Norman L. “Bud” Thompson, 88, of Arcadia, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Sweet Cheyanne wins Tioga feature
Sweet Cheyanne and Tyler Miller won the $12,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday
Hoof Beats content moves to ustrotting.com
Starting with the August 2024 issue of Hoof Beats magazine, content that was formerly posted on the HarnessRacingFanZone.com website will be moving to www.ustrotting.com.
Looksgoodinloulou, Yo Tillie, Sipponsearoc seek perfection at The Red Mile
Despite a plethora of Grand Circuit action this weekend in the Midwest, The Red Mile is the place to be Sunday (Aug. 11) to Tuesday (Aug. 13).
Rock The Nite wins Vernon feature
Rock The Nite (John MacDonald) captured the $5,500 featured pace at Vernon Downs on Friday.
Meadowlands 2024 Horseplay Car Giveaway benefits fans and charities
Dennis Ritchie of Carlstadt, NJ, walked away with a 2024 Toyota Corolla as the grand prizewinner of Meadowlands Racetrack’s Horseplay promotion.
Nob Hill High, 18, dies
Nob Hill High, who earned more than $1 million during his racing career before turning to stallion duty in Ohio in 2015, passed away recently at Hagemeyer Farms, which announced the news Wednesday on its Facebook page. He was 18.
Soft Shot taking Roegner, connections on ride of a lifetime
Sometimes when purchasing racehorses, you never know what you are going to get, like finding a diamond in the rough. For the connections of Soft Shot, heading into Saturday’s $100,000 Courageous Lady Stakes at MGM Northfield Park, their talented mare continues to surprise them.
Maine SBOA offers Mare Incentive Program
The Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association is offering their Mare Incentive
Program again this year.
Pari-mutuel harness racing returns to Illinois
Pari-mutuel harness racing wagering returns to the Prairie State Thursday for the first time in six months with the opening day of the Illinois State Fair meeting at Springfield.