Harness Racing Blog

Below is what happened in harness racing this week, as reported on Harnesslink and from other places across the web.
From Harnesslink

Art Official upsets in Meadowlands Pace (vid) - US
Art Official snapped Somebeachsomewhere’s undefeated streak in world record fashion with a 1:47 victory in the $1.1 million Meadowlands Pace on Saturday night at the Meadowlands.
With an [...]

This week we’re having a look at some harness racing advertisements spotted around North America.
Below: Lewis Country Fair in New York

Below is what happened in harness racing this week, as reported on Harnesslink and from other places across the web.
From Harnesslink

Somebeachsomewhere in 1:48.3 (vid) - US
Somebeachsomewhere made a tsunami-size splash in his U.S. debut as he won his elimination for the $1.1 million Meadowlands Pace in 1:48.3 on Saturday night. The undefeated Canadian colt picked [...]

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver and now host of Fox News Chicago’s Final World sports review programme Tom Waddle had a day out at Hawthorne Raceway last week to film his segment “Waddling Around Town”.

In what is a highly entertaining segment, you can watch Tom bet on himself, try on a wardrobe of silks and [...]

This post is from the Save Your Horse! Blog which is part of the Harness Racing Blog Network. It’s really good reading on horse rescue and has offers great advice on caring for your horse.
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QUESTION: What do I do should my horse become cast in his [...]

This news came in to the Harnesslink newsroom inbox early Friday morning, but I ran out of time to throw up a post about it.
On Woodbine’s website they now have a slew of columnists (read bloggers, although they’re not quite hip enough to call it that) reporting on various racing topics.
It will be good [...]

By Derick Giwner

The moment we have all been waiting for is upon us. After waiting through winter and spring with expectations peaking each month, most of the major names from 2007 which have decided to return - rather then retire - will be on the track this weekend at The Meadowlands.
In fact, 4 of the [...]

Somebeachsomewhere with trainer Brent MacGrath

Below is what happened in harness racing this week, as reported on Harnesslink and from other places across the web.
From Harnesslink
Deweycheatumnhowe’s date with destiny, Carol Hodes - US
It is foolish to crown the champion before the race is run. But, after all, that is what every bettor does before investing his $2 each race. It [...]

As many people in this industry complain over drugs, takeout and corruption, the biggest problem facing harness racing is that the audience is aging and not being replaced with the next generation.
From this backdrop, a few promising signs are shining through. Individuals, companies and organisations are testing the waters of technology and trying to harness [...]