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Illinois State Fairgrounds

Illinois Standardbred Banquet awards Goomster Horse of the Year

By Harnesslink · 5 March 2024

Illinois harness racing’s top performers gathered in Springfield on Saturday night (Mar. 2) to celebrate the 2023 season. The banquet was organized by Tina Schrock, with trophies provided by the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association and Kurt Becker serving as Master of Ceremonies. The big award of the evening was given to Goomster (Cassis), who won […]

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Somestarsomewhere offspring prominent at Springfield

By Harnesslink · 16 June 2022

Springfield, Illinois, USA (June 15, 2022) — Offspring of freshman sires dominated the Summer Preview for Illinois-bred juveniles on Wednesday, winning nine of fourteen harness racing dashes contested on a fast track at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Sons and daughters of world champion Somestarsomewhere had the biggest impact on the card, winning six of eight […]