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The 102nd edition of the $1 Million Hambletonian, the most prestigious event in harness racing, will be raced on Saturday, August 21 in 2027 at the new venue of Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. It was the intent of Harrah’s Hoosier Park management and the Hambletonian Society to preserve the race’s traditional August date […]
Cranbury, NJ – 8/26/2026 — The Hambletonian Society, which owns and administers 164 of harness racing’s most prestigious events, has partnered with Don Hawk’s Hawk Sports Management firm to pursue corporate partnerships, brand activations and sponsorships for upcoming events. The agreement covers the $7 million Breeders Crown championship series in 2026 and 2027 and the […]
Cranbury, NJ, Aug. 13, 2026….The Hambletonian Society has voted to move the $1 million Grade 1 Hambletonian to Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Anderson, Ind., after a 46-year run at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. The Hambletonian Society owns and administers 164 of the most important events in harness racing, including the $1 million Hambletonian, $500,000 Hambletonian […]
The Hambletonian Society, which owns and administers America’s premier trotting race, the $1-million Hambletonian, is proud to announce the addition of Winning Key Farm, owned by Patty Key, as the race’s title sponsor. Founded in 1926, the Hambletonian will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, NJ. Patty Key, […]
Horsemen are reminded that staking payments for the following races are due February 15. Participants are encouraged to review the events listed below and ensure all payments are submitted to the Hambletonian Society by the deadline to maintain eligibility. 3-Year-Old Trotters Arden Downs Balmoral Park Battle of Bunker Hill Trot Breeders Crown Carl Erskine Circle […]
Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks to Be Conducted in Elimination Format the week prior to the final; No Lasix in Hambletonian Maturity The Hambletonian Society has announced that both the Hambletonian and the Hambletonian Oaks will be conducted with elimination races the week prior, pending the number of entries, as part of the upcoming 2026 Hambletonian Day card. In addition, Lasix (furosemide) […]
Cranbury, NJ-September 12, 2025. With the conclusion of the $1 million Hambletonian 100 celebration, which set industry-wide handle and attendance records on August 2 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ, the Hambletonian Society Board of Directors is now turning its attention to the future of the sport’s most prestigious harness racing race. Formed in 1924 […]
The Hambletonian Society is proud to announce New Jersey Lottery as an official sponsor of the 100th running of the Hambletonian. The Hambletonian is one of America’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. This year, the Hambletonian will be celebrating the 100th edition of the classic harness racing event. The Hambletonian attracts tens of thousands of […]
Cranbury, NJ — The initial payment deadline for eligibility to more than 161 harness racing stakes events at 13 different tracks, headlined by the 100th Anniversary of the Hambletonian at The Meadowlands on August 2 and the $7 million Breeders Crown events on Oct. 24 and 25, is fast approaching. Payments for all Hambletonian Society […]
CRANBURY, N.J.— The Hambletonian Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Gunjan Patel as co-chief operating officer, effective immediately. Patel, who brings extensive experience in the harness racing industry, previously served as the social media coordinator and stallion syndication administrator at Hanover Shoe Farms, the world’s largest Standardbred nursery. With a strong foundation in […]
CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY & TORONTO, ONTARIO – The Hambletonian Society and Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 2025 Breeders Crown will be held on October 24 and 25 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ontario. The $7 million-plus (USD) Breeders Crown will consist of 12 championship harness racing contests. Woodbine last hosted the Breeders Crown in […]
This year marks the sixth year in which the Hambletonian Society is accepting Supplemental Yearling Nominations for the races we service that require a yearling harness racing nominating payment to be made. This Supplemental Yearling Nomination payment is for those nominators who have missed the regular May 15th payment deadline but are still interested in […]
American Dream, The Meadowlands and the Hambletonian Society will hold a Fan Experience event at the entertainment/retail center on Saturday, July 27, from noon-2:00 p.m. The Fan Experience will preview the upcoming races and highlight some of the biggest moments in harness racing, have a live Hambletonian ambassador pony available to pet and take photos with, […]
Here you will find links to the payment forms for the races administered by The Hambletonian Society with payments due by Wednesday, May 15, 2024, which must be postmarked by midnight Thursday, May 16. The forms are always available on our website and by calling our office and having them faxed or e-mailed to you. […]
The Vincent Delaney Memorial (VDM) harness racing weekend in Ireland and the UK is pleased to welcome the Hambletonian Society onboard as a sponsor in 2024! The Hambletonian Society are the sponsors of the new Bernie Kelly International Ladies Charity Race. Named in honor of Bernie Kelly, the VDM racing secretary for many years, the […]
“Fire Sale” Those were the immediate thoughts of North American harness racing owner, Howard Taylor, following the aftermath of a Hambletonian Society meeting eight days ago which upheld its decision to exclude him from most Hambletonian Society-administered stakes held at The Meadowlands. Harnesslink understands that the group led by President, John Campbell, met recently to […]
The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) and the Hambletonian Society are proud to partner to sponsor a special In The Money Media Live Roundtable, to discuss the leading contenders for the upcoming Dan Patch Awards. The Dan Patch Awards, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will see the 12 divisional winners honored on the equine side, plus a […]
Headed for Lexington for the sales, the races, or just plain fun? Then you’re invited to attend the 2023 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge Launch Party on Tues., Oct. 3 at noon in the Kentucky Room at Fasig-Tipton sale arena. The Lexington Selected Yearling Sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year and […]
Cranbury, NJ — This year marks the fifth year in which the Hambletonian Society is accepting supplemental yearling nominations for the harness racing events we service that require a yearling nominating payment be made. This supplemental yearling nomination payment is for those nominators who have missed the regular May 15 payment deadline but are still […]
East Rutherford, NJ — The Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop, presented by the Hambletonian Society and run by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), is ready for another successful year in 2023. Established in 2003 by USHWA, the workshop named for the longtime sports columnist and member of the Communicators Hall of Fame, Clyde Hirt, […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., JULY 29th, 2022 – American Dream and the Hambletonian Society are teaming up to host a Harness Racing Fan Experience event at the entertainment/retail center on July 29 from noon-2:00 p.m. The Fan Experience will preview the upcoming races and highlight some of the biggest moments in harness racing, have live Hambletonian ambassador […]
The will to win is one of M-M’s Dream’s (Swan For All) most important harness racing traits. But there are more, according to Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke, who started training the 4-year-old trotting mare just a few weeks ago. “She is the nicest horse,” Burke said. “She’s a really good horse and she […]
East Rutherford, NJ – The first Grand Circuit stake for harness racing 2-year-olds of both gaits and sexes of the 2023 season comes around when all divisions of the Tompkins-Geers stakes for 2-year-olds will be raced at The Meadowlands on Friday, June 30. The Meadowlands, in concert with the Hambletonian Society, will again offer discounted […]
Cranbury, NJ — Below you will find links to the harness racing payment forms for the races administered by The Hambletonian Society with payments due by Monday (May 15), which must be postmarked by midnight Tuesday (May 16). The forms are always available on our website by clicking here and by calling our office and […]
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