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As you can imagine, it didn’t take long for comments—both pro and con—to arrive at my “front door” after the interview with harness racing Hall of Famer John Campbell…about 1:52 3/5 or so. The “pros” outnumbered the “cons” by a wide margin and, to those that provided comments saying, “it’s too late” or “it’ll never

Breeder Jerry Welch, who raises and races harness horses from his 102-acre farm in Waterford, Ohio, was just a bit worried about his broodmare Call Them Over (Call Toll Free) t, 4, 2:04h ($23,520). It was late January, and the husky broodmare, who was in foal to Long Tom, was due to foal, and was

Pacing stallion Voracious Hanover, his richest son Stuckey Dote and horseman Greg Budach are set to be inducted into the Minnesota Harness Racing Hall of Fame at the Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. annual meeting and awards banquet on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack.

The Virginia Harness Horse Association announced that $700,000 in certified bonus monies for foals of 2020 and 2021 will be distributed from races held in 2023.

The sport of harness racing is often cited for its failure to pursue consistent national television coverage through the past decades, but that all changed in 2023.

The bordering states of Indiana and Ohio sport a total of nine harness racing tracks between them—two in the Hoosier State and seven in the Buckeye State. While the purse and handle figures appear to be strong, each state faces its own challenges, with this article focusing on the changes in both arenas from 2014

Former Race Secretary Gregg Keidel, longtime veterinarian Dr. Robert Schwartz, harness racing supporter and clerk Lisa Schwartz, and the connections of Breeders Crown champion Tactical Approach will be presented with Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Special Recognition Awards at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 13. 

There has been another Class 1 positive test for Methamphetamine in Ohio. Samuel Schillaci’s horse, Gardys Legacy A, was found to be positive for Methamphetamine at Northfield Park in September. Schillaci has been fined $1,000 and a one-year suspension. It was not yet known as of press time if the ruling has been appealed. Erin

Finding a champion racehorse is sometimes like finding a diamond in the rough. The husband-and-wife team of Nick and Betty Clegg found their diamond late in 2021 when they purchased Ohio-bred Dunkin' from the Harrisburg Sale.  

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Shaquille O’Neal’s chicken sandwich chain, a Cameron Mitchell steakhouse, an eatery by Guy Fieri, the first Sweetgreen location in Columbus and a revolving sushi bar are among the new restaurants opening in central Ohio in 2024. View prominent restaurants opening in the Columbus area this year below. Aangan India Bistro A.M. […]