In his Thoroughbred Daily News story, Dan Ross explores the failures of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit in implementing and conducting the uniformity in drug testing that they have promised.
Year: 2023
Batavia Downs realized a 75% handle increase in 2023
With the books now finalized after the last live card of racing took place on Saturday (Dec. 9), Batavia Downs saw a major growth in handle that started last January during their first winter meet in 20 years, and ended the year showing a 75% increase in wagering over the track’s previous record high.
Standardbred Canada board announces Darryl Kaplan as new president and CEO
The Board of Directors of Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Darryl Kaplan as the new president and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 15, 2024. Mr. Kaplan will succeed Dan Gall in these roles.
Global Believer S powers to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Global Believer S made a believer of a field of quality trotters at Bally’s Dover and won back to back on Tuesday night (Dec. 19).
2023 O’Brien Awards finalists announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.
USTA to reconduct District 6B director election
Due to a printing company’s merge error that resulted in “mismatched” ballots being sent to District 6B members, the USTA could not guarantee the validity of those ballots received in the membership director election involving the incumbent, Dr. Andy Roberts, and the challenger, Steve Stewart. A new election is being conducted.
Minore eyes ‘Dream’ ending
Paul Minore, the self-proclaimed King of the 14-year-olds, is at it again. The veteran owner/driver, who first climbed into a sulky at age 45, is now racing the fourth elder statesman of his 29-year career with Racintowardadream.
At nine, Annas Lucky Star still sparkles
Illinois long-time trotting queen Annas Lucky Star may be nearing the end of her 9-year-old season as a racehorse, but the pride of the Nelson Willis stable still knows how to win races.
MGM Northfield Park cancels due to poor track condition
Due to deteriorating track conditions, MGM Northfield Park was forced to cancel live racing on Monday (Dec. 18) after the eighth race. Live racing is set to resume on Tuesday (Dec. 19) at 6:00m p.m.
Hechkoff, Sheridan win in Philly AHDC trots
Bob Hechkoff brushed to the lead and rushed clear while Yogi Sheridan powered off a pocket trip to take their respective $9,900 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 17).