Only one new spot for the Prix d’Amerique was awarded on Sunday afternoon Dec. 22) at Vincennes, and it went to the 4-year-old Keep Going, who won the Criterium Consolation.
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
Virginia horse owner Adam Ainspan’s pair of $500k stakes
When retired Virginia small animal veterinarian Adam Ainspan purchased his first racehorse 22 years ago, he most likely had a dream, as any new owner would, to someday win a stakes race say, with a $500,000 purse.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 21
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Dec. 21).
E L Platinum new to Winbak Farm of Delaware
Winbak Farm of Delaware is proud to welcome E L Platinum, 3, 1:53.4 ($29,760), in 2025.
Hawthorne rings in an all-series program
Hawthorne’s Jingle Bell Series has been a winner with the racetrack and horsemen alike. Entries have been abundant for pacing fillies and the mares and colts and geldings divisions and the good size fields have benefitted the mutuel handle.
Stockade Seelster syndication nearing completion in Ohio
The syndication process for new Ohio stallion Stockade Seelster p,2,1:49.3; 3,1:48.4 ($1,279,127) is nearing completion and is subject to close.
Andrew, Case Jr., Switzer Sr., Varney elected to New England Harness Writers Hall of Fame
The New England Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce the 2024 inductees to the New England Harness Writers Hall of Fame. The esteemed group includes Walter Case Jr. and Kevin Switzer Sr., as well as posthumous honorees Mike Andrew and Bill Varney.
Woodbine Mohawk Park adds Pick-6 to wagering menu
Woodbine Entertainment announced Thursday the addition of a Pick-6 wager to Woodbine Mohawk Park’s wagering menu.
OHHA names Stallion Directory photo contest winner
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association congratulates Rachel Bell for her photo of ATI Girls B Typsy, which will be used on the cover of the 2025 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & OHHA Membership Directory.
Turning tragedy into hope
The value of a horse cannot be measured in starts or stats, in purses or wins, but in the impact they have on a person. For Jim Wilson and his son, Alan, their stable of horses meant the world to them.