Hey, my name is Joe Bailey and after years of testing every new sports betting system to hit the market, I finally found the system that has allowed me to quit my job, and become a full-time sports better. In fact last year I made three times more than I ever made as a retail manager here in San Diego. My girlfriend and I spend our life attending sporting events and betting on the winners. We are not at 99% but last year we had 87% winners which equated to a little over $310,000. I am fired up because this year we are playing with a bigger bank roll!

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I am not a writer or a reviewer. I met Johnny Lucas at the Cal Expo trotter track in Sacramento, and we hit it off. So I shared with him how I was able to quit my job and bet on sporting events full time. He talked me into writing a review for the readers of Harness post.

Note that this a review though, not the actual Zcode website.  Click here for the Official Zcode System Website.

Why am I writing this? Well, when I stumbled across Zcode System for the first time, there weren’t many real reviews around so I thought I’d write one quickly to help any of you who are in the same position I was and besides Johnny is a cool guy.

But be warned, I’ll be going into both the good and the bad points, so if that’s something you might not want to hear, then you may as well leave now. Yes, I am thrilled with the software, but don’t spend on your wad on one game, be smart and you will profit.

So just what is Zcode System anyway?

Zcode System” is a comprehensive sports investing program that is designed to give you advice on what sports events to bet on and which ones to avoid.  It does this by analyzing a massive database comprised of 13 years’ worth of sports data and spits out its prediction based on these trends, and evidence.

Zcode gives predictions on all major U.S. sports including the NBA, MLB, NHL, and (starting in a couple of weeks) NFL.

For example, today (March 2nd, 2020) the Houston Rockets are playing the New York Knicks.  Zcode gave the Rockets a 97% chance of winning the game, but this is only a 3 1/2 star bet according to Zcode.  Not the worst, but definitely something you’ll want to think twice about.  Zcode is all about the VALUE of a bet, not just purely the odds. This mindset has allowed me to invest my bank roll only on games that are virtually guarantted winners.

It did, however, give the Under 230.5 points bet a 63% of hitting.  Now this bet is a 5-STAR RATING!  This is the highest rating that Zcode gives and means that there is immense value in this bet.

Click here for the Official Zcode System Website.

I’ve tried quite a few “sports investing systems” over the years or so and don’t get me wrong, I’ve found some winners and some stinkers.  Zcode is the first system I’ve seen that not only gives you the picks, but also tells you WHY it’s giving you these picks using straight-up statistics, not “gut feelings”.

Here’s exactly how Zcode achieves an 87 % success rate last year.

Zcode recommends that you follow the A-B-C betting technique.  That is, make a 1-unit bet.  If you lose, make a 2-unit bet.  If you lose that, make a 3-unit bet.  If you lost that, reset and start back with your “A” bet. Using this A-B-C technique, you should come ahead about 87% of the time with each A-B-C series you play using Zcode.  Pretty good odds, but it is a little misleading, and that’s why I wanted to clear the air now.

What are the BAD things about Zcode System?

“What?  He’s gonna give us bad points, too?!”  Heh, yeah, actually.  I promised that Johny this would be an honest, no BS review, and I plan to stick by that.

–      There is a LOT of information.  So much so, that it can be overwhelming at times.  Analyzing pitcher ratings, Power Rankings, Win/Loss streaks, and all that jazz.  Beginner sports investors can be turned off by all this information.  You can easily have 20-30 recommended bets going, especially during peak betting seasons.

–      The investment is $198/month, it’s the most expensive sports investing system I’ve come across so far (well, not including those “expert picks” websites), but this is the system that allowed me to quit my lousy job, so I am a believer!

UPDATE:  It’s not doom and gloom, though.  Quite frequently, the Zcode guys will have a 75%-off sale, meaning you can get the whole system for $50/month.  This makes it quite easy to build a great bankroll even if you’re starting out with a $1 betting unit size.  The only catch is that you have to be on the mailing list to get the e-mail.  

Click here to get on Zcode’s mailing list and claim your 75% discount

And are there any GOOD things about Zcode System?

Oh man, this is what I prepared you guys for earlier.  This thing has grown HUGE.

–     BY FAR the best thing about Zcode has to be the new done-for-you systems.  These are proven trend lines that take all the guesswork out of betting.  They are so freakin’ simple a child could make money (which I don’t recommend because of underage gambling laws and everything).  These lines stretch back for years and show you each and every bet made during that time period.  Some of these lines have made over $1 million since their inception.  If you’re looking to make some serious cash with sports investing, this is, hands down the best place to start.  I was making good money before, but Holy Crap this has taken my cahsflow it to the next level.

–      Live betting.  That’s right, Zcode now gives you LIVE bets that you can

make while the game is currently going on!  This has been a gamechanger.  Currently, the Live Bot covers hockey, basketball, and soccer games going on around the world, 24/7.  Take a look at the latest bets in the pic to the left.  You can see one has already hit, and two more are in the works.  The live bot is sitting at between an 80 and 90% success rate depending on the day.  This is beyond exciting for members like me.

–      The forum.  Zcode not only gives you the machine recommendation, but a very active community also weighs in and gives their two cents about each game.  Maybe there’s a key injury that Zcode doesn’t know about?  Don’t worry, the forum members will let you know about it before you plunk down your bet. Other members have saved me money when they get word early that a superstar player is sitting out a game.

–      Zcode is constantly being updated. It’s not an e-book.  It’s a living, breathing, sports investing system (see Live Betting). I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been disappointed seeing “Copyright 2012” at the bottom of a guide that I just bought.  A lot can change in 8 years (How about the Cubs breaking the curse for one?).  How do I know that these systems still work?  I really appreciate that the Zcode guys keep it fresh.

–      The expert journals.  You also get free expert picks from the many, MANY expert sports bettors that are also Zcode members.  Just like the ones you usually pay $1000/mo for, these guys will post their own custom picks that you can copy for not additional cost whatsoever.

–      The ZLab. ZLab is a collection of trends that various experts have created using the ZCode proprietary software.  Not only can you use ZLab yourself to discover your own trends, but ZCode automatically keeps track of the hottest ones in its Hot Trends section.  You’ll never be left without a winning play.

–      The support staff .  This isn’t some deal that some guy threw on Clickbank 3 years ago and left up there to suck up money, there are actual humans behind Zcode (27 of them to be exact).  They always get back to my support tickets within 24 hours.

Overall, what do I think?

Zcode System is, in my eyes, the best sports investing software/system I’ve come across.  Ron, Mike, Steve, and their team of programmers spent over 2 years beta-testing Zcode before even launching it live, and it really shows.  I’ve personally been using it for close to 5 years now and yes, I’ve made hundreds of thsouands of dollars.  Again, it is because of ZCode that I am now a full time sports investor. (as I’m writing this, another Live bet just hit).  The done-for-you trend lines alone are worth the monthly membership, if you do nothing but bet thsese you will profit from your first month on.

The 75% discount makes this really a no-brainer.  If you’re serious about making money through investing in sports outcomes, you owe it to yourself to give Zcode a try.  You can get started with as little as $100.  Stick with it, follow the system, and you WILL make money. Maybe you will be able to quit your job like I did, who knows? I guess you will never know unless you tes it out for yourself.

I hope my Zcode System review opens the eyes of betters who are Harness Post readers. I know Johnny just started and pocketed almost two grand his first month. So if you still are doubtful or skeptical, just ask Johnny, he knows it works, that is why he has stayed on me to write this review for his readers, I hope you enjoyed it! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

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I don’t know what it is about humans. If we are talking about the Indianapolis 500 or kids riding on their tricycles, for some reason we seem to enjoy crashes. Harness Racing fans are no different than the rest of the population. There is no doubt that harness racing has its shares of crashes, bloopers, falls, wrecks, and accidents.

We will share with you some of the most memorable ones here.

HARNESS RACING ACCIDENTS

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HARNESS RACING BLOOPERS

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Harness Racing fans support the sport every way they can.

Classy, harness racing themed jewelry is not easy to find. We we
find nice pieces we share them here. Many times their is limited
quantities, so when you find something that catches your eye,
go ahead and click on the piece and check it out.

Wear you harness racing jewelry every chance you have. Don’t
wait until you go to the track. Harness racing fans are fans
everyday of their life, right?



Vintage Collecting Harness Racing Jewelry
Harness Racing Watches

That’s right..see that picture above?  That is a REAL 7 time lottery winner being honored by “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not”.. and for years people tried to say he didn’t win.. that he was a cheat, a liar, and just plain “lucky”

See his story here… and how Ripley’s Believe It Or Not honored him after his 5th lottery win..

That’s right..

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.. the famous museum and book of weird, crazy, and unbelievable things and occurrences came and investigated this lotto genius after his 5th win.

They had heard of someone winning once or twice, but never 5 times…

Richard had nothing to hide so he met with the staff at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and showed them everything.

What did they find?

They found that his “crazy method” of playing the lotto actually worked.. and that all his wins were real.

After that..

They honored him in their Florida museum and now he is in all of the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museums and books!

Check out the picture of him at the exhibit opening at the bottom of this e-mail!

Since he was honored a few years back he has won 2 more times bringing his total documented win count to 7 times and well over a million dollars won.

What is that method he used to win an astounding 7 times?

Go here to see it free  (access expires soon!)

What is the method that Ripley’s Believe It Or Not discovered when they went to visit him?

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Johnny Davis

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BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO BETTING ON HARNESS RACING

History of Harness Racing

In 1879, the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders agreed upon standards to define horses eligible to the Trotting Register, started in 1867 by John H. Wallace, to record pedigrees of trotting horses. One of the rules stated that a stallion was required to trot a mile in two minutes and thirty seconds or better, or 2:35 if hitched to a wagon.

Types Of Wager

Win – You collect win money if you bet the horse that finishes first.
Place – You collect place money if you bet the horse that finishes first or second.
Show – You collect show money if you bet the horse that finishes first, second or third.
Daily Double – Select the winners of 2 consecutive races.
Exacta – Select the first two finishers of a race in exact order.
Trifecta – Select the first three finishers of a race in exact order.
Superfecta – Select the first four finishers of a race in exact order.

How Odds Work

Odds are an indication of the popularity of a given horse in comparison with others in the race. Odds are figured by dividing the amount wagered on a given horse into the total amount wagered, less the amount deducted by the track and state law.

The most basic information there are the win odds quoted on each horse. Those don’t tell you what the horse will pay, but the amount of profit you will get and the amount you have to bet to get it. 6-5 means you will get $6 profit for every $5 wagered. 20-1 means you get $20 profit for every $1 wagered (i.e. bet $2 and get $42 back).

Since most tracks have a $2 minimum bet, the toteboard odds are rounded off, so 2-1 odds on the toteboard may actually be 1.9-1 or 2.2-1. Payoffs use the actual odds and are rounded down to the nearest nickle or dime depending on the rules at that track.

How To Place A Bet

  • Choose the track you wish to wager on
  • Pick a race number
  • Enter the amount you want to bet
  • Choose the type of bet
  • Program number of horse

The Standardbred

Harness racing horses are ‘Standardbreds’. The name “Standardbred” originated because the early horses were required to reach a certain standard for the mile distance in order to be registered as part of the new breed. There are two types of standardbred seen racing – differentiated by their ‘gait’ or leg movement style:

  • The ‘pacer’ moves the legs on the same side back and forward together – this is known as a ‘lateral gait’ .
  • Alternatively the trotter employs a ‘diagonal gait’ moving front right with rear left leg, and vice versa.

The vast majority of horses running are pacers. Any horse who “breaks” into a canter or gallop during a race must pulled back to it’s correct gait and lose ground to its competitors or be disqualified from the race.

Horses are given names by which they are known for their racing lives. Names vary immensely, many predominant stables or breeders place a prefix on their horses.

The Race

Most Standardbreds start racing as 2- or 3-year-olds. Trotters race only trotters and pacers race only pacers. Racing takes place at numerous tracks and fairs across North America, although harness racing is most popular in the Midwest and the East.

Some of North America’s top trotting races are Peter Haughton Memorial for 2-year-olds, and the World Trotting DerbyYonkers TrotHambletonian, and Kentucky Futurity for 3-year-olds. The latter three races make up trotting Triple Crown.

For pacers, top races include the Woodrow Wilson and Metro Stake for 2-year-olds, and the Little Brown JugMeadowlands PaceNorth American Cup and the Adios for 3-year-olds. The Pacing Triple Crown is made up on the Little Brown Jug, the Messenger Stake and the Cane Pace.

HARNESS TRACK DIRECTORY

Alphabetical State Listings

(Click on Track Name for Compete Info)

CALIFORNIA


Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-3000

DELAWARE


Dover Downs
1131 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-4600 or 800-711-5882


Harrington Raceway
15 West Rider Rd.
Harrington, DE 19952
(302)398-7223

FLORIDA


Pompano Park Harness
1800 SW 3rd St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(954) 972-2000

ILLINOIS


Hawthorne Racecourse
3501 S Laramie Ave.
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-3700




INDIANA


Hoosier Park
4500 Dan Patch Circle
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 642-7223


KENTUCKY


Player’s Bluegrass Downs
150 Downs Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-7117


Red Mile
1200 Red Mile Rd.
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 255-0752


Thunder Ridge
164 Thunder Rd.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-7223

MAINE


Bangor Raceway
100 Dutton St.
Bangor, ME 04401
(877) 779-7771


Scarborough Downs
90 Payne Rd.
Scarborough, ME 04070
(207) 883-4331

MARYLAND


Ocean Downs
10218 Racetrack Rd.
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-0600


Rosecroft Raceway
6336 Rosecroft Drive
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-4500

MASSACHUSETTS


Plainridge Park
301 Washington St.
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 643-2500

MICHIGAN


Northville Downs
301 S Center St.
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-1000

MINNESOTA


Running Aces Harness Park
15201 Zurich St. NE
Columbus, MN 55025
(651) 925-4600

NEW JERSEY


Freehold Raceway
130 Park Avenue
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-3800


The Meadowlands
50 State Route 120
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 843-2446

NEW YORK


Batavia Downs


8315 Park Rd.
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-3750




Buffalo Raceway

5600 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 649-1280




Historic Track-Goshen

44 Park Place
P.O. Box 192
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-5333


Monticello Raceway


204 Route 17B
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-4100



Saratoga Gaming and Raceway


342 Jefferson St.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-2110




Tioga Downs


2384 West River Rd.
Nichols, NY 13812
(607) 946-8464



Vernon Downs


4229 Stahlman Rd.
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-6825


Yonkers Raceway


810 Yonkers Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 968-4200

OHIO


Delaware, OH Fair|
(Little Brown Jug)

236 Pennsylvania Ave.
P.O. Box 1278
Delaware, OH 43015
(800) 335-3217


Hollywood Gaming at Dayton
Dayton, Ohio 45414
(937) 235-7800


Miami Valley Raceway
6000 SR 63
Lebanon, OH 45036
1-855-WIN-MVGR (946-6847)


Scioto Downs
6000 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-2515

PENNSYLVANIA


Harrah’s Philadelphia
Casino and Racetrack
777 Harrah�s Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013
(484) 480-8020


The Meadows
Race Track Rd.
Meadow Lands, PA 15347
(724) 225-9300


Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
1280 Hwy 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 831-2100

The house that hold the Harness Racing Museum was originally built in 1913 as a horse stable. The collection is worth seeing if you are a racing fan.

Exhibits include more than 19,000 photos, 100’s of driver uniforms, 1800 painting, lithographs and sculptures, numerous sulkies and carts. There are also over four thousand books and videos on the sport of harness racing.

The Harness racing Hall of Fame is contained inside the museum.

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame

Bucket List !
Established1951
LocationGoshen, NY
Websiteharnessmuseum.com

If the Harness Racing Hall of Fame & the museum is not on your Bucket
List, I would recommend it.

The Museum is located in Goshen, New York.

Like many of us, the Harness Racing Museum collects and preserves the history of the wonderful sport of Harness racing. They just do it on a much grander scale than I do. I buy my harness racing collectibles on eBay & I have a collection I am proud of, as you probably do.

The museum also serves as the American Standardbread Horse Hall of Fame.

CLICK HERE to check out Harness Racing Collectibles on Ebay

Back in the day the Hambletonia Races were held in Goshen at the Good Time Park mile track. The track was founded in 1838, it is a National Historic Landmark & the oldest harness horse track still in use in the United States.

Stables still operate on the grounds and races are held annually. The popular museum opened during Goshen’s Hambletnian Stake Era in 1951,

Hall of Fame

The house that hold the Harness Racing Museum was originally built in 1913 as a horse stable. The collection is worth seeing if you are a racing fan.

Exhibits include more than 19,000 photos, 100’s of driver uniforms, 1800 painting, lithographs and sculptures, numerous sulkies and carts. There are also over four thousand books and videos on the sport of harness racing.

The Harness racing Hall of Fame is contained inside the museum.

The Hall of Fame inducts both horses and humans, owners, trainers, drivers.

The Top 3 Categories of inductees into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame are:

1) Living Persons

2) Living Horses

3) Immortals.

Winners from each category are inducted on what is called Hall of Fame day in Goshen, which the first Sunday in July, annually.

If you ever plan on visiting the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, it can’t get much better than the first Sunday in July!

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame Vacations


Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame Facebook Page

CLICK HERE for Harness Racing Hall of Fame Collectibles on Ebay


We hope you enjoyed this article and kinda behind the scene look at the Harness Racing Hall of Fame and Museum. Please visit our advertisers so we can continue to provide you insights into the history of the sport many of us love.

Did you know that there are different types of horse racing? Of course harness racing is a very popular form of horse racing. The Standardbred is the breed of choice for harness racing. If compared with a Thoroughbred, the Standardbred has a more muscled and longer body.


A Standardbred also has an average height of 15 to 16 hands and it also has a bigger head. Standardbreds come in different colors where in brown and bay are the usual ones. These horses weigh around 800 to 1,000 pounds and have willing and docile temperaments.

In harness racing, horses compete in two dissimilar gaits: pace and trot. In trot, horses are seen moving in a diagonal gait with their right front and left rear legs are moving together and their left front and right rear legs are moving together. On the other hand, in pace, horses’ legs move in tandem at the side of the body: right rear and front and left rear and front.

Pacers are usually called sidewheelers and to maintain their gait, they use plastic loops called hobbles to keep the leg movements synchronized. Sustaining their gaits is very important in these races because if the horses lose their gaits, these could mean losing or disqualification.

Aside from viewing harness racing, some people also bet. In fact, other people have tried harness racing betting as another way for them to earn extra cash. But before you decide on which horse to bet on, you should be aware of the following things.

One of the most important things that you must definitely remember, especially if you are a newbie, is the lingo. Like in other fields, harness racing uses a specific language or lingo. And it will be to your advantage if you would completely comprehend the lingo used in the races. If harness racing is still new to you, look for a dictionary of terms and begin becoming familiar with their meanings.


Another important thing to know before placing your bets is the background information of the horse and jockey. The daily program will help you find out these important information regarding the horses and jockeys.

By looking at the daily program, you would get important information like the place of the horse’s previous race, its jockey, and finishing time. By looking at the information, you can easily gauge the performance of every horse before you actually place your bet. On the other hand, you could also try seeking the advice of experts from blogs and tipsters.

Just always remember that following the tipster’s or blogger’s advice would not ensure you of a 100 percent winning bet.

On the other hand, some persons purchase a betting system to help them increase their chances of winning. Purchasing a reliable betting system can really be very helpful for horse race bettors especially the newbies. The betting system that you must buy should include tried and tested winning strategies like the How to ‘Place Bet` on Favorites for a Living. In fact, this betting system has been given awesome reviews by many persons who have used it in harness racing.

Horse Racing Predictor

Harness racing is one of Australia’s biggest spectator sports. With large amounts of money wagered in over a hundred race tracks all over Australia, harness racing can mean big earnings for lucky bettors.

But before you start gathering any harness racing tips, it’s important to familiarize yourself first with its history. Let’s start by defining it. Harness racing is a type of horse racing that focuses on the horses’ gait method.

Unlike regular thoroughbred horse racing, harness requires the horse to pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky. The driver sits on this cart and then controls the horse using reigns and a long whip. This type of racing is believed to have originated from the chariot races held during the early Roman Empire.

The activity eventually became popular and was made into a sport by the Dutch. Anybody was allowed to participate, even poor farmers as long as they had a good trotter. This transcendental quality increased the sport’s popularity and in the 17th century, harness racing began to grow as an international trend.

Modern harness tracks found their roots in North America and became a favourite rural past-time until the end of the 18th century. This was followed by the establishment of the first harness racecourses.


Harness racing made its way to Australia in 1810. Ask for the best harness racing tip from experts and they’ll tell you that it was a lucky horse named “Miss Kitty” that took the grand prize in the first ever official race in the country. This happened on the 30th of April 1810 at Parramatta, New South Wales during a sports carnival. Miss Kitty served as the pioneer for a long line of legendary race horses and the sport soon captivated the interest of many Australians.


Australia’s first harness racecourse was constructed at Elsternwick Park, Melbourne in 1882. And in 1902, the New South Wales Trotting Club came into existence. This event formalized harness meetings after the government banned unregistered racing in the country.


Australia soon developed its own harness culture. Most meetings are conducted at night with major metropolitan meetings held on Saturdays and Fridays. When compared to American racing, Australian racing stands out with its unique measuring system, bigger number of starters in a race and variations in the tracks’ length.


From a simple activity enjoyed by families who couldn’t afford a thoroughbred horse, harness evolved to become an international sport with millions of dollars in annual wagers and revenue.


Here’s a good harness tip, always check with the HRA or Harness Racing Australia for any questions or concerns. This federal body is tasked to monitor and regulate the industry. Each state has a principal racing authority that must abide by the HRA’s racing rules and regulations.


For more harness racing tips, consult with veteran harness racers and experienced bettors. You can even go online and check out the many harness betting sites for any useful news. Now that you’ve brushed up on the history and basics, you’re on the way to earning some big winnings!

Over the years harness racing has gone thrown incredible growths in popularity. When these growth spurts occur the need for drivers increases as the popularity of the sport around the globe grows.



So What does it take to become a Harness Racing driver?

That is a question we get quite often and seems to be in the minds of many people. Is learning to be a harness driver a God given talent or learned skill?

I believe the most important characteristic necessary is desire. Do you really want to become a professional driver? I cannot tell you how many fifteen or sixteen year old kids attend the race track for the first time and then leave feeling they want to be the next Dave Palone.

For those that may not know, Dave Palone is the winningest driver in harness racing history. However if you really think you would want to become a successful driver you can do it, with the right commitment, focus, hard work and dedication.

The best place to start is mucking stalls. Are you will to go to work for a stable or trainer for minimum wage cleaning stalls? If you are then you
may have the desire necessary to become a successful driver. This is
were many driver start their career.

Most of the drivers start by working in the horse barns. This is considered an important step as it aids in establishing if you are comfortable with horses or not. Needless to say, if you want to be a driver, you need to get comfortable around horses and they need to be comfortable around you.

As a barn hand you will become comfortable handling the horses. This is how you learn to calm the horse and how you steer the horse in the right directions.

Starting by working in the barns will give you valuable, on the job experience that will server you well the rest of your career. I believe it is also very valuable for young, want to be drivers to learn the history of racing, and the different types of horses and the lingo around the harness racing world.


The Fist 3 Steps to take to become a Harness Racing Driver

  1. Go to Your Local Track if you have one, and inquire about getting a job. People in the business can refer you to others in the business. If you don’t have a track close to where you live, getting a job on any local horse farm is the next best option.

    2. Download the Official Harness Racing Drivers Rule book, just to start getting yourself familiar with the rules. You can download it by clicking here.

    3. REVIEW these helpful links from the USTA (United States Trotting Association)

    What are the basics on obtaining a new driver and/or trainer license?
  2. Once the application is submitted what is the process?
  3. Can reference forms be mailed/emailed to me or to the track?
  4. Is there any material available to help pass the tests?
  5. How are the tests scored?
  6. What does the written test consist of?
  7. What does the practical test consist of?
  8. Do I have to submit an eye exam?
  9. Are there any tips on making the process as smooth as possible?
  10. Can I apply online?



You can Do It!

I will leave you with the story of Tyler Smith and an awesome poem
from Les Brown. So may say this article was discouraging, that I was attempting to discourage young people from becoming harness racing drivers.

Honestly it was just the opposite, I wasn’t attempting to be discouraging, but I was attempting to be real. If it is your dream then peruse it with passion, and your eyes wide open.

IF YOU WANT A THING BAD ENOUGH…-LES BROWN

If you want a thing bad enough to go out and fight for it,

to work day and night for it, to give up your time, your peace

and sleep for it… if all that you dream and scheme is about it,

…and life seems useless and worthless without it… if you gladly

sweat for it and fret for it and plan for it and lose all your terrror

of the opposition for it…if you simply go after that thing that you

want with all your capacity, strength and sagacity, faith hope and

confidence and stern pertinacity…if neither cold, poverty, famine, nor gout,

sickness nor pain, of body and brain, can keep you away from the thing that

you want…if dogged and grim you beseech and beset it, with the help of

God, YOU WILL GET IT! – Les Brown

The Story of Young Harness Driver Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith made harness racing history at Hoosier Park becoming the youngest driver ever to reach the 1,000-win mark at the tender your age of 20.

He earned his first drivers title at Hoosier Park in 2013. Smith scored 262 wins and earned over $2.8 million in purses to secure the title.

At the young age of 20 he went on to score 507 wins and $3,667,360 in money won for the year.

Tyler Smith has now drawn the attention of the harness world by driving week days at Northfield Park in Ohio and weekends he flies out to Cal Expo in California.

He catches a plane every Friday to drive at Cal Expo for the weekend. He then flies back on Sunday to Ohio to start his week driving Monday at Northfield Park. How bad do you think Tyler Smith wanted to become a successful Harness Racing Driver?