The only filly in the field for the prestigious Gran Premio Orsi Mangelli at the San Sito track in Milan, Italy, was Ischia Joy, driven by Francesco Facci, and she won convincingly in 1:54.0f.
Northfield Park: $4,876 Pick-5 carryover Monday
There will be a $4,876 carryover in the Monday night (Nov. 2) Pick-5 beginning in race 6.
Meet the candidates in USTA Board of Directors elections for Districts 1, 6 and 7
In total, there are nine candidates running for six seats in four districts on the U.S. Trotting Board of Directors. However, in one of the districts, the candidate is unopposed. Ballots are being mailed in early November, with completed ballots required to be postmarked no later than Dec. 8, 2026.
USTA Board of Directors elections – District 1 – three seats
In District 1 (Ohio), four candidates are competing for three membership director seats. Incumbents Roy Burns, Steve McCoy and Dr. John Mossbarger are seeking re-election, with challenger Kris Brechler also on the ballot.
US Trotting elections – District 6 – one seat
In District 6, incumbent Dein Spriggs and challenger Sam Herrington are running for the at-large seat, which encompasses Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.
US Trotting elections – District 7 – one seat
In District 7, incumbent and USTA President Russell Williams is seeking re-election against challenger Ron Burke for one membership director seat. District 7 members will vote for one candidate.
Standardbred Horse Sale begins Monday in Harrisburg
The 88th annual Standardbred Horse Sale begins Monday (Nov. 2) at noon (EST) at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa., with yearlings featured the first three days of the event followed by the mixed sale Thursday and Friday.
Escaper victorious in Saratoga Open Trot
Escaper won the local Open Trot for the first time on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1) at Saratoga Casino Hotel, stopping the clock in 1:55.2.
USHDC honors Corbin Community Backpack Program, Mistertenahkey wins
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC), best known for their charitable contributions over the last three decades, continued their giving crusade as they honored the Corbin Community Backpack Program on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Liberty Bell Stakes to Mardi Gras Man, Highland B Best
Even though the calendar said Nov. 1, there were still a pair of 1:49.2 miles in two $30,000 divisions of the Liberty Bell Stake for 3-year-old colt pacers on Sunday afternoon over Harrah’s Philadelphia 5/8-mile oval.