Announcements

• Marion Lois Simpson, 81, dies

  June 9, 2023 from the USTA Communications Department

  Marion Lois Simpson, 81, died June 6, 2023.

• StableDuel launches daily harness racing contests

  June 8, 2023 from StableDuel LLC

  StableDuel LLC (StableDuel), horse racing’s newest and most innovative gaming platform, today announced the release of live contests for harness racing. With the support of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA), StableDuel will bring new action to harness racing by offering regular, real money prizes on games from a variety of tracks, including Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Harrah’s Philadelphia and The Meadows.

• OHHA Freshman Focus to feature trainer Chris Beaver

  June 8, 2023 by Frank Fraas, OHHA Outreach and PR Coordinator

  This week’s edition of the OHHA’s Freshman Focus will feature trainer Chris Beaver. Freshman Focus will premier Thursday night (June 8) at 7 p.m. on the OHHA Facebook page.

• Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, dies

  June 7, 2023 from the USTA Communications Department

  Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, a New Jersey equine veterinarian who cared for generations of broodmares and foals that went on to race at tracks around the world, died May 23, 2023, after a short illness.

• Entries being accepted for Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale

  June 6, 2023 from the Hoosier Classic Sale Company

  The Hoosier Classic Sale Company is now accepting entries to the ninth annual Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale.

• The First Mile available on demand

  June 6, 2023 from 412 Communications

  Complete The First Mile coverage of Monday's (June 5) harness racing program at Gaitway Farm, including nine races for 2-year-olds, is now available on demand.

• Illini Classic deadline approaching

  June 5, 2023 by Kurt Becker

  The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2023 yearling sale is Thursday (June 15).

• Mary Bernadette MacArthur, 94, dies

  June 5, 2023 from the USTA Communications Department

  Mary Bernadette "Bernie' MacArthur, 94, died May 31, 2023.

• Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship applications available

  June 5, 2023 from the Harness Horse Association of Central New York

  The Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship committee is now taking applications for the Jospeh P. Camerino Memorial Scholarship.

• The First Mile to stream Gaitway, Magical Acres qualifiers

  June 2, 2023 from 412 Communications

  Harness racing participants and fans worldwide will again be able to watch the 2-year-old races and qualifiers held at Gaitway Farm and Magical Acres all through the month of June as The First Mile, presented by onGait and produced by 412 Communications, kicks off its third season on Monday (June 5).