Awards Celebrate the Best in Saratoga Harness Racing
State Senator Jim Tedisco and Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford pose with award winners at the Saratoga Casino Hotel’s annual harness racing awards ceremony. Photo via Sen. Jim Tedisco’s office.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association held their annual awards ceremony and banquet last week, celebrating the most impressive achievements at the harness track in 2024.
Winners included By the Book (Horse of the Year & Trotter of the Year), Robyn Mangiardi (Horsewoman of the Year), Pickup Man Hanover (Pacer of the Year), Brett Beckwith (Driver of the Year & Most Driving Wins in a Single Card), Mark Beckwith (Horseman of the Year & Trainer of the Year), Greystone Treasure (Most Wins), Jennifer Newton (Rising Star – Owner), Brian Cross (Rising Star – Trainer), Pamela Pinney and Dave Coon (Most Dedicated Owners), Jackie Greene (Most Eight Holes), Henceforth (2×5 Gelding Pacer of the Year), Pitboss Hanover (2×5 Mare of the Year), Cross Creek Samara (Rising Star & 2×5 Trotter of the Year), Arizona (Filly and Mare Pacer of the Year), George Mason (Most Dedicated Groom), and Bronze Over N (Senior Citizen Award).
State Senator Jim Tedisco and Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford were on hand to help dish out the awards.