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Wednesday, 24 June 2026 / Published in Features, Ohio Harness Racing

McCoy: Still Standing Legacy…Ryan Holton Survives To Carry On The Family Tradition

Carried away from an accident five years ago at Hilliard, Ryan Holton has made his comeback as a trainer and advocate for youth involvement with racing.  A career that's been scary at times, he has the scars to prove his commitment to racing.  He's looking forward, not to the past. Hal McCoy writes the story.....
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Sunday, 21 June 2026 / Published in Features, Ohio Harness Racing

McCoy: A Racing Family Affair For McCowns

Cameron McCown knows that driving is a tough busihess, but he's accustomed to tough business.  He trained on the back end of a bucking bull...in rodeo! Hal McCoy writes.....
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Sunday, 03 May 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, Ohio Harness Racing

Hal At The Head Of The Stretch…McCoy Finding New Turf Writing Racing

His new-found beat sleuthing around barns and racetracks has brought baseball hall-of-famer Hal McCoy a new audience, and new respect to a career that was hardly lacking for recognition.
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Friday, 01 May 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, Ohio Harness Racing

McCoy: Dave Miller Is Harness Racing’s ‘Purple Jesus’

Because of his love for horses, Dave Miller (above, in purple) quit high school to drive harness tracks and become one of the sport's legends as a Hall of Famer with more than 15,000 wins...and $300 million in purse winnings...the leading driver this season at Miami Valley. Hal McCoy writes for Friday Press Pros.....
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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 / Published in Features, Ohio Harness Racing

Hanners’ Brothers Act Knows No Bounds…..

At age 25 Luke Hanners has already won a thousand races and found rides with some of the best horses on the circuit.  And spurred on by a family legacy and an older brother on the same upward trajectory, his future is unlimited