“The New York State Police have launched an official investigation into Edward J. Madlin, 35, after 10 Standardbreds were rescued from what was described as ‘unimaginable neglect’ on a farm in Rensselaer County, New York, at the end of December,” according to a story in the Paulick Report.
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Attention: Indiana horsemen requiring ID Tech
USTA ID Technician Donna Williams is recovering from a recent injury and is expected to be unavailable for at least eight weeks through the end of March. We kindly ask for your patience during this time and direct any urgent identification requests to Illinois ID technician, Rick Schrock at 217-899-7570.
2026 Stakes Guide is online
The 2026 Stakes Guide, the industry’s most comprehensive collection of race conditions, payment schedules and race schedules, is available online at http://horsemen.ustrotting.com/stakes/.
USTA seeks Information and Statistics Associate
The U.S. Trotting Association, the leading authority in harness racing and Standardbred breeding, is seeking a detail-driven, data-savvy professional to join its team as an Information and Statistics Associate.
Last call for rule change proposal voting, Saturday Feb. 1
Members are reminded that the deadline to vote on the 2026 rule change proposals is Saturday, Feb. 1. Online voting is open through each member’s secure USTA account.
Maine 2 & 3 YO Sire Stakes payments due Feb. 15
Maine Sire Stakes continuation forms for both 2- and 3-year-olds are due by Feb. 15.
Pandy’s Meadowland picks for Friday, Jan. 30
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Jan. 30).
Mohawk Friday qualifiers moved to Saturday
The Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Office would like to inform all racing participants that the Qualifying session scheduled for Friday (Jan. 30) has been moved to Saturday (Jan. 31) morning at 9:30 a.m. due to extreme cold.
Bally’s Dover cancels Thursday program
Bally’s Dover has canceled its harness racing program scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 29).
Big Pick-6 pool expected Friday at Big M
Meadowlands players love their carryovers, and there will be one available Friday (Jan. 30) night sure to tempt any multi-leg punter.