Standardbred Horses

Belovedanged is the apple of trainer Bob McIntosh's talented eye.

Two of Illinois' top breeders discuss the current situation of racing and breeding in the Prairie State.

Super Night is Illinois' annual premiere night of racing for Illinois-bred trotters and pacers.

Classic Photo and rival Vivid Photo teamed up in a torried rematch of their Hambletonian challenge in the American National Stake at Balmoral Park.

Illinois Breeders Dr. Ken Walker and Terry Hunt discuss the state of the Standardbred breeding industry in the Prairie State in 2005.

Dave Magee, for decades one of the leading drivers in Chicago, became just the sixth driver in harness racing history to score career victory number 10,000 recently at Balmoral Park racetrack.

Four leading Chicago trainers are also finding success out east at the Meadowlands and other harness racing venues. These four have split their stables successfully, competing on two of harness racing's most elite circuits.

Giggles The Clown, one of Illinois' top pacing mares in the Invitational and Open ranks, will retire this month with performances at both Balmoral and Maywood Parks.

Young harness racing driver John Roberts, returns to driving with great success after a terrible accident that nearly left him unable to walk.

Chicago-based harness racing driver Sam Widger is having one of his best years ever.