The nomination payment for the Cardinal/Violet for 3-year-olds will be delayed until March 16 (March 15 is a Sunday.) In addition, due to county fairs starting on May 24, the supplement date to make horses eligible to county fairs has been moved to May 1 (originally May 15.)
Author: from the Illinois Department of Agriculture
Running Aces 2026 stall applications and meet details announced
Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack has posted stall applications and meet details on their website for the 2026 season of live harness racing, which will be the 19th season in the history of the Minnesota oval and will kick off on Sunday, May 17 and run through Saturday, Sept. 19.
Tennessee shuts down prediction markets
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (“SWC”) has issued formal cease-and-desist orders to the online prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, requiring them to immediately suspend sports-related event contracts offered to Tennessee residents.
USTA sponsors 10th Annual Tex Cauthen / Hans Albrecht Seminar; invites members to attend for free live or via ZOOM
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (Jan. 12) that it is a participating sponsor of the 10th Annual Tex Cauthen / Hans Albrecht Farrier / Veterinarian / Researcher / Seminar on Sunday (Jan. 18) live at the Gluck Equine Research Center Auditorium and broadcast via ZOOM from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Racing at Hawthorne canceled this weekend
Live racing at Hawthorne Race Course for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11, will not be held, according to the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association.
Marvin Katz named 2025 Cam Fella Award Winner
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that prominent owner/breeder Marvin Katz of Toronto, ON has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Cam Fella Award.
Federal court rules in favor of Twinspires against state of Michigan
According to Thoroughbred Daily News, on Tuesday (Jan. 6), a federal court ruled in favor of Twinspires in a lawsuit against the state of Michigan that eliminates the requirement for the Churchill Downs, Inc. ADW to partner with a racetrack in the state to do business in Michigan.
Hawthorne racing resumes; pending legislation would allow for new Illinois harness track
After the first two dates of Hawthorne’s 2026 harness racing meet were canceled last weekend, the Illinois Racing Board has granted approval for the track to resume racing on Saturday (Jan. 10).
Muskateer Hanover wins Dover Blue Hen Open Pace
Muskateer Hanover found room along the pylons and won his second consecutive Blue Hen Open pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Jan. 8).