Miami Valley Harness Picks (2024)

FAQs

What is the best position in harness racing? ›

The position behind the leader is popular because the horse does not have to use much petrol during the run. He just gets a cart up behind the leader. When the horse that has been behind the leader throughout the race gets clear, he usually has a good sprint left and can run down the leader if there has been pace on.

Most harness races in America are at a distance of one mile and speeds during a race can be up to 40 miles per hour. The fastest Standardbred in the world is Bulldog Hanover who paced a mile in 1:45.4 (that's one minute, forty five and 4/5 of a second!).

Miami Valley Gaming is a harness racing track and casino (a "racino") in Turtlecreek Township, Ohio. It opened in 2013 as a replacement for Lebanon Raceway, located in nearby Lebanon.

Conveniently located just a short drive from Cincinnati and Dayton off I-75 at Exit 29, the sprawling facility includes 1,800 gaming machines, a 5/8-mile track, a 156-stall paddock and a 14,600-square-foot grandstand that seats approximately 1,000 people.

Recent form: It is important that the horse has been winning or has placed consistently over its last few runs. Also, look at when it last won. If it was a long time ago, its chance of winning this race comes into question. Drivers: A good driver can position a horse well and 'time' its finishing run.

Horses leading or close to the lead, are generally better off than their rivals, with backmarkers often facing a tough task of trying to win the race. Trying to map the leader is a great starting point because they win around 40-45% of all harness races.

During harness races, if the horse breaks their gait and accelerates into a canter or gallop they have to be slowed back down into their correct gait or they will be disqualified. When a horse “breaks” their gait, this simply means that their pattern of footfall has changed.

Racing takes place at numerous tracks and fairs across North America, although harness racing is most popular in the Midwest and the East.

Having made its F1 debut in May 2022, the Miami International Autodrome is a temporary circuit, but one designed to have a permanent feel.

Who runs Miami Valley Gaming? ›

Our team members are the heart of Miami Valley Gaming, and we're committed to creating a fun and engaging workplace. Even our President and General Manager, Craig Robinson, is getting in on the action!

Farmers who trained and used horses to pull carriages would take their fastest horses to county fairs to compete in “speed trials.” Today, the tradition continues on Pennsylvania's three harness racing tracks (Mohegan Pennsylvania, Harrah's® Philadelphia Racetrack & Casino and The Meadows Racetrack & Casino), as well ...

The history of organized horse racing dates back thousands of years, and its enormous popularity continues to endure the world over. There are more than 300 horse racing tracks across the United States, and these 10 were voted as the best in the country by our readers.

Kentucky is home to three harness racing tracks.

Use the Correct Harness Slots

On rear-facing car seats, the shoulder straps should come through the car seat slots at or just BELOW your child's shoulders. On forward-facing seats, the shoulder straps should be at or just ABOVE the shoulders.

The best post positions in terms of win rate are all multiples of five: the No. 5, No. 10, and No. 20 spots have all produced double-digit win rates - even with the 20 position only having been in place for the 11 Kentucky Derby races prior to 2024.

Seat Position

Young jockeys are often taught to ride in the 'martini glass' position. The lower leg is straight replicating the stem of the glass. The thigh is held at a diagonal angle and the body is horizontal to mimic the shape of a co*cktail glass.