The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has completed its annual accreditation process with the issuance of $100,000 in STA grant awards going to six organizations that have met, or exceeded, the core standards before successfully passing through a rigorous committee review process.
Author: from the Standardbred Transition Alliance
Maryland Sire Stakes Champions crowned at Ocean Downs
Four new Maryland Sire Stakes champions were crowned Wednesday evening (July 29) at Ocean Downs as the state’s top 3-year-old pacers and trotters competed for $100,000 finals in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Northfield moves Saturday post to 5 p.m. for 20-race card
On Saturday night (Aug.1), Northfield Park will feature the special Summit County Fair race card with 20 live races on tap. With the added races, first post has been moved up to 5 p.m.
Quartet of Indiana Sire Stakes contested Wednesday at Hoosier
Indiana Sire Stakes dominated the proceedings on Wednesday (July 29) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, with a pair of divisions for both the rookie pacing colts and sophomore trotting fillies.
Ohio State Fair on tap at Scioto Downs, with OHHA TV and tix giveway
Lots of activities, aimed at kids and families, are on tap for Saturday (Aug. 1) at Eldorado Scioto Downs to create a fair environment as the Ohio State Fair Races head to the track for the weekend.
Overnight series added to Hoosier Dan Patch undercard
Harrrah’s Hoosier Park has unveiled the conditions for a wide array of Overnight Series, which will serve as the undercard to the Grade 1 $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes presented by Indiana Standardbred Breed Development on Friday, Aug. 14.
USTA Rule Book App updated for iPhone and Android
The latest version of the U.S. Trotting Association Rule Book app is now available for both Apple iPhone and Android devices. Users are encouraged to update the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Captain Ricky crushes in freshman colts A pace at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (July 28) harness racing card at Running Aces featured six divisions of Minnesota-sired freshman trotters and pacers as well as an Open Handicap II pace.
Jennifer Main, Kristina Smith win in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
Jennifer Main and Kristina Smith captured this week’s Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series races. Main came home first at the Seneca County Fair in Tiffin, OH on Sunday (July 26) with Two Birds Onestone while Smith took the event at the Union County Fair in Marysville, OH on Tuesday (July 28) with Big Booty Rudy.
Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farms Hambletonian Week 13
Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farms Hambletonian Week 13.