Month: March 2024

 The annual meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International convened Wednesday (March 6) in Columbus, Ohio, in the midst of an evolving regulatory structure for Thoroughbred racing and great uncertainty for what the future may hold.

Larry Lederman, 67, known for his playfulness and wit during a decades-long career as a racetrack announcer, died March 5, 2024, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

Muscle Dynasty flexed his muscles after back-to-back subpar efforts and won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 5).

Three $15,000 races for developing horses were the featured events over a sloppy track on Tuesday (March 5) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

The adage “It’s not important how you start, but how you finish” has been around for ages but it still holds true, and a perfect example is the state-bred pacer Gorgeous Big Guy, the recipient of the 2023 Illinois 2-year-old Colt Pacer of the Year award at last week’s Horsemen’s Banquet in Springfield.

Harness racing success stories are often found throughout the Standardbred industry and most recently a group of horse breeders from around the globe have found Bourbon County in Kentucky and have come forward to help the St. Mary’s School in Paris.

U.S. Trotting Association President Russell Williams announced Tuesday (March 5) that Florida State Representative Dan Daley and Caesars Entertainment Senior Vice President Joe Morris are the recipients of the annual USTA President’s Awards.