Page 6 - Dan Patch Awards News Today

The 2022 U.S. Horse of the Year will be honoured this evening (Sunday, Feb. 19) at the annual United States Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the presentation live.

The 2022 U.S. Horse of the Year will be announced on Sunday night (Feb. 19) at the annual United States Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the announcement live.

Joe Sbrocco enjoyed his best year as a horse owner in 2022 and being able to revel in the experience with friends made it all the more memorable.

Alabar Farms has reported the passing of Hall of Fame racehorse and stallion Presidential Ball, at the age of 33.

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) announced the five winners of its 2022 media awards on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Bulldog Hanover became the first unanimous selection for divisional Dan Patch Award honours in five years when the six 2022 pacing champions were announced on Wednesday, Dec. 28 by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).

Bella Bellini became the fourth female trotter this century to receive a Dan Patch Award at ages three and four when the six 2022 divisional trotting champions were announced on Tuesday, Dec. 27 by the United States Harness Writers Association.

Canadian owner Brad Grant and driver Dexter Dunn, both important components in the success of Bergstein Proximity Award-winning pacer Bulldog Hanover, garnered individual honours in their respective categories through voting for the Dan Patch Awards, presented by Caesars Entertainment. At the same time, Jim Campbell was the choice as Trainer of the Year.

The best of harness racing journalism in 2022 will be honoured by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting and George Smallsreed Awards for photography. The deadline for entries is noon Dec. 5.

The best of harness racing journalism in 2022 will be honoured by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting and George Smallsreed Awards for photography. The deadline for entries is noon Dec. 5.