Forum: Europe Harness Racing

https://harnesslink.com/europe/idao-de-tillard-crowned-1-million-prix-damerique-champion/

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Seems there is very little activity here. I just joined and if anybody wants to discuss European trotting or have any questions either post or please feel free to message me

German trotter Brioni has upset the 2011 Elitlopp field winning at odds of 27-1 http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=89594

Runner-up in the last two runnings Davidson Du Pont is favoured for the race this Sunday https://harnesslink.com/europe/18-starters-set-for-1000000e-prix-damerique/

unfortunately there was not enough time to logistically arrange all the blood work, and travel documents. Also, my father (John DuCHARME) is 90, and travel is difficult, and thus he could NOT come and watch his horse. VoS is "in" @ The Poconos...

For an american who has raced in Europe. The level of fan appreciation and support is heartwarming. American " Racinos" would "drop" LIVE racing in a heart-beat IF they are allowed ? I am glad the weather cooperated in Stockholm. When I was...

I know when racing in Quebec was going strong, French-bred horses ended up in Quebec. Is anyone aware of the best French-imports currently racing in North America.

http://www.harnesslink.com/International/100th-anniversary-of-Prix-d-Amerique-Sunday Monday is a holiday so for those who want to stay up late tonight

http://www.harnesslink.com/Europe/Propulsion-takes-2020-Elitloppet

On this Sunday (Monday Australia) The maths in the article is not the best but it is interesting to note that 14 of the 18 will race shoeless Here is the field ...

Here is the link http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/specialseries/2017/04/sports-doping-endless-chase-170413073512026.html It is a 2-part documentry I have NO problem naming trainers like Fabrice Souloy (cobalt) or Ake Svanstedt...

anyone know how Armbro Laser is doing in Italy

I am working on a secret project, is there a form or publication that I could look at to see a trotters past performances?

Norway Trotting has shown some real courage and handed down a suspension worthy of the crime (doping) to French Trainer. Hopefully Sweden will also suspend Fabrice Souloy ? However ? IF they simply allow "trainership" to shift on "paper" to his...

There is a lot of controversy in North America regarding whipping. How is whipping being regulated in Europe. If I recall correctly, Norway doesn't allow whipping at all. How long did it take the gamblers from Norway to accept the lack of...

Most drugs get "mixed" into a "cocktail" of general performance drugs that are LEGALLY used 24-72 hours BEFORE the race in that quest to "make the horse FEEL better" (race better) with a veterinarians help as part of THEIR training "skills" And...

I am under the impression that in some European countries studs must be approved for stud duty. Can someone explain to me how that works? Can studs not approved still bred? What is the rationale for it?

For members interested in harness racing from Sweden, Norway, France, you're able to watch daily live races for free with english commentator at www.maharajah.se. For other countries you have to sign in. Regards from a racing lover in Sweden