Recently, a “letter to the editor” published in HRU sparked concern – at least for this writer. The author of said letter — a breeder disappointed by poor sales results — implied that Jeff Gural, the ...

If you’re involved in harness racing and race in Canada you’ve probably heard of the name Sowers. And if you haven’t, you will. McKenzie Sowers is a third-generation horsewoman who was born and raised ...

This week marks a year since Jason Grimson, Down Under’s most polarizing yet hugely successful horseman, landed one of the biggest wins of his career but also made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Among a host of interests, Peter Kleinhans is a songwriter, singer, guitar player, part owner of three racetracks, non-practicing lawyer, race caller, harness breeder, driver and trainer, writer, ...

The $425,000 Grade 1 E.T. Gerry, Jr. Hambletonian Maturity at 1 and 1/8 miles is without doubt one of the toughest handicapping tasks given me in years. Thirteen go to the gate (as of this column’s ...

On Saturday (April 25), Finland kicks off the major stakes season for the older elite with the $120,000 Seinäjoki Race at Seinäjoki Racetrack. The past two editions of the race have been won by Borups ...

Saturday (July 11) is the 50th edition of the Meadowlands Pace and absolutely nothing can hold a candle to the last 49 years ...

Stall Zet owned and bred Francesco Zet (Father Patrick) put on a show in Saturday’s (Aug. 24) $200,000 Sundsvall open trot. The Daniel Redén trainee might very well have put on one of the best ...

It’s horse racing. It’s a casino game. Actually, it’s both. And it’s all on the up and up, entirely legal, and regulated.

I just heard that two great Hall of Fame Communicators have had their run ended at Goshen Historic Track — yes, that iconic ...

The Circus Maximus began around 600 BC and endured for approximately 1,100 years. The first spectators attended races before ...