The U.S. Trotting Association’s District 1 held its annual district meeting today (Jan. 10) at the Renaissance Hotel in Westerville, Ohio. District Directors Steve Bateson, Roy Burns, Kevin Greenfield, Jason Roth, and District Chairperson Dr. John Mossbarger were in attendance, along with USTA Chief Operating Officer, TC Lane.
Racing at Hawthorne canceled this weekend
Live racing at Hawthorne Race Course for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11, will not be held, according to the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association.
The last qualifying race for the Prix d’Amerique
On Sunday afternoon (Jan. 11), the final qualifying race for the Prix d’Amerique will be held at the Vincennes track in Paris.
Beckwith wins four, sweeps co-features at Big M
Lately at The Meadowlands, driver Brett Beckwith has turned the marvelous into the mundane, as the red-hot defending Big M driver champ, who guided 36 winners during the month of December, won four races on the Friday night (Jan. 9) program, including both $17,500 co-featured high-end conditioned events.
Saturday Training Cancelled at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park has cancelled training for Saturday morning (Jan. 10) due to forecasted weather and to allow time for the track to be prepared for the evening’s race card.
Benny J takes aim at third win in a row Sunday at Big M
After finishing his 2025 campaign with back-to-back victories, Benny J will look to continue his winning ways in his first start this year when he meets nine rivals in Sunday afternoon’s (Jan. 11) featured trot at the Meadowlands.
Marvin Katz named 2025 Cam Fella Award Winner
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that prominent owner/breeder Marvin Katz of Toronto, ON has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Cam Fella Award.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 10
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Jan. 10).
Scott Douglas to be inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its first Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2025. Scott Douglas of Darlington, Wis., will be inducted at the Jan. 24 event in Madison.
USTA District 6 directors, members gather in Delray Beach
The U.S. Trotting Association’s District 6 Board of Directors and members met Friday (Jan. 9) at the Beach Club restaurant in Delray Beach, Fla., to discuss matters pertinent to the harness racing industry and to issue recommendations on nine rule change proposals submitted.