I doubt famous Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde had harness racing in mind when he famously said, “Speaking the truth that somebody wants you not to publish is journalism. Everything else is marketing.” Mr. Wilde, may not have had trotters and pacers on the brain when speaking this 19th century quote, nonetheless, it applies
It’s been nearly two months since alleged arsonist Boyd Fenton of Athens, Pennsylvania intentionally set fire to Barn F on the Tioga Downs harness racing backstretch, located in Nichols, New York, shortly after 6:30 a.m., November 9, 2023. The fire claimed the lives of 30 harness racehorses and forever changed the paths of trainers Allison
Wheeling Island families who gathered for a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday evening got a surprise visit from the Top Elf himself. Santa Claus exited the Wheeling Fire Department Station No. 5 to greet the children and families who were attending the event organized by the Island Community Association. In addition to getting to […]
Horses. Standardbreds. Racehorses. Athletes. Just some of the ways to describe our whole world in the harness racing industry; however, the key word that resonates with horsemen across the world is "family."