The stage is set for Indiana’s richest night of racing, Hoosier Champions night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday, Oct. 10.
Author: by Jacob Rheinheimer, for Harrah 's Hoosier Park
$200,000 PA Fair finales Monday at Pocono
$200,000 will be on the line when the best of the performers who raced on the Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes circuit this summer clash for “bragging rights” in eight $25,000 divisional Championships on Monday afternoon (Oct. 13) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
USHWA’s Dan Patch Awards Return to Rosen Shingle Creek
The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will return to the popular Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, FL on Sunday, Feb. 22. In addition, the Dan Patch Awards dinner will also be held at Rosen Shingle Creek in 2027 as a two-year agreement was reached.
Grade 3 $125,000 Courageous Lady draw
Following is the draw for the Grade 3 $125,000 Courageous Lady at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Oct. 11).
Willard Paul Kirk White, 79, obituary
Willard Paul Kirk White, 79 of Batavia, entered the kingdom of heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Deo Volente Farms to stand Captain Optimistic in 2026
Captain Optimistic, winner of such prestigious races as the Governor’s Cup, Triple Crown leg Cane Pace and the Bluegrass Stake, will join the stallion ranks of Deo Volente Farms in 2026.
Breeders Crown Post Draw & Dinner to be held at Country Heritage Park
Woodbine Entertainment and the Hambletonian Society Wednesday (Oct. 8) announced the Breeders Crown Post Position Draw and Dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at Country Heritage Park in Milton.
Winbak Farm’s London Sale videos now posted
Winbak Farm is proud to offer a consignment of 42 yearlings at the London Classic Yearling Sale which will be held on Oct. 14 and 15 at The J-AAR Expo Centre (Formerly – The Agriplex) at Western Fair District.
Third quarter economic indicators for U.S. harness racing: purses up, wagering slightly down
During the third quarter of 2025, from July 1 through Sept. 30, total wagering was slightly down and purses increased for harness racing in the U.S.
Meadows Monday Memo
Following is The Meadows Monday Memo for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.