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Nov
15

HARNESS RACING MUSEUM’S 48th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT

Thursday, December 5th 7:00 p.m.   Great music and fun are the traditions of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s annual Holiday Concert. Celebrating its 48th year, this community event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit, so mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5th... Read more
Oct
18

2024 HARNESS RACING IMMORTALS ANNOUNCED

In July 2024, the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame announced that the trustees of the Museum had unanimously endorsed the election of Lester Hollenback, Bob Key, Harmon Showers, American Winner, Grades Singing, Magician, Romalie Hanover and Town Pro as harness racing Immortals. On Sunday, Ju... Read more
Oct
15

HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE & SPOOKY STABLE ADVENTURE

Goshen, NY – Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, New York on Saturday, October 26th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a fun-filled Halloween celebration and a walk through our spooky stable. Participate in creepy crafts - making ghost... Read more
Sep
20

MAL BURROUGHS, HALL OF FAMER, DIES

Malvern C. "Mal" Burroughs, a celebrated figure in the world of harness racing, passed away on September 20. Born and raised in New Jersey, Burroughs was a self-made man who had a successful career in the construction business. He borrowed $8,000 to purchase a used dump truck and eventually ... Read more
Aug
28

ALDRICH, BONI, BURROUGHS AND RYDER TO HALL OF FAME; DAVIS-WILSON AND LITTLE TO COMMUNICATORS HALL

Harrisburg, PA — The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), in conjunction with the Harness Racing Hall Of Fame, is pleased to announce the election of racing executive Tom Aldrich, bloodstock expert Robert Boni, owner, breeder and amateur driver Mal Burroughs and trainer Chris Ry... Read more
Jul
29

BOB McINTOSH, HALL OF FAMER, PASSES

Harness Racing Hall of Famer and Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame horseman Robert "Bob" A. McIntosh of Windsor, Ont. passed away on Sunday, July 28 at the age of 71. McIntosh has been recognized as Canada’s top trainer of Standardbred racehorses seven times. His stable has won more than 4,600... Read more
Jul
08

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2024 INDUCTED

GOSHEN - A crowd of more than 280 people gathered Sunday evening at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame class of 2024. Trainer Jim Campbell, trainer/driver Ed Lohmeyer, and breeder/owner David McDuffee led the group, which was honored during... Read more
May
07

HALL OF FAMER ALAN J. LEAVITT DIES

- from Harnesslink.com Sources reported on May 6 that Hall of Famer, Alan J. Leavitt, of Lana Lobell and Walnut Hall Ltd. fame, died at the age of 88. Born March 22, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, Leavitt employed his business instincts to become one of the brightest stars in the Standardb... Read more
Mar
12

HALL OF FAMER ETERNAL CAMNATION, 27, DIES

Hall of Fame pacing mare Eternal Camnation passed away at the age of 27 at trainer and owner Jeff Miller's farm in Haviland, Ohio, where she had been living since retiring from racing two decades ago. Miller confirmed with Trot Insider that Eternal Camnation was humanely euthanized on ... Read more