This Week In Harness Racing History - July 19-25

July 20, 2004

Courtesy Harness Racing Communications - www.ustrotting.com

July 19, 1979 Sonsom, driven by George Sholty, wins the Meadowlands Pace in a world record 1:53.2, rallying from sixth place to beat Hot Hitter by three-quarters of a length.

July 19, 1986 Quite A Sensation, driven by Terry Kerr, equals the world record for geldings pacing on a half-mile track, winning in 1:54.4 at Northfield Park near Columbus, Ohio.

July 20, 1977 Speed In Action, driven by Delvin Miller, sets the record for three-year-olds on a five-eighths of a mile track by trotting 1:58.2 at Blue Bonnets in Montreal, Quebec.

July 20, 1984 Bobbo, driven by Norm Jones, sets the world record for trotting on a half-mile track, winning in 1:58.2 at Yonkers Raceway in New York.

July 21, 1978 Passing Glance, driven by George Sholty, sets the world record for three-year-old fillies pacing on a five-eighths of a mile track by winning in 1:56.2 at the Meadows near Pittsburgh.

July 22, 1995 Luc Ouellette wins nine races on a single card at Yonkers Raceway in New York.

July 23, 1994 Duke Duke, driven by David Miller, equals the world record for three-year-old geldings pacing on a five-eighths of a mile track by winning in 1:52 at Scioto Downs near Columbus, Ohio.

July 24, 1993 Red B, driven by Danny Johnson, wins the Motor City Pace in 1:52.4 at Hazel Park near Detroit. Keepyourpantson is second.