Divine Art made it 17 wins in a row at Cal Expo Friday night when she captured the featured Filly and Mare Open Pace for owner/driver/trainer Gerry Longo.
Author: by Mark Ratzky, publicity – Cal Expo Harness
Bongiorno wins four, including feature, at Big M
Chapheart had the all-important tightener over the track, and the Ron Burke trainee responded with a superb effort in the Friday night featured conditioned trot at The Meadowlands, giving driver Joe Bongiorno one of his four victories on the card.
Camara Moment and Chedda Chedda take series finals
The finals of the Snowshoe Pacing Series and Blizzard Pacing Series took top billing on Friday’s (Feb. 10) 11-race card at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
NJ Judge declares Charlie May winner of the 2021 Meadowlands Pace
In an appeal heard by New Jersey Administrative Law Judge Andrew M. Barron, Charlie May was declared the winner of the 2021 Meadowlands Pace. His decision has been filed with the New Jersey Racing Commission for consideration.
USTA invites broadcast funding requests from tracks and horsemen
The U. S. Trotting Association invites member racetracks and horsemen’s organizations to apply for broadcast funding that will be made available in the Association’s 2023 budget. Funds are intended for the use of television, radio, or online production of harness racing events or special interest stories and telecasts.
TDN – Letter to the Editor: HISA Smack Down
Letter to the Editor published by Thoroughbred Daily News from Association of Racing Commissioners International President Ed Martin
USTA Board of Directors vote to amend rule on Artificial Insemination in special meeting
In a special meeting of its board on Wednesday, the U.S. Trotting Association’s directors voted to amend the USTA rule on Artificial Insemination. The existing Rule 26.05 Artificial Insemination was changed to allow frozen semen to be used in the breeding season, or year, immediately following castration or death of the stallion. The rule became effective immediately.
Rep. Dan Daley bill seeks to revive Florida harness racing industry
Florida Rep. Dan Daley from northwest Broward county has filed a bill that would allow entities in the state that have permits to conduct any other types of wagering to acquire a permit for harness racing.
HIWU announces March 27 as anticipated enforcement date for HISA medication program
In an announcement on Monday (Jan. 30), the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit announced that it is planning for a March 27 starting date for their enforcement of HISA’s drug and medication program.
FTC publishes resubmitted HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Rules
According to a press release from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, “The Federal Trade Commission has published the resubmitted Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Anti-Doping and Medication Control rules to the Federal Register, initiating a 14-day public comment period. The FTC now has 60 days to approve or deny the proposed rules.”