Gordon's Harness Horses

Gordon's Harness Horses This page is all about my harness racing "business." It started back in July of 2011. You'll enjoy keeping up with what's happening. See you at the races!

It's been an absolute thrill for me.

There was plenty of frustration to go around last night as Journey ended up 5th.Let me share my personal frustration. If...
06/04/2026

There was plenty of frustration to go around last night as Journey ended up 5th.

Let me share my personal frustration.

If you look at the accompanying chart, you'll see that...even though Journey had post 3 (what I would consider an inside post)...he ends up 5 1/4 lengths back at the quarter pole in 7th position. As you might guess, he had one of the slowest speed ratings of the group.

Then, at the half mile mark, he was still 7th but now 7 1/2 lengths behind the leader. And at the top of the stretch, he was 9th.

But as you can see, his last quarter (i.e. LQ in the chart) time of 27.4 was the fastest among the group (to be expected as his first quarter time was among the slowest) which gave him a final time of 1:53...only 2 1/4 lengths from winning.

What's the moral of this story? Clearly, Journey isn't a horse that comes off the pace from 6-7 lengths back. If he gets off the gate even in 4th position at the quarter, his chances of winning increase greatly.

He's proven he's a horse that needs to be at least near the front 'cause he certainly can go fast enough to win races in this condition. He just needs the trip to get it done.

Well, at least I feel better now. Not much, but a little. :)

06/03/2026

Here’s Journey on his 3rd warm up lap with Ranger Steck in the bike.

Wednesday night once again at Scioto Downs for Journeyssharpedge!Race 4 (again). :)Post 3 (again). :)
06/01/2026

Wednesday night once again at Scioto Downs for Journeyssharpedge!

Race 4 (again). :)

Post 3 (again). :)

Today was an absolutely perfect day to be at the barn and jogging horses.I got to go out with nine today. Not only did I...
05/30/2026

Today was an absolutely perfect day to be at the barn and jogging horses.

I got to go out with nine today. Not only did I go out with Journey but, for the first time ever, I got to jog Ryders Up. The photo that accompanies this post is courtesy of Rita Condit. Rita just happened to be standing near the entrance to the main track on the back side and captured yours truly after just entering the track.

Ryders Up behaved quite well for me. Ron cautioned me that when trainers are on the track (horses coming toward you and going pretty fast) that he can get a bit testy and wants to go fast himself. And that was true. But otherwise, he was good.

05/29/2026

Last Wednesday was my first time at Scioto Downs since some of the new construction was installed.

Some of you might remember that to go from the grandstand area to the paddock area, there was a sidewalk along the fence.

That has changed.

The accompanying video is a view of the new "patio" which, as you will see, has some seating available. You'll also see on the right-hand side the two entrances to the paddock.

Last evening we got a superb effort from Journey!While the results show a 4th-place finish, the time tells a different s...
05/28/2026

Last evening we got a superb effort from Journey!

While the results show a 4th-place finish, the time tells a different story.

In fact, the race itself was somewhat unusual with a winning time of 1:51.3. That's pretty fast for horses racing in this condition.

But as you can see, Journey was determined to compete and compete he did. His time was 1:52.1 which is his fastest credited time in his racing career. Last year he had two races of 1:52.3 but never has he gone this fast.

However, in the racing world, your lifetime best mark is determined from only winning races and Journey's lifetime mark still stands at 1:53.3 which he earned last year. Let's hope that mark gets lowered real soon.

05/27/2026

Here’s Journey headed out to warm up after r1.

Ranger in the bike.

One step closer to heading to the track for his warm up.
05/27/2026

One step closer to heading to the track for his warm up.

Here’s Journey in his paddock stall…hoping for nice racing conditions and a good trip!
05/27/2026

Here’s Journey in his paddock stall…hoping for nice racing conditions and a good trip!

Journey is headed to the track again this Wednesday at Scioto Downs.Let's goooooooooooo!!!
05/25/2026

Journey is headed to the track again this Wednesday at Scioto Downs.

Let's goooooooooooo!!!

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