The Hambletonian Society announced Wednesday night that the Breeders Crown will be contested at The Meadowlands in October of next year.
Author: Meadowlands Media Relations and The Hambletonian Society
Cullipher enjoys rise of Down Under imports
A couple of Down Under pickups have gotten off to strong starts for trainer Jeff Cullipher as he looks to determine their paths for the year ahead.
District 3 elects Sal DiMario director
Sal DiMario, the recently retired executive director of the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association, has unseated the incumbent, David Siegel, in the USTA District 3 membership director election, it was announced Wednesday.
Freehold Lasix fee increase
Freehold Raceway will be increasing the Lasix fee to $20 as of Jan. 1, 2024. The increase is consistent with Lasix fees in PA, NY, VA, MD and at the Meadowlands.
Drug testing under HISA: When uniformity and variability collide
In his Thoroughbred Daily News story, Dan Ross explores the failures of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit in implementing and conducting the uniformity in drug testing that they have promised.
Batavia Downs realized a 75% handle increase in 2023
With the books now finalized after the last live card of racing took place on Saturday (Dec. 9), Batavia Downs saw a major growth in handle that started last January during their first winter meet in 20 years, and ended the year showing a 75% increase in wagering over the track’s previous record high.
Standardbred Canada board announces Darryl Kaplan as new president and CEO
The Board of Directors of Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Darryl Kaplan as the new president and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 15, 2024. Mr. Kaplan will succeed Dan Gall in these roles.
2023 O’Brien Awards finalists announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.
USTA to reconduct District 6B director election
Due to a printing company’s merge error that resulted in “mismatched” ballots being sent to District 6B members, the USTA could not guarantee the validity of those ballots received in the membership director election involving the incumbent, Dr. Andy Roberts, and the challenger, Steve Stewart. A new election is being conducted.
Minore eyes ‘Dream’ ending
Paul Minore, the self-proclaimed King of the 14-year-olds, is at it again. The veteran owner/driver, who first climbed into a sulky at age 45, is now racing the fourth elder statesman of his 29-year career with Racintowardadream.