Vernon Downs welcome freshmen pacers & trotters for the Big Apple eliminations on Saturday (Oct. 4).
Author: by John Horne, for Vernon Downs
SBOANJ resident mare rebate reminder
The SBOANJ’s resident mare rebate for 2025 is $1,000, designated for mares who reside in New Jersey 150 days up to and including foaling.
Crawford Farms to host Friday Brunch with Karl
Crawford Farms and the ownership group of Karl are excited to invite harness racing fans, owners, breeders, etc., to a ‘Brunch with Karl’ on Friday (Oct. 3) at 10 am at Crawford Farms in Versailles, KY.
AHDC Donates to Standardbred Transition Alliance
The American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) made another charitable donation when racing at Pocono Downs this past weekend, this time to the Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA).
Important info on Dayton (PA) fair racing
Pennsylvania harness horsemen looking to race at the Dayton (PA) Fair, the last stop on the 2025 circuit, this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 4-5) should be aware of the following information, which may not exactly match what had been printed earlier.
Tyler Smith has big night at Dayton Raceway
Driver Tyler Smith enjoyed a big night Tuesday (Sept, 30) winning four, and as a result supported his backers with a pair of long-shots at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Rookie trotters wrap INSS Legs At Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Indiana Sire Stakes action returned to Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Tuesday (Sept. 30) with the sixth and final leg for both divisions of 2-year-old trotters. A trio of splits were needed for each group as they competed for their final chance to earn their way into the $250,000 Super Finals during Hoosier Champions night on Friday, Oct. 10.
Two Fold Cold breaks track record at Plainridge Park
The weekly featured $25,000 Open Handicap pace at Plainridge Park was a record-setting event on Tuesday (Sept. 30) after Two Fold Cold sizzled the stone dust surface in 1:48.2 and set a new track record for 4-year-old pacing geldings.
Meadowlands Racetrack closed on Wednesday
Due to more extensive water main break repairs on Paterson Plank Road, the Meadowlands Racetrack will be closed for simulcasting on Wednesday (Oct. 1).
Oct. 1 deadline to declare to run for USTA director seats
The United States Trotting Association reminds its members that seven Association membership directors are scheduled to stand for re-election on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.