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The stars were aligned last week for Invercargill couple Mark and Debbie Shirley. On Thursday in the hands of Nathan Williamson, their four year old trotter Rydgemont Heir (Majestic Son) won his second race. And a day later his young full-sister Majestic Milly qualified nine seconds under time at Winton. Both are out of Rydgemont […]
After six years away from the races, northwest Victorian harness racing hobby trainer Ron Irving joked he’d almost forgotten which way he had to go to get to Mildura last Friday! But that certainly wasn’t a problem for his inexperienced five-year-old mare Winshemay (Auckland Reactor), who looked every bit the professional in scoring an impressive […]
Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association are providing an update regarding the barn fire that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning in the backstretch area of the harness racetrack. Officials have confirmed that 17 horses perished in the fire. The barn housed a total of 18 horses and […]
Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Springs Fire Department report that a fire broke out in a barn located on the backstretch of the harness racetrack at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning (June 16). The barn, which housed approximately 18 horses, was completely destroyed by the fire. Despite the rapid response […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (January 30, 2026) – Saratoga Casino Hotel announced the return of live harness racing for its 85th season, beginning Sunday, February 1. The 2026 schedule at the Spa Oval will consist of 150 racing programs running through mid-December, including several Saturday matinee race cards throughout the season. Horsemen will compete for over […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (September 9, 2025) – The harness racing track at Saratoga Casino Hotel is excited to host Veterans vs Young Guns Driving Challenge – a point-based competition pitting seasoned veteran drivers against rising stars to raise funds for national charities benefitting harness racing and the horses, both youthful and retired. This special event, […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (July 17) – Saratoga Casino Hotel will host its premier harness racing event of the season on Saturday, July 19: the 16th Annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace. Some of the nation’s top pacers, trainers, and drivers will compete for a purse of $250,000. The evening’s card will also include four […]
Saratoga Casino Hotel’s current leading harness racing driver with a 100-win lead over his competitors, Brett Beckwith, extended his win count on Sunday (Sept. 22) afternoon with another tally of five trips to the winner’s circle. Beckwith started the afternoon card with a win in the opener, a $7,500 conditioned trot, with Joel Flanders’ Wolfpack […]
