Dave Briggs

1 week ago | harnessracingupdate.com | Dave Briggs

An epic, record 1:47.1 triumph in the $1 million race at Woodbine Mohawk Park left the Burke Brigade incredibly impressed, but not surprised. by Dave BriggsThere was a catch in his voice, but Ron Burke successfully fought off tears for the second time in a matter of minutes.

3 weeks ago | harnessracingupdate.com | Dave Briggs

by Dave BriggsOntario-based trainer John Pentland is the most recent guest on HRU’s Twos in Training series. He was interviewed by Jaimi MacDonald at Dorchester Downs training centre. You can watch the John Pentland interview on YouTube here.

3 weeks ago | harnessracingupdate.com | Dave Briggs

Why did it take 18 months for the sport to punish Jeff Gillis after The Meadowlandsbanned him for being on a list of alleged EPO purchasers? by Dave BriggsThe wiretaps are chilling for their utter disregard for equine health and safety and Jeff Gillis’ blatant robbery of his fellow horsepeople, but, sadly, not surprising. The response by racing commissions and associations, while nice, is far too slow.

1 month ago | minnesotareformer.com | Dave Briggs

As a small business owner in Minnesota’s boating industry, I’m proud to help families get out on the water—whether it’s for fishing, watersports, or just enjoying our beautiful lakes. But a well-intended state law creates big problems for folks like me — and possibly compromise our ability to do business at all.

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Briggs

When Frank Di Giulio, Jr. saw the date of the Thorncliffe Stakes, he knew The Force would be with Ontario-bred Patches O’Houlihan. “When I saw that this race was scheduled for May the fourth, I said, ‘This is too good,’” said Di Giulio, Jr. “I was looking forward to it, but I did not expect him to break the track record.