The driver/trainer tandem of Jimmy Hardy and Jolene Andrews was a formidable force on Monday (Sept. 14) afternoon at Plainridge Park by leading their respective categories after scoring three wins on the card, including capturing the featured $17,000 conditioned pace with Luca Bay in a career best outing.
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
Captain Arturovico, Unreasonable coast in Kentucky Sire Stakes
Captain Arturovico and Unreasonable both landed as odds-on favorites in their respective $35,000 third-preliminary divisions of Kentucky Sire Stakes at The Red Mile on Monday afternoon (Sept. 14).
Jug & Jugette Supplemental Entry reminder
Just a reminder that any 3-year-old pacer not currently eligible for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1) may, with a payment of $45,000, supplement to the 2026 Little Brown Jug.
Bettor’s Wish, Tattoo Artist to stand at Winterwood Farm in 2027
Winterwood Farm in Bellville, OH is pleased to announce that Bettors Wish and Tattoo Artist will stand there for the 2027 season.
USTA, NHBPA, and NAARV request FTC investigation of HISA data security
Under the direction of President Russell Williams, the U.S. Trotting Association has worked with the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (NHBPA) and North America Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) to create a joint letter from the three organizations sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) handling of confidential veterinary information following a data-security incident involving the HISA Portal.
Dachshund races return to Tioga Downs
The long-running tradition of dachshund racing is returning to Tioga Downs Casino Resort this Labor Day, giving guests a chance to enjoy an afternoon of fun, furry competition during the 10 Standardbred races that are on tap. Post time for live harness racing is 12:30 p.m.
Mohawk Monday Entry Box remains open
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for this Monday’s (Sept. 7) card will remain open until Friday morning (Sept. 4) at 10:30 a.m.
Ferrara, Skladany look for fourth contest score at Big M
With the four-week break from harness racing at The Meadowlands coming up soon, Leg 9 of the $1,000 Big M Monthly Handicapping Contest takes place this Saturday (Sept. 5) just two weeks since the previous leg, instead of the usual four.
Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series adds races
Due to a demand from lady drivers with trotters, the Van Wert County Fair at Van Wert, OH and the Williams County Fair at Montpelier, OH have added a trotting race to the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series. The race at Van Wert will take place on Monday (Sept. 7), and the trotters will take the stage at Montpelier on Wednesday (Sept. 16)
Former USTA director Gerald ‘Jerry’ Schweibel, 93, dies
Gerald “Jerry” Schweibel, 93, of Tenafly, NJ, formerly of Williamsville, NY, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors representing District 4 for 13 years starting in 1992.