Van Gundy Insurance, who has partnered with the U.S. Trotting Association providing accident insurance for drivers and trainers for more than 50 years, has announced that a rate increase will take effect May 1 but enrollment by April 1 will lock in the current, lower rates.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Beau Jangles headlines Pepsi North America Cup nominees
Woodbine Entertainment today announced 54 three-year-old pacers have been nominated to the 43rd Pepsi North America Cup (G1).
NYSGC seeks two racing inspectors
Opportunities for Racing Inspectors are currently available at the following racetrack location(s): Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs.
Harrington racing applications due March 25
Horsemen are reminded that Harrington Raceway’s racing applications are due March 25 for the upcoming 2026 race season.
Southern Oaks qualifiers in April
Southern Oaks Training Center will host qualifying races on Fridays — April 3, 10, and 17 — with a daily post time of 10 a.m., subject to change based on the number of entries.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, March 13
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (March 13).
Yonkers Thursday Pick-5 carryover and guarantee
No winning tickets were held in Wednesday night’s (March 11) Pick-5 wager at MGM Yonkers Raceway, triggering a $5,065.84 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Thursday night (March 12).
Maryland legislative update
Legislation that would loosen access to capital improvement funds and in turn strengthen live racing guarantees was the subject of a March 11 hearing in the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. A companion bill has been filed in the House of Delegates.
Carryovers, guaranteed wagers Thursday at Hoosier
When racing returns to Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Thursday (March 12), bettors will be greeted with a quartet of guaranteed wagers on the 14-race program, which includes carryovers in the both the Early Pick-5 and Early High-5.
Meadow Twaddle named MSOA Marketing Director
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Meadow Twaddle as its new Marketing Director.