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Monticello NY (July 20, 2026) – It is almost unheard of that a 2 year old colt, regardless of gait, making his first pari mutuel harness racing start with only 1 baby race under his belt would set a new track record. Well Bailey J, did just that this afternoon at Monticello Raceway setting a new track […]
MONTICELLO, NY — The shortest distance between points is a straight, direct line. 20-year-old Adam Moeykens, a native of Honesdale, PA, knew early in life the goal that he wanted to achieve and has embarked on the journey to reach that goal and quench the desire to become a successful driver in Harness Racing. His […]
GOSHEN, NY – Co-mingled with the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and harness racing industry honors the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 2) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Museum executive committee chairman Larry DeVan and executive director Janet Terhune were pleased […]
Monticello, N.Y. – Harness racing driver Mike Merton and trainer Bo Sowers took top honors for 2021 at Monticello Raceway for leading dash winning driver and trainer. Merton outdistanced his rivals by almost 43 wins, finishing the year with 251 wins. Finishing second was former multiple top dash winner Bruce Aldrich, Jr., with 208 wins, […]
Goshen, NY – United States Trotting Association president Russell Williams told attendees at the 62nd annual awards banquet of the Monticello-Goshen chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Assoc. (USHWA) that “The Jockey Club usually gives their Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals that are retiring. I’m just getting started!” One hundred and fifty Standardbred industry enthusiasts joined the Harness […]
