The Harness Horse Youth Camp returns to the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono

2018-07-11

The harness racing stars of tomorrow are coming!  The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, are welcoming the Harness Horse Youth Foundation Camp to the track in Wilkes Barre, PA from Tuesday, July 17 to Saturday, July 21st.

 

Seven girls and three boys between the ages of 12 and 14 will be spending the week learning all about harness racing while working hands-on with the HHYF’s stable of Trottingbred horses. They will learn ... 

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OWNERS REMINDED TO CONFIRM CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS

2013-10-14

 
Owners with horses entered in the Breeders Crown finals on Saturday (Oct. 19) are reminded to call the PHHA offices at 570.831.2129 to confirm their clubhouse dining arrangements.
Please do not assume that a table will be automatically reserved. One table of four may be reserved per horse entered.
For those who wish to accommodate additional guests, limited seating is still available in the horsemen’s VIP tent. Tickets are $40 per person and include buffet dinner and program.

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MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS ADDS TO EXCITING 2013 SEASON

2013-01-04

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is getting ready for what will be their biggest season ever with the addition of three big races for late summer. 
In addition to the Breeders Crown, scheduled for Saturday, October 19th; and the Ben Franklin, Earl Beal, Jr. Memorial Trot, the Max Hempt, and the James Lynch set for June; the track in Northeast PA is proud to add the prestigious Super Stakes races from Harrah’s Philadelphia to their stakes schedule. The Colonial; Battle of Brandywine; ... 

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BREEDERS CROWN 2013

The exciting Breeders Crown series will be held once again at the record-breaking Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs 5/8 mile red oval on Saturday, October 19, 2013.  
The historic track held the series in October of 2010, and was the first track to host all 12 races, worth $6 million, in one night.  Crowds from as far away as Canada, California, and Florida lined the apron to witness history in the making and several world records. 
 
 “Due to the huge success of 2010, ... 

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$50,000 Pennsylvania Driving Challenge To Pit East Against West At Pocono

2011-09-16

The best of the best in Pennsylvania will battle it out for bragging rights, plus a share of $50,000 in total prize monies, at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Saturday, October 15th.
The East Meets West Driving Challenge will bring the four leading drivers from The Meadows –Dave Palone, Brett Miller, Tony Hall and Eric Ledford – to Pocono Downs where they’ll face off against Matt Kakaley, George Napolitano Jr., Tyler Buter and Joe Pavia Jr. The host track picked a ninth “wild ... 

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