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Standardbred horses pulling sulkies at a pace or trot. Same pari-mutuel wagering as thoroughbred racing.
19 US venues offer harness racing.
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Tampa, Florida
8300 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA
Harrington, Delaware
18500 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952, USA
Chester Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA 19013, USA
Nichols, New York
2384 W River Rd, Nichols, NY 13812, USA
Batavia, New York
8315 Park Rd, Batavia, NY 14020, USA
Dayton Ohio, Ohio
777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton, OH 45414, USA
Pompano Beach, Florida
777 Isle Of Capri, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, USA
Turtlecreek Township, Ohio
6000 OH-63, Lebanon, OH 45036, USA
Hamburg, New York
5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA
Vernon, New York
4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY 13476, USA
Hallandale Beach, Florida
831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, USA
Bangor, Maine
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
Plainville, Massachusetts
301 Washington St, Plainville, MA 02762, USA
Columbus Minnesota, Minnesota
15201 Zurich St, Columbus, MN 55025, USA
Columbus, Ohio
6000 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207, USA
Monticello, New York
204 Route 17B Monticello, New York
Northfield, Ohio
10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, OH 44067, USA
Yonkers, New York
810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704, USA
Saratoga Springs, New York
342 Jefferson St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
Harness racing is pari-mutuel horse racing featuring standardbred horses that pull lightweight two-wheeled carts called sulkies. The horses compete at one of two gaits: pacing (legs on the same side move together) or trotting (diagonal legs move together). The wagering format is identical to thoroughbred racing: win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta bets are available, and payouts are determined by the pari-mutuel pool minus the track takeout. Harness racing is most popular in the Northeast and Midwest. You'll find live tables at most major properties. See our full US casino directory for venue contact details and hours.
Harness racing is the cousin of thoroughbred racing with a distinct format and culture. The horses are standardbreds rather than thoroughbreds, and they pull sulkies driven by a person rather than carrying a jockey on their back. The gait distinction between pacers and trotters adds a layer of handicapping that thoroughbred racing does not have. Harness racing is most popular at tracks like the Meadowlands, Yonkers, and Northfield Park.
Get a program from the track or simulcast venue. The program lists horses, drivers, trainers, and past performance data.
Choose a horse and bet type: win (first place), place (first or second), show (first, second, or third), or exotic bets.
Exacta bets require picking the first two finishers in exact order. Trifecta picks the first three. Superfecta picks the first four.
Place your bet at a mutuel window or self-service kiosk before the race starts.
Watch the race on screen. Results are posted after the race is declared official.
Collect winning tickets at the window. Pari-mutuel payouts are determined by the pool, not fixed odds.
Harness racing uses standard pari-mutuel wagering. Each race typically features 8 to 10 horses. The race distance is usually one mile. The pacing gait requires horses to move both legs on the same side simultaneously, which is the faster and more common gait. Trotting requires diagonal leg movement and is harder for the horse to maintain. A horse that breaks gait (starts galloping) must be pulled to the outside and lose ground before resuming.
Bet types are identical to thoroughbred racing: win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta, daily double, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 6. Payouts are determined by the pari-mutuel pool. The track takeout varies by jurisdiction, typically ranging from 15 to 25 percent. Simulcasting allows wagering on harness races from other tracks, which expands the available racing menu at racebooks and simulcast venues.
Pacers move legs on the same side simultaneously (left legs together, right legs together). Trotters move diagonal legs together. Pacing is faster and more stable. Trotting is harder for the horse.
Pacing races are faster and more predictable than trotting races because the pace gait is more stable.
The driver is as important as the horse in harness racing. A top driver can overcome a post position disadvantage.
Post position matters significantly. Inside posts (1-3) have an advantage on most tracks.
Study the program for the horse's recent speed ratings and class level. Class drops are strong indicators.
Exotic bets offer higher payouts but are harder to hit. Start with win/place bets while learning.
The takeout (track's percentage) varies by track. Lower takeout means better returns for bettors.
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Handicapping harness races requires attention to the driver, the post position, and the horse's recent form at the class level. The driver is the most important factor: top drivers like Yannick Gingras and Tim Tetrick consistently win at higher rates. Post position matters because the starting gate is a moving vehicle and inside posts have a clear advantage on most track configurations.
Pacers are more predictable than trotters because the pace gait is easier to maintain. Trotting races are more volatile and produce longer-priced winners. Class drops are powerful handicapping angles in harness racing: a horse dropping from a higher claiming or condition level into a lower one is often the best bet on the card. Compared to greyhound racing, harness racing offers more handicapping depth and higher handle.
Horses with jockeys, no sulkies. Faster speeds, larger fields. The most popular form of horse racing.
Dog racing with similar pari-mutuel wagering. Declining in the US but still available at some tracks.
Live broadcast of races from other tracks. Bet on harness races remotely.
Bet on races at an off-site OTB parlor. Same pari-mutuel pools as the host track.
Harness racing is available at dedicated harness tracks (Meadowlands, Yonkers, Northfield, Pocono), at simulcast venues, and through advance deposit wagering platforms. Most casino racebooks carry harness simulcast feeds.
Before you bet, check the track takeout rate for the wager type you want to make. Browse our US casino directory to find venues near you.
Use the same bet types as thoroughbred racing: win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta. Place bets at a mutuel window or kiosk before the race.
