In the matter of a positive that never should have been called and following subsequent social media outcry, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU), the enforcement arm of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), has dropped charges against Thoroughbred trainer Jeffrey Englehart.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Miller grand slam, Marohn puts exclamation mark on his return
Tyler Miller and Jim Marohn Jr proved to be dominant forces at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Feb. 23).
Standardbred Pleasure Horse organization of New Jersey celebrates
On Feb. 18, the Standardbred Pleasure Horse organization of New Jersey celebrated the horses and exhibitors that had achieved points performing in all disciplines of horse showing and events in 2023
William Carter stays sizzling hot at Rosecroft
Nineteen-year-old William Carter had a week that many dream of as harness racing driver. In two nights at Rosecroft, Carter won 10 times in 20 drives and returned an incredible 335% return on investment to the gambling public.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Feb. 24).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 23
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Feb. 23).
Big M ban to prevent Howard Taylor, others from certain Hambletonian Society stakes
In Thursday’s (Feb. 15) Daily Racing Form Harness Digest, harness racing editor Derick Giwner reports that certain owners, trainers and drivers excluded by Meadowlands owner Jeff Gural will not be permitted to race in Hambletonian Society-administered stakes at The Meadowlands, Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs.
Thoroughbred trainer Wong suspended by HIWU for two years and fined $25,000 for Metformin positive
Thoroughbred trainer Jonathan Wong, whose case we profiled earlier this month, learned Monday that he will be suspended for two years and fined $25,000 for a Metformin positive incurred by one of his runners, Heaven and Earth, after a race at Horseshoe Indianapolis last June.
2024 Zweig conditions revised
A reminder that the conditions for the 2024 edition of the Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial stakes have been revised, with the “Top Money Winners” format changed to “Lifetime Money Winners.” This change takes effect immediately.
Caviart Camden finding form at Rosecroft
Caviart Camden, at two, became the fastest colt in the history of the sport, pacing 1:48.3.