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GOSHEN, NY – Opening the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and industry honors the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 5) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. On the heels of the success of the chapter’s collaboration with the New York Sire Stakes […]
Bannockburn (Locharburn) dished up too much class for his rivals at Oamaru today, easily winning the Hireworx Oamaru Handicap Pace. After a messy start driver Henry Sail settled Bannockburn four back in the inside before heading to the front with 1800 metres to run. Although there were challenges at the top of the straight, the […]
Goshen, NY — For over 30 years the presence of “The Twins” Barb Merton and Liz Stubits has made a difference on the backstretch of Monticello Raceway, and they are still going strong. Born into a family of horses and harness racing, their father John Stubits, has been an active trainer – driver for decades and […]
Goshen, NY — While the much-heralded success of so-called ‘trainer-drivers’ harkens back to an era when Hall of Famers like Billy Haughton and Stanley Dancer drove their own charges in stakes and overnight races, Dylan Huckabone-Miller could be considered a throwback to the sport’s heyday. Born in Harris, NY, just 25 years ago, long after catch […]
Goshen, NY – World Champion 3-year-old trotting colt Super Chapter (Chapter Seven) has been voted the U.S. Trotting Association’s District 8 Horse of the Year. Trained by Marcus Melander for owners Jeff Snyder and Arthur Pronti and owner/breeder Hanover Shoe Farms, the son of Chapter Seven has 9 wins in 14 starts and is this season’s […]
Goshen, NY – Moira Fanning, a world-renowned administrator and publicist for the Hambletonian Society and Breeders Crown, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual awards banquet in Campbell Hall, NY. Raised in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Fanning was bitten by the horse bug at […]
GOSHEN, NY – Opening the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and industry honors the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 6) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. On the heels of the success of the chapter’s collaboration with the New York Sire Stakes […]
GOSHEN, NY — On Saturday’s (July 5) card of Goshen Historic Track’s Grand Circuit meet the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) made their annual donation to the world renowned harness racing track. However, due to the success of the chapter’s collaboration with the New York Sire Stakes and their combined […]
Goshen, NY – Jessica Otten is a nationally recognized, award-winning journalist and television personality who burst onto the harness racing broadcast scene a decade ago and has grown exponentially ever since. Once again, Otten will be in front of the cameras as the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Phil […]
Goshen, NY – In the last few years Heather Reese-Marshall has put her hands on so many harness racing champions, that it is hard to believe that she is just one person. The ‘hands-on’ general manager of Crawford Farms, Reese-Marshall enjoyed a grand slam of over-achievers this season. Not only did she help deliver and raise Hambletonian […]
Goshen, NY – While pedigree is important when selecting yearlings, it can also be helpful when embarking on a career that requires a lot of hard work and hands-on experience. Tyler Miller had all of those boxes checked when he set out on a career to become a winning harness driver. Due to his rapid […]
Goshen, NY – Renowned third generation harness racing breeder and farm owner Steve Jones will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s John Manzi Leadership Award at their annual awards banquet in Campbell Hall, NY. Recognized for his influential work with a multitude of organizations, recently Jones was instrumental […]
Goshen, NY – Yonkers Trot and New York Sire Stakes Champion 3-year-old male harness racing trotter Sir Pinocchio (Met’s Hall) has been voted the U.S. Trotting District 8 Horse of the Year. Trained by Eddie Hart for owner and breeder Carolyn Atherton, the gelding has 11 wins in 17 starts and has amassed $640,902 in […]
Goshen, NY – Edward J. Hart, a lifelong participant in the harness racing industry, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual awards banquet in Campbell Hall, NY. Born in Orange County, New York, known by many as the ‘Cradle of the Trotter,” Hart […]
GOSHEN, NY – The Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 7) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Museum executive committee chairman Larry DeVan and executive director Janet Terhune were pleased to accept the donation from chapter president Chris Tully and vice president-treasurer Shawn […]
Goshen, NY – Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over fifty years. In fact, his position within the harness racing industry has put him on the front lines of the very foundation of the breed. “There was a deal in […]
