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Sanders Russell

The influence of Sanders Russell stronger than ever

By Harnesslink · 22 April 2023

The great Hall of Fame harness racing driver and trainer Sanders Russell passed away over 40 years ago but his influence on our sport still continues today…even stronger than ever. Born in the last year of the 19th century in Stevenson, Alabama, his career began well over a century ago when he drove his first […]

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The influence of Down Under horses in the USA

By Harnesslink · 13 July 2022

I got a birthday greeting from Danny Blakemore! No, Danny is not a big name here in the States—he’s from “down under” New Zealand way but he sure made a name at Pompano Park in the International Amateur Driving Championships held in South Florida back in 2016. That’s where I first met him and he […]