Treasured publicity icon and stakes administrator Moira Fanning looked out at the capacity crowd of well-wishers at Sunday (Dec. 7) night’s 66th Awards Banquet of the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), presented by the New York Sire Stakes, and said, “We all know how important family is. Without my family, I am not sure I could have done anything.”
Author: by Chris Tully, Monticello-Goshen Chapter of USHWA
USTA District 8 meeting recap
On Sunday (Dec. 7), Chairperson Shawn Wiles and Directors Kim Crawford, Mark Ford, John Matarazzo, Ray Schnittker, and Mike Torcello hosted the annual District 8 meeting in conjunction with the Monticello-Goshen USHWA and NYSS banquet in Otterkill, NY.
Harrington Raceway seeks race secretary for 2026
Harrington Raceway is seeking a race secretary for the 2026 meet.
Saratoga cancels racing Wednesday (Dec. 10)
Due to the impending storm, Saratoga Casino Hotel has canceled live racing for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
USTA announces official support for the federal WAGER Act (H.R. 4630)
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (Dec. 8) that it has formally signed on to endorse the WAGER Act (H.R. 4630), federal legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) that would restore the full, 100% deductibility of gambling losses.
USTA District 5 (IL) ballots mailed; Dec. 9 deadline for return
Ballots for the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) District 5 membership election, mailed to all district members on Friday, Oct. 31, must be mailed and postmarked no later than Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
USTA Directors Faraldo and Torcello join horse racing representatives raising concerns about future of racing in New York State
U.S. Trotting Association Directors Joe Faraldo and Mike Torcello were joined by other harness racing representatives as well as spokespeople for Thoroughbred organizations in raising concerns for the future of racing in New York before two Assembly Committees.
Sunday (Dec. 7) deadline for Caretaker of the Year nominations
It’s time for last call for nominations for the 2025 Caretaker of the Year as nominations will be accepted through Sunday (Dec. 7). The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport: the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
Page has hot hand on cold night at Dayton Raceway
Despite temperatures in the mid-20s, driver Chris Page was red-hot with seven wins on the 14-race card Tuesday (Dec. 2) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Navy Blue late surge wins Bally’s Dover Open Handicap Trot Tuesday
Tuesday night (Dec. 2), the 6-5 favorite Navy Blue made a late charge down the stretch to win by a nose in Bally’s Dover featured Open Handicap Trot.