News Archive

New format for Goshen matinee races
May 05, 2010
In an effort to support harness racing enthusiasts, and to allow for greater participation in 2-year-old events, the Board of Directors of Goshen Historic Track has shifted the 49th Annual Matinee Races to the first three Sundays in June (6, 13 & 20).“The decision was made to help accommodate tr
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Cassis wins Wyoming Valley Trot at Pocono
May 05, 2010
Tim Tetrick, one of the premier catch drivers in North America, has stamped Cassis as the one to beat in the 2010 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes following the thee-year-old Cantab Hall colt’s victory Tuesday in the $35,000 Wyoming Valley Trot final at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.“He’s very easy to dr
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Southwind Go Go Go long gone at The Meadows
May 05, 2010
Southwind Go Go Go used a quick burst from the gate to secure the pocket, then charged through the Lightning Lane to capture Tuesday’s $25,000 Winners Over $10,000/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows. Tony Hall hustled Southwind Go Go Go to the front, where the 9-year-old Grinfromeartoear-Ra
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Gulotta fires back at Atlantic City's argument
May 05, 2010
Mike Gulotta, the CEO of Deo Volente Farm in New Jersey, has written a rebuttal to a recent editorial authored by an Atlantic City, NJ, casino executive. He is also an actuary and former chairman of benefit consulting firms ASA Inc. and Aon Consulting, and has been involved in some talks about
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More stalls available for Running Aces meet
May 05, 2010
A meeting between Running Aces Harness Park officials and board members at the Barnum, Minnesota, Fairgrounds has resulted in the immediate opening of a 90-horse stabling facility complete with a reconditioned half-mile track.  The Running Aces meet opens on June 1.   RV and camper hook-
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Goodell relocates to Indiana
May 05, 2010
During the last few years, Eric Goodell has made a name for himself driving and winning at some of harness racing’s top venues. Now, the 36 year old is looking for a change of pace as he has quietly appeared on the list of drivers competing at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino.   “I’ve been at
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Western Fair spring meet starts
May 05, 2010
A new racing schedule and a 10 per cent purse increase will greet horse people and patrons as Western Fair Raceway kicks off its Spring Meet tonight.   Purses were raised 10 per cent across the board due to an increase of approximately nine per cent in average daily handle during the recently
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Rock N Roll Heaven is a dream for Saunders
May 05, 2010
The $220,000 Berry's Creek marks the first major stop on the road to the Meadowlands Pace for Rock N Roll Heaven.   One of last year's top 2 year olds with nearly $600,000 in earnings, Rock N Roll Heaven will start from post three as the 3-1 second choice on the morning line in the feature
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