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Woodstock, VA…October 6, 2024…The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) was back in action at Shenandoah Downs on Saturday (Oct. 5) and it was Adrian Wisher, Jr. and Dylan Fagan capturing their respective harness racing events. Wisher was the first USHDC driver to reach the winner’s circle this day by piloting Ideal Perfect Ten (American […]
In speaking with a few of the BDHC (Broken Down Horseplayers Club) membership this week, a few were really excited that The Meadowlands would be back in action with top notch, competitive harness racing with many of the best drivers and trainers competing. “Da Big Tree,” uttered Vinny from New York, “Da Big M, Hoosier […]
Oak Grove, KY…May 21, 2024…As the sun was beginning to set on a great day of harness racing at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (May 20), the United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC)—specifically Club member Peter Kleinhans—was about to put icing on the cake! Kleinhans, whose history in harness racing stretches back nearly […]
Woodstock, VA., May 12, 2024…Shenandoah Downs and the United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) teamed up to make a harness racing Saturday (May 11) a memorable one as no less than five charitable organizations were honored in a 20th birthday bash honoring the iconic pacer Foiled Again, making a special appearance at the “Downs” to […]
Oak Grove, KY…May 7, 2024…Ayr Pioneer GB (Soulofthematter) teamed up with driver-trainer Tony Dinges to put the icing on a record day of harness racing at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday, May 6. With the sunset less than two minutes away, Dinges took Dein Spriggs’ Ayr Pioneer GB around the Oak Grove oval […]
Woodstock, VA…May 5, 2024…Harness racing’s Shenandoah Downs featured the United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) in their Daily Double on Saturday, May 4 with the “MC’s” (Masters of Ceremonies) belonging to Jack McNeil and Stacey McLenaghan in their respective harness racing events—both “Mc’s.” McNeil and the eight-year-old gelding I’ve Got Hootspa (Sportswriter) teamed up in […]
OAK GROVE, KY…APRIL 23, 2024…Back in 1990, a young two-year-old No Nukes filly made her first harness racing start on the racetrack… Her name was Steel Magnolia and her first start on the racetrack proved to be her last start in a career that lasted about 2:00…give or take a fifth-of-a-second. Fast forward to 2017, […]
Woodstock, VA…April 20, 2024…Harness racing’s United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) had a triple header at Shenandoah Downs on Saturday (April 20) with Jack McNeil, Brian Tomlinson and Stacey McLenaghan each reaching the winner’s circle in their respective events. McNeil gave the six-year-old mare KK’s Dream Girl (Mysticism) a picture-perfect drive and squeaked by in […]
The amazing reincarnation of an amateur harness racing driving club thought deceased at Pompano Park on April 17, 2022, enjoyed a spectacular season at the recently concluded Oak Grove Racing and Gaming race meet in Kentucky. The club, known previously as The Florida Amateur Driving Club (FADC), reformed as the United States Harness Drivers Club […]
Oak Grove, KY — Harness racing history repeated itself in amateur competition at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Sunday, June 25, as Tony Dinges and Dein Spriggs, again, finished one-two in their respective events, repeating that same unusual feat that occurred in their pair of races on May 22. In the first of the […]
Oak Grove, Kentucky – June 19, 2023 – Redemption Ranch was harness racing’s big winner at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Sunday, June 18, Never heard of Redemption Ranch? Well, that’s because Redemption Ranch is not a horse but, rather, the latest beneficiary of the United States Harness Drivers Club (formerly the Florida Amateur […]
