SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — For Brett Beckwith, harness racing is in his blood. Both sides of his family have a long history in the sport. Brett’s mom Melissa is the daughter of the late Hall of Famer Jerry Silverman who passed away earlier this month. Silverman was a harness racing legend having won the 1966 […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — For Brett Beckwith, harness racing is in his blood. Both sides of his family have a long history in the sport. Brett’s mom Melissa is the daughter of the late Hall of Famer Jerry Silverman who passed away earlier this month. Silverman was a harness racing legend having won the 1966 Pacing Triple Crown at the age of 31 with Romeo Hanover. Silverman’s career spanned over five decades during which he remained a significant presence on the Grand Circuit and concluded with his induction into the National Hall of Fame in 2019. Melissa’s brother Richie Silverman […]
The Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association (SHHA) hosted its annual banquet on Saturday evening, Jan. 27 to honour the leading performers, both equine and human, in 2023.
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
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A number of leading harness racing trainers have had their horses come up with positive test in racing commission reports to the USTA. Melissa Beckwith received a $1,000 fine and a 90-day suspension as two of her horses, Haunted House and Probert both came up positive at Plainridge for Levamisole in the blood system. Ron
A pair of $25,000 upper-level conditioned paces that were divided by gender topped the card on Friday afternoon (Nov. 3) at Plainridge Park and both events featured fantastic finishes.
Brett Derue burst onto the scene among local trainers at Saratoga Casino Hotel back in 2008. The native Canadian had family in the business and had been a part of harness racing for a large portion of his life. Brett’s brother Jordan wasted little time making an impact when he became a full-time horseman at […]