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Pridecrest, who had a four-race win streak snapped when runner-up in the Gary Budahn Free-For-All two weeks ago, looks to get back on the winning track in Friday night’s featured $7,700 USD Open Trot.

This writer was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of harness racing trainer-driver Connel Willis this past week. While at 89, Connel without a doubt lived a rich and full life and was well known to most on the Illinois racing circuit, during the heyday years of Sportsman’s Park, I had the privilege of

Just Wealth has enhanced its training for both new and existing wealth advisers. The improved training breaks down the advice journey to focus on the fundamentals of building strong client relationships. It covers key areas such as interview training, techniques, and question styles to enable advisers to gather the

On Florida’s Turnpike, about a mile or so from Exit 66 and Atlantic Boulevard, there’s a directional sign that, in part, reads, “Isle Casino and Racing.” That sign has been antiquated for some time as Caesars has taken over the facility and rebranded it as Harrah’s Pompano Beach. And when you approach the main entrance

The name “Langley” may take harness racing horsemen and women back to the glory days of harness racing, when it was impossible to find a seat in the grandstand. The late Pete Langley was the first racing official in harness racing in Illinois at Aurora Downs before he became the presiding judge and track superintendent

Harness racing trainer-driver Andy Shetler has been involved in the sport for 30 years. During his 30 years in the business, Shetler, 50, has had one horse positive infraction, and that was 23 years ago. But why has he had to sit on the sidelines for the entire 2023 race season and now is expected

Harness racing trainer-driver Andy Shelter has been involved in the sport for 30 years. During his 30 years in the business, Shelter, 50, has had one horse positive infraction, and that was 23 years ago. But why has he had to sit on the sidelines for the entire 2023 race season and now is expected

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith recalls the 1984 Canadian Pacing Derby and its outcome at Greenwood Raceway. Always an annual fan favourite, this race added yet another chapter to its long and interesting history on that day now close to 40 years ago.  

Just Wealth, the financial services arm of national brokerage Just Mortgages, has launched a new referral portal to give mortgage advisers greater line of sight when introducing potential wealth clients. Called Just Refer, the new portal streamlines the entire wealth referral process and ensures Just Mortgages’

Just Wealth has launched a new referral portal which gives mortgage advisers “greater line of sight” when introducing potential wealth clients.