Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89.
Family Valentine’s Day Craft Event
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day celebration.
Dan Patch weekend room deadline Jan. 30
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday, Jan. 30.
Rosecroft abandons Wednesday program
Due to the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern on the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Rosecroft Raceway has abandoned its harness racing program scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 28).
Crystal Springs Stables to host open house
Crystal Springs Stables in Millersburg, Ohio, is excited to host its first Open House and Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Robert Colasanti, 80, dies
Robert J. Colasanti, 80, of Farmingdale passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at home.
Illinois Racing Board suspends license for Hawthorne harness racing
The Illinois Racing board on Monday (Jan. 26) suspended the racing license for Hawthorne Race Course.
Pinehurst Driving Club Roster of Standardbred Horses in Training
With a horse population of over 200 horses this year, we are proud to present this year’s training roster. The annual matinee will be held Saturday April 11 of which nearly 4,000 people attended last year. Qualifiers will also be held on Tuesday April 7. A huge welcome to our new stables this year.
USHWA Delaware Valley stallion auction
From Wednesday (Jan. 28) through Friday (Jan. 30), four breedings will be sold on onGait.com to benefit the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
USTA District 4B meeting recap
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Cathy Dessert hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting in Madison, Wisc., in conjunction with the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Awards Banquet.