Current U.S. Trotting Association members can now vote on the 14 proposed rule and bylaw changes for 2027. Online ballots are available through each member’s secure USTA account, with voting open through Feb. 1, 2027.
U.S. harness racing wagering increases for second consecutive quarter vs. 2025
During the third quarter, from July 1 through Sept. 30, total wagering across the United States increased by 3.38%, following the second quarter when handle was up by 2.38% compared to last year in 2025. This year, $374,280,401 was wagered during the third quarter compared to $362,053,597 a year ago. That increase was despite decreases in race days and the number of pari-mutuel races compared to the third quarter of last year.
Milestone for On The Cards N in Rosecroft upset
Jared Moyer engineered a 21-1 upset with Mark Howard’s On The Cards N in Monday’s (Oct. 5) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway, using a ground-saving trip to propel the 11-year-old to the 50th win of his career.
OHHA announces photo contest for 2027 Stallion Directory cover
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is hosting a photo contest for the cover of the 2027 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & OHHA Membership Directory.
Candidates for USTA Membership Director elections announced
The deadline for United States Trotting Association (USTA) members to file petitions seeking election to the Board of Directors has passed (Oct. 1), with contested membership director elections in Districts 1, 6 and 7 and an unopposed candidate in District 5.
Kountry Prince is king on record-setting opening night at Lexington sale
Trotting colt Kountry Prince, a son of Walner out of Plunge Blue Chip, sold for $825,000 to Åke Svanstedt to top Monday’s (Oct. 5) record-setting opening session of the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale at the Fasig-Tipton Pavilion.
Hawaiian Warfare fastest of DSBF Winners Monday
Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old pacers completed their 2nd leg of eliminations Monday (Oct. 5) at Harrington Raceway in a trio of $20,000 divisions.
Kierkegaard K finishes strongly to win Pocono feature
Kierkegaard K won his second straight start Monday (Oct. 5) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, taking a $21,000 fast-class trotting feature in 1:52.4.
Meadows Monday Memo
Friday (Oct. 9) night’s card at The Meadows will feature the $200,000 Pennsylvania Fair Finals, with a special post of 5:10 p.m. Eight $25,000 divisions will be held, bringing together the top point-earners from the state’s county fair circuit. Action began in late June at Butler, PA and ended two weeks ago in Bloomsburg. Wednesday (Oct. 7) and Thursday (Oct. 8) action this week will begin at the regular 12:45 p.m., post time.
Sting Me breaks multiple records in Massachusetts Breeder Stakes at Plainridge Park
The $3.2 million (est.) Massachusetts Breeder Stakes began week two at Plainridge Park on Monday (Oct. 5) and featured the 2-year-old Standardbred stars bred in Massachusetts. Eight divisions, two for each gender and gait, went postward for a total of $338,800 in purses.