Treasured publicity icon and stakes administrator Moira Fanning looked out at the capacity crowd of well-wishers at Sunday (Dec. 7) night’s 66th Awards Banquet of the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), presented by the New York Sire Stakes, and said, “We all know how important family is. Without my family, I am not sure I could have done anything.”
Month: December 2025
USTA District 8 meeting recap
On Sunday (Dec. 7), Chairperson Shawn Wiles and Directors Kim Crawford, Mark Ford, John Matarazzo, Ray Schnittker, and Mike Torcello hosted the annual District 8 meeting in conjunction with the Monticello-Goshen USHWA and NYSS banquet in Otterkill, NY.
Meadowlands Racetrack Toys for Tots drive wraps on Friday
This Friday (Dec. 12) is the last night to donate to the Meadowlands Racetrack’s Toys for Tots Collection Drive. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in a child’s life this holiday season.
Harrington Raceway seeks race secretary for 2026
Harrington Raceway is seeking a race secretary for the 2026 meet.
Saratoga cancels racing Wednesday (Dec. 10)
Due to the impending storm, Saratoga Casino Hotel has canceled live racing for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
Speed Away wins at Bally’s Dover
Speed Away held off a fast-closing Last Glow to win Tuesday’s (Dec. 9) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.
Vel Im All Fire wins second straight
Sophomore filly pacer Vel Im All Fire was 0-for-27 lifetime. In the last 10 days, she is two-for-two thanks to a front-stepping win in the $9,000 conditioned claiming pace Tuesday evening (Dec. 9) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Yale, Legend Of Rock take DSBF prelims
Yale and Legend Of Rock became the third and fourth horses to register preliminary wins in the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series for 3-year-old male trotters at Bally’s Dover, taking their respective $20,000 second-round divisions on Tuesday (Dec. 9) and setting up a wide-open $110,000 championship event next Tuesday (Dec. 16).
December IRB meeting canceled
The Dec. 18 Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting has been canceled.
Paul J. Abraytis, 72, dies
Paul Joseph Abraytis, 72, of Broadview, Ill., passed away peacefully alongside his family on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.