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Harness Racing
Discusses the buying, breeding, and training of horses for harness racing, describes the event and its rules, and introduces several famous champions.
The History of Harness Racing in New England
New England has played a prominent role in the history of harness racing in America. The greatest horses, owners, drivers and trainers competed here and the sport reached its height of popularity following the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in the mid-1930's following 300 years of Puritanical resistance to gambling. Today harness racing is barely hanging on as a viable commercial entity. This book details the history of the sport, tracing its rise and near-final fall and the possible solution to saving it.
The 21st Century Complete Guide to Harness Racing
Everything you need to know about enjoying, owning and betting Standardbred Race Horses.
100 Years in Harness
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Nags to Riches
Harness racing is a romantic quest by owners and trainers to find that elusive top horse. But it is also a successful industry where there are various other professions involved contributing to the overall picture of it being the most exciting horse sport of them all. You may believe you know each of these five greats, but it will become apparent there is so much more to them than you realised.The story of Jim Walsh takes you behind the scenes when he was taken on by the system in two countries, at one stage leading to death threats and violence involving prominent names. The leading administrators of the day banned his latest sulky, only to later see America claim it to be one of the major ...
Harness Racing in New York State
Since the eager stallion Messenger trotted off a boat from Europe in 1788, harness racing in America has been a popular sport, and nowhere is this truer than New York State. In the nineteenth century, harness racing attracted spectators from all walks of life. An 1823 race was so popular that businesses adjourned for the day to watch it. The sport reached its peak when the spectacular Roosevelt Raceway opened in 1957. Dean Hoffman offers an in-depth history of the sport's evolution in the Empire State, from the drivers and breeding to betting, legislation and accounts of the most exciting races. Join Hoffman as he sheds light on one of New York's most venerable sports traditions.
