After closing out his third consecutive driving title at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Pocono Downs last week, Matt Kakaley can still add to his list of accomplishments before his 2024 campaign comes to an end next month.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Northfield Park Tuesday $10,943 Super High Five carryover
Tuesday evening (Nov. 26) will start with a bang in the Super High Five after no one threw a touchdown in the 13th race “Gridiron Series” final on Monday (Nov. 25th). The $10,943 carryover will move to race one on Tuesday and carries an estimated pool of $60,000.
Austin Sorrie notches 1,000th career driving win
Austin Sorrie notched his 1,000th career driving victory Monday night (Nov. 25) at Western Fair Raceway in the 10th race aboard Ashers Basher.
Pre-ordering now available for USTA Stakes Guide
The USTA is now taking pre-orders for the 2025 Stakes Guide.
Drew Monti surpasses $20 million in career earnings at Plainridge
When Drew Monti finished fourth in the third race at Plainridge Park with Star Speaker on Monday (Nov. 25) afternoon, he surpassed the $20 million mark for lifetime earnings over his 12-year career.
Hezaumpn Bluegrass, 28, dies
Hezaumpn Bluegrass (aka Bubba) was euthanized on Nov. 21, 2024 at the age of 28.
New episode of Creekside Chat by Diamond Creek
A new episode of the revamped Creekside Chat hosted by Diamond Creek has been released on YouTube.
Leigh Nichol Raymer wins January Davies Humanitarian Award
Leigh Nichol Raymer will receive the 2024 January Davies Humanitarian Award from the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
Ohio Breeders Award Nov. 30 deadline approaches
Mares bred in 2024 must be registered with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) to be eligible for Ohio Breeder’s Awards. Completed forms must be postmarked by Nov. 30.
Hernandez doubles, Chiodo scores in Philly AHDC events
Geovany Hernandez delivered twice as the favorite while Bruno Chiodo romped in their respective $7,500 dashes of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Nov. 24).