The U.S. Trotting Association’s Standardbred Incentive Program is excited to introduce SIP-tember – a month dedicated to SIP participants and their accomplishments off the track.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Fields drawn for $2.4 million Night of Champions at Batavia Downs
The draw for the $2.4 million New York Sire Stake finals is complete and 61 of the top state-bred 2- and 3-year old trotters and pacers have been declared and will go postward at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 6). The eight divisions will be contested for $300,000 each and the first race on Saturday is a 6 p.m.
Positive medical update on driver Rick Still
According to his older brother Bill, driver Rick Still’s health has improved following some setbacks in the hospital after he suffered serious injuries in an accident at Ocean Downs on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Monticello Raceway seeks starting car driver and Lasix assistant
The starting car driver position involves roughly seven hours on race days beginning at 7:45 am through the end of the races.
Alilthundadownunda storms home a winner in Aces feature pace
Alilthundadownunda stole the show at Running Aces on Tuesday night (Sept. 2) with a sharp first-over performance to capture the $17,000 Open Handicap pace for his 46th career win while surpassing the $500k plateau in career earnings.
Woodbine Mohawk Park adjusts live racing schedule for end of 2025
Woodbine Entertainment Wednesday (Sept. 3) announced a change to its 2025 live Standardbred racing schedule for the months of November and December at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Joyce and Main win in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Van Wert County Fair hosted two legs of the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series this past week.
Busy week with auctions in France
It’s auction week in France.
Winner’s Circle Speed Sale catalog available online
Pedigree pages for all 110 yearlings entered to the 2025 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale are now available online.
Capt Jack Hanover wins the Open Pace at Vernon
Capt Jack Hanover (John MacDonald) capture the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Monday (Sept. 1).