On Tuesday (Feb. 18), the U.S. Trotting Association announced that Graded Stakes information is now available in Pathway pedigrees. In addition, Graded Stakes information will be included in all sales catalog pedigree pages this year.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
USTA seeks ID Technician
he U.S. Trotting Association is seeking an ID Technician for New Jersey, Lower New York, and Northeastern Pennsylvania area. The position will be available in February 2025 to allow ample time for training.
Go on Boy had an easy ride in the Prix de France
The traditional Prix de France at Vincennes, which is always run a fortnight after the Prix d’Amerique, had Go on Boy with his trainer Romain Derieux in the sulky as the favorite, and the pair did not let their supporters down.
Aussie loaded Open returns to Hawthorne
The Open Pace returns to Hawthorne on Sunday afternoon after a two-week hiatus due to an insufficient number of entries.
Pick-5 carryover of $13,147 Monday night at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday night proved to be another challenging Pick-5 sequence at MGM Northfield Park. The correct combination could not be found spiraling $13,147 of carryover money into the Monday program.
Lawless Shadow First Foal
Lawless Shadow’s first foal arrived on Jan. 23 at Seelster Farms in Ontario.
Reminder: HHBNYS raffle Sunday at 2 p.m.
Harness Horse Breeders of New York State, Inc. 2025 Fundraiser is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Hawthorne adds more Pop-Up series
Hawthorne’s harness racing meeting is entering its homestretch with only a trio of weekends left. Its race office has decided to wrap the session with an additional pop-up series that concludes on the track’s closing night.
Meadowlands cancels Saturday night racing; open for simulcasting and sports betting
Due to the impending winter storm, the Meadowlands Racetrack has canceled live racing for Saturday night. The track remains open for simulcasting and sports betting at the FanDuel Sportsbook as does Winners Bayonne.
‘Moon’ shines bright at Big M
Dave Miller drove Intothemysticmoon like she was the best, and the Ron Burke trainee delivered in the Friday night feature at The Meadowlands, a $16,000 TrackMaster 85 pace for fillies and mares.