Talks, but no contract December 29, 2004
As of Tuesday night, Dec. 28, there was no contract between the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association (IHHA) and Balmoral and Maywood Park racetracks. Contract negotiations between theIHHA and track management broke pff Tuesday night without an agreement being signed for the year 2005, which is sc [read more]
Tracks, IHHA reach accord December 29, 2004
Wednesday morning (Dec. 29) the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association (IHHA) and Maywood and Balmoral racetracks signed an agreement for the 2005 racing season. The entry box for Saturday night's card was scheduled to remain open until 1 p.m. Wednesday so a full card can be presented. The box will [read more]
Brokaw honored in NJ December 29, 2004
Brokaw, a 2-year-old pacer named for NBC veteran newscaster and recently retired news anchor Tom Brokaw, has been selected Horse of the Year in the New Jersey Sire Stakes Green Acres Division after being undefeated in all five of his races in NJSS competition.
Brokaw's fastest clocking of 1:56.3 [read more]