The final night of racing for 2025 at Batavia Downs is this Saturday (Dec. 20) and the track is going out with a bang as they offer two carryover pools with huge guarantees and mandatory payouts for both, and featured in the first and last races of the night.
Month: December 2025
Meadowlands Amateur Driving Club raises over $70K in 2025
The Meadowlands Amateur Driving Club is making an impact this holiday season with its end-of-season charity donations.
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals finds HISA constitutional again
After a review of the case referred by the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday (Dec. 17) that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is constitutional.
Joseph Tosies named 2025 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year
The United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce that Joseph “Jo Jo” Tosies has been named the 2025 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.
Sue Vannier named Delaware Valley USHWA Caretaker of the Year
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is pleased to announce Sue Vannier has won its 2025 Caretaker of the Year Award.
Cumberland Friday card postponed to Monday
First Tracks Cumberland management has announced that the winter meet’s 16th racing date, scheduled for Friday (Dec. 19), has been postponed until Monday (Dec. 22) due to the high wind advisory forecast for the region.
Thursdays have brought the heat to winter racing at Big M
The last of six Thursday race cards takes place at The Meadowlands this week (Dec. 18), and while much wasn’t expected at the start from these programs since the Big M was increasing its race week 50 percent, from two cards to three, the Exit 16W Series has impressed, bringing plenty of good, competitive action to racing fans.
Harrington Raceway seeks Racing Secretary for 2026
Harrington Raceway is seeking a race secretary for the 2026 meet.
Rosecroft announces 2026 winter-spring meet dates
Following Thursday’s (Dec. 18) program at Rosecroft Raceway, the Capital Region harness racing venue will go dark for a month-long holiday interval before commencing its winter-spring 2026 meeting on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
World By Storm sets new Dayton Raceway mark
Dayton, OH – World By Storm took the field of eight by storm and won with a gate-to-wire effort in the $17,000 conditioned trot at Wednesday night (Dec. 17) at Hollywood Gaming…