The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce that harness racing will return to Fresno after a century-long absence through a new agreement with Watch and Wager, LLC, a California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) approved racing operator and the newest interim event at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
Author: from Watch and Wager, LLC
Members reminded to vote on rule change proposals; Feb. 1 deadline approaches
As the 2025–2026 USTA membership meetings wrap up this weekend, all current U.S.Trotting Association members are encouraged to make their voices heard by voting on the 2026 rule change proposals. Online voting is open through each member’s secure USTA account, with the deadline of Feb. 1, 2026, to vote.
Cattlewash breeding to benefit HHYF
Thanks to the generosity of the Cattlewash Syndicate and William Donovan, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation has been given a scarce commodity – a 2026 breeding to Cattlewash whose book is full and closed.
Harness Racing Museum 2026 Stallion Auction is open
Goshen, NY – The gate is open and the bidding has begun in the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame 2026 Stallion Auction. The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame…
Loubet $10,000 booking bonus returns; Jan. 31 Open House
A popular booking bonus program will once again be available to all those booking and breeding to Indiana stallion Loubet.
Meadows Monday Memo
Following is the Meadows Monday Memo for Jan. 19, 2026.
Top contender Jushua Tree out of Prix d’Amérique
French horse Jushua Tree, who was one of the favorites for the Prix d’Amérique this Sunday (Jan. 25) at Vincennes, will not race due to an injury.
Jayland Trotting Association auction slated for Feb. 7
The Jayland Trotting Association has scheduled a public auction for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Bubp Hall at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland, IN with all proceeds to be used for the maintenance of their harness racing track
Dr. Martin Luther King to be honored Saturday at Big M
Saturday (Jan. 17) night’s fourth race at The Meadowlands is, by racetrack standards, ordinary. But the man the race honors was anything but.
Pandy’s Meadowland picks for Friday, Jan. 16
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Jan. 16).