The penultimate Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Tuesday found idle Winner’s Bet moving up one spot, from eighth to seventh, in a swap of positions with Progress Pace elimination fourth-place finisher Nijinsky in the only change of spots for Week 24.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
2024 Retirement Ceremonies Saturday at Meadowlands Racetrack
Harness racing’s biggest stars will battle on the track on Saturday, Nov. 30, in the 2024 Fanduel Championships & Fall Final Four Finals at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Doctor Butch to stand in New Jersey
After a very successful start in Virginia , Doctor Butch will be standing in New Jersey for 2025.
USTA District 4A meeting recap
On Saturday (Nov. 23), Chairperson Gabe Wand and Directors Cathy Dessert and Royal Roland hosted the annual District 4A meeting in Des Moines, IA.
Pocono title in hand, Kakaley drives on
After closing out his third consecutive driving title at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Pocono Downs last week, Matt Kakaley can still add to his list of accomplishments before his 2024 campaign comes to an end next month.
Northfield Park Tuesday $10,943 Super High Five carryover
Tuesday evening (Nov. 26) will start with a bang in the Super High Five after no one threw a touchdown in the 13th race “Gridiron Series” final on Monday (Nov. 25th). The $10,943 carryover will move to race one on Tuesday and carries an estimated pool of $60,000.
Austin Sorrie notches 1,000th career driving win
Austin Sorrie notched his 1,000th career driving victory Monday night (Nov. 25) at Western Fair Raceway in the 10th race aboard Ashers Basher.
Pre-ordering now available for USTA Stakes Guide
The USTA is now taking pre-orders for the 2025 Stakes Guide.
Drew Monti surpasses $20 million in career earnings at Plainridge
When Drew Monti finished fourth in the third race at Plainridge Park with Star Speaker on Monday (Nov. 25) afternoon, he surpassed the $20 million mark for lifetime earnings over his 12-year career.
Hezaumpn Bluegrass, 28, dies
Hezaumpn Bluegrass (aka Bubba) was euthanized on Nov. 21, 2024 at the age of 28.