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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
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Thursday, 12 February 2026 / Published in Features, Ohio Harness Racing

‘Something Special’….The Story Of Rhodena Blue

The story of loss and rebirth comes in many sizes and colors.  And this story of one human, one horse, and one pony is an example of how life and living - life and loving - can heal even the deepest of wounds.