Red Rock Welcomes the Return of NHC

The Red Rock Casino and Resort is located in Las Vegas. The picturesque mountains create an atmosphere for relaxation, privacy and entertainment. The resort offers guests luxurious activities such as spa treatments and pool side cabanas, and for the restless guests looking for action, there is gambling, white water rafting and the NTRA National Handicapping Championship.

Artistic Fella gearing up for Dan Patch Invitational Pace

Dan Patch was America’s biggest celebrity in his day. With many endorsements and a fan base of millions, Dan Patch retired in 1909, undefeated and with a mile record that would take years to break. After retiring from the racing industry, Dan Patch spent his life touring the country in his own private railroad car, and showing off at speed exhibitions. He will always be remembered as the world’s greatest harness racing champion and is honored through present day events such as the Dan Patch Invitational Pace.

Gavin Cook Crowned World Amateur Champ

The 2008 World Cup of Amateur Racing came to a nail-biting end at Meadowlands on Wednesday, the 21st of May 2008. It is an event that lured twelve of the world’s best amateur drivers to the six days if racing, hosted at six different tracks, which included Yonkers, Balmoral, Maywood, Freehold and Monticello. It was a tough competition for all concerned, and the $25 000 trotting competition brought the out the best in everyone.

Timonium Auction of Dreams

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic auction took place at the Timonium Fairgrounds on 19 to 20 May 2008, and nothing could stop the crowds from attending, not even the rainy skies. With over three hundred two year old horses waiting for new owners, it was not only a big event for breeders and sellers, but for the everyday people who take part in horse racing for the joy of it.

Make the Story of Dan Patch Your Next Read

The story of Dan Patch begins on 29 April 1896, when a knobbly-kneed and clumsy little colt was born to owner Dan Messner. Not seeing much racing potential in the colt was disappointing to Messner, but the colt’s gentle demeanor and obvious love for attention from people encouraged Messner to keep trying. Through his desire to bring out the best in Dan Patch and the patient training of John Wattles, the future slowly grew more positive for the large horse. His life is a rags-to-riches story, one of heartache, love, affection and loss. It is story that deserves to be kept alive, and Charles Leerhsen has done just that by writing and releasing the novel “Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the most famous horse in America”.

World Cup of Amateur Racing

The World Cup of Amateur Racing is an exciting harness racing event. In this premier racing event, amateur drivers from across the world have the opportunity to show off their skill and abilities. This is where bankers, lawyers, blacksmiths, salesman and police officers live their dreams. Make no mistake, they know their stuff and only the top amateur drivers are invited to participate in the World Cup of Amateur Racing.

New Zealand’s $9million Racing Boost

Over the recent weeks, many discussions have arisen in regard to big international events luring horses away from local racing in New Zealand. The better the purses and recognition of a race, the more great names in racing seem to fill the starting gates. It is a problem that is faced by racing authorities in New Zealand and Australia. But the government of New Zealand has brought forward a three year budget initiative that will boost the horse racing industry and its racing events.

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