January 16, 1949 – Harness racing returns to Sportman's Park in Phoenix, Arizona, after a 20-year absence. An estimated 7,500 fans turn out for the opening of the first winter night meeting.

January 17, 1986 – Mickey McNichol, driving Loubred AJ, and Debbie Evilsizor, driving Bowers Hanover, finish in a dead heat for win at Pompano Park in Florida. The time of 1:57.4 is the fastest-ever dead-heat win between a male and female driver.

January 18, 1980 – Harold Stead drives two horses that finish in dead heats for wins at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto.

January 19, 1992 – Billyjojimbob, driven by Murray Brethour, wins the Horsemen's Trotting Series final in 1:59.2 at Greenwood Raceway in Toronto en route to 12 wins in his first 13 starts of the year.

January 20, 1998 – Kates Nuke, driven by Bill O'Donnell, wins the Chill Factor in 1:54 at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey.

January 21, 1997 – Broadcast, driven by John Campbell, wins the Chill Factor in 1:52.4 at the Meadowlands.

January 22, 1989 – Go Get Lost wins the Horsemen’s Trotting Series final in 1:56.3 at Greenwood Raceway.

Courtesy Of Harness Racing Communications, A Division of the United States Trotting Association