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The New York State Gaming Commission has denied Dan Rawlings a racing license due to a documented pattern of improper and excessive whip use during races. Despite previous warnings from racing officials, the individual’s continued conduct was deemed abusive and harmful to equine athletes. The Commission concluded that the applicant’s participation poses a danger to […]
Harness racing has been rocked by yet another disturbing case of whip abuse — this time involving veteran driver Dan Rawlings of Mechanic Falls, Maine. On August 7, 2025, Rawlings was found guilty of excessively striking his horse Somepartysomewhere at Monticello Raceway. The judges ruled that he used the whip more than three times in […]
WASHINGTON, PA, May 12, 2023 — Friday’s (May 12) harness racing co-features at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a pair of $12,100 Conditioned Trots, turned out to be showcases for long shots as they were taken by Crazy Supersport (Sebastian K S-Crazy Eyes) at 7-1 and Rojo Man (Swan For All-Ultimate Gelding) at an even […]
WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 17, 2022 — Mission Voyage grudgingly released Perlucky well past the quarter, then blew by him in the sloppy stretch to capture Thursday’s harness racing feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,100 Conditioned Trot. After stretching out Perlucky, Mission Voyage and driver Dan Rawlings confidently pulled the pocket into the […]
WASHINGTON, PA, Aug. 12, 2021 — Heretofore a confirmed closer, Tuesday Morning unveiled a new style Wednesday at The Meadows when she quarter-poled to the top and captured the day’s harness racing co-feature, a $10,300 Filly & Mare Conditioned Trot. Tuesday Morning was away fourth from the rail but was on the move early for […]
