s guide to sounding like a pro

Horse racing betting lingo: A beginner’s guide to sounding like a pro If you’ve ever found yourself at a horse race, staring bewildered as the jargon flies around, this blog post is for you. Horse racing is thrilling, but betting can seem like a foreign language. Don’t worry though, we’re about to break down the terminology so you can bet […]

Golden fall in Ankum

Golden fall in Ankum On Sunday, October 1, the 100th Oldenburg Elite Auction will celebrate its anniversary in Ankum. In the prestigious location, first-class Oldenburg dressage and show jumping horses as well as a hand-picked collection of foals will be offered for auction. An anniversary in a special ambience with the best Oldenburg horses of the year. Auction day: Sunday, […]

Ponda Title set for Doherty test

Ponda Title set for Doherty test September 13, 2023, by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager Among the many admirable qualities possessed by Ponda Title, perhaps the most valuable is the one not readily visible: The desire to win. Ponda Title has five victories in seven races this season (with a second and third in her two setbacks) and $138,670 in […]

Jim Campbell, David McDuffee elected to Hall of Fame; Bojarski, Brower to CHOF

Jim Campbell, David McDuffee elected to Hall of Fame; Bojarski, Brower to CHOF United States Harness Writers Association HARRISBURG PA – The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), in conjunction with the Harness Racing Hall of Fame, is pleased to announce the election of trainer Jim Campbell and owner/breeder David McDuffee to the greatest honor in the industry, membership in […]