Meadowlands crisis has worldwide implications
24-Aug-2010 03:19 AM NZT
Harness racing throughout the world will be cut off at the knees if proposals to close the Meadowlands are seen through.»»»

Amman Valley Trotting Club in South Wales hosted the prestigious, televised S4C "Crock of Gold" harness race on Monday evening, August 16, and the people's champion, pony sized superstar Doonbeg, broke the track and British pacing record with a mile in 1:53.7. »»»

An interesting article in todays telegraph.com site written by Murray Wardrop says that the Roman charioteers earned far more than even the best-paid footballers and international sports stars of today, according to academic research. »»»

Likeabatoutahell secured a nice harness racing position leaving into the first turn, was about to release Lubbock but repelled that one at the three-eighths, continued on setting a hot clip, opened up on the field in early stretch and held gamely late when threatened.»»»

The Fifth Magna Grecia got underway here at the Hippodromo Paolo Sesto on Saturday night, July 31 with ten harness racing drivers seeking the winners circle. But it was Germany's Claus tho Seeth who was the winner.»»»