November 1, 2025

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Momentum building in South Australian Harness Racing

There’s plenty of positive news coming out of South Australian harness racing this week — with strong turnover figures from the SA Cup Carnival, a new incentive for juvenile pacers,…

Elektra A sparks to victory in gritty win

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Elektra A (Four Starzzz Shark) used plenty of grit and determination to get the job done in the Friday night harness racing feature at The Meadowlands,…

El Toro Loco roars back to form

Batavia, NY — After making a break at the gate last week as the prohibitive off-time favorite, El Toro Loco (Walner) showed a complete reversal of fortunes on Friday (Oct….

Sons of Racing Hill & Lather Up dominate Halloween card

The owner/trainer combo of Caldwell Mamie Racing and Steve Carter swept the $18,000 condition claiming co-features on the Halloween card (Oct. 31) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway. In the…

Liberty Bell Series continues with filly power

CHESTER PA – The Liberty Bell Stakes series continued on Friday afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with three-year-old harness racing fillies on both gaits contesting a pair of $30,000 divisions. HANGOVER…

Hall Jr’s WDC dream nearly derailed by lost passport

Champion harness racing driver Gary Hall Jr’s quest to win the World Driving Championship was almost over before it started. Just hours before the Hall Jr was due to fly…

WDC drivers officially welcomed in Christchurch

The official welcome has been held in Christchurch today for the international field of drivers here for the World Driving Championship. The function at the Commodore Hotel featured a traditional…

Long and Bailey split the spotlight with five wins each

Drivers Chris Long and Leon Bailey put on a show as they each scored five harness racing winners on the night at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct 31). As the…

Bit and Bridles

The Wyndham HRC will make a decision on Monday as to whether they’ll race on their home course or elsewhere on Sunday 16th November. Their main grandstand was damaged in…

NZ Cup dream in doubt for champion stayer

Champion stayer Swayzee’s (Rock N Roll Heaven) quest for a slice of IRT NZ Cup harness racing history looks over. The mighty seven-year-old was scratched from a vital lead-up race…

MacDonald touches down in New Zealand

James MacDonald has officially arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand with his wife Paige and has settled in as he prepares to represent Canada at the 2025 World Driving Championship (WDC)….

Jushua Tree wins as winter meet begins

The Vincennes Winter Meet began this day with the featured Prix de Cevennes (Gr III, purse 90,000€, 2850 meters, 12 European starters ages 6-10) where 1.6/1 odds Jushua Tree (6m…