The U.S. Trotting Association is pleased to announce the renewal of the USTA Roadster Off-Track Series for 2025.
Author: by Jessica Schroeder, USTA Outreach & Membership Enrichment Coordinator
Pocono draws for first qualifiers; season starts Feb. 15
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the northeast Pennsylvania racino, has started swinging into high gear, as on Friday (Feb. 7) it drew for the first qualifying races of the 2025 season, which will begin a week from Saturday, on February 15. Those qualifiers will be held this coming Monday (Feb. 10).
Distaffers battle in Cal Expo Sire Stakes
Over Ice, an accomplished invader; and Overthemoonforyou, who has been sensational at this meet, get the top billing in Saturday (Feb. 8) night’s $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old pacing fillies.
Favored Oaxacan Dream N bucked longshot bias at Batavia
Batavia, NY — Sent off at 50-cents to the dollar in the featured $9,500 pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 3), Oaxacan Dream N lived up to…
Makayla Renee Lavery, 24, dies
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Makayla Renee Lavery on January 26th, 2025 at the age of 24. Makayla was a Michigan native, born April 27th, 2000 to JoAnne Lavery and Otis McLeod.
Woodbine Mohawk cancels after seven races
Woodbine Mohawk Park was forced to cancel Monday (Jan. 27) evening’s card of live racing following the seventh race due to unsafe racing conditions caused by extreme wind and snow.
Makayla Lavery fundraiser
Makayla Laverty was killed over the weekend in a tragic car accident. She played an active role in the harness racing industry and many knew her for her infectious smile.
Maggie Bell remains undefeated at Batavia Downs
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph that blew down the homestretch made it very challenging for everyone lining up to race at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 27) afternoon. However many big performances were still turned in, including the one by the 4-year-old pacing mare Maggie Bell, who won her third straight race in the $11,000 upper-lever condition race for distaff sidewheelers to stay perfect in 2024.
Magical Mistress finished strong to win Batavia feature
Wind, snow and single-digit wind chills set the stage for racing at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 20) afternoon. But despite those conditions, Magical Mistress delivered the goods in the $9,500 featured pace for fillies and mares.
HHI Annual Meeting set for Feb. 24-27
The annual meeting of Harness Horsemen International is set for Monday (Feb. 24), through Thursday (Feb. 27), at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Florida.