The Saratogian

HORSE RACING: 85th season at Saratoga Harness steps off Feb. 1

Saratoga Casino Hotel announced the return of live harness racing for its 85th season, beginning Sunday, Feb. 1. The 2026 schedule at the Spa Oval will include 150 racing ...

Horses will race again at the Big Fresno Fair – with a few minor changes

The Big Fresno Fair has announced that harness racing will return to the city in December 2026, making Fresno California's ...
Standardbred Canada

California Harness Racing Revived At Fresno

The Big Fresno Fair announced on Friday, Jan. 23 that harness racing will return to Fresno after a century-long absence ...
The Business Journal

Big Fresno Fair to become California’s only harness track as operator restructures

In a significant development for Central Valley sports and entertainment, the Big Fresno Fair has announced that harness racing will return to Fresno for the first time in more than 100 years through ...

Local leaders comment on harness racing returning to the Big Fresno Fair

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Horse racing is heading back to the Fresno Fairgrounds, but this time with a different kind of ...