Three rule changes and one bylaw amendment were approved at the annual meeting of the U.S. Trotting Association’s Board of Directors, which concluded on Sunday (March 8).
Author: by Michele Kopiec, USTA Corporate Secretary
Epic bad beat pushes PK 8 carryover past $80K at Big M
Everyone who has been a lifelong horseplayer has experienced something the track provides a little too often, if you ask them…The bad beat.
Woodbine receives 34 entries for slots in 2026 Mohawk Million
Woodbine Entertainment Wednesday (March 11) announced 34 individuals and/or groups submitted a contract to purchase a slot in the 2026 Mohawk Million.
Driver/Trainer insurance rates to increase after April 1
Van Gundy Insurance, who has partnered with the U.S. Trotting Association providing accident insurance for drivers and trainers for more than 50 years, has announced that a rate increase will take effect May 1 but enrollment by April 1 will lock in the current, lower rates.
Beau Jangles headlines Pepsi North America Cup nominees
Woodbine Entertainment today announced 54 three-year-old pacers have been nominated to the 43rd Pepsi North America Cup (G1).
NYSGC seeks two racing inspectors
Opportunities for Racing Inspectors are currently available at the following racetrack location(s): Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs.
Harrington racing applications due March 25
Horsemen are reminded that Harrington Raceway’s racing applications are due March 25 for the upcoming 2026 race season.
Southern Oaks qualifiers in April
Southern Oaks Training Center will host qualifying races on Fridays — April 3, 10, and 17 — with a daily post time of 10 a.m., subject to change based on the number of entries.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, March 13
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (March 13).
Yonkers Thursday Pick-5 carryover and guarantee
No winning tickets were held in Wednesday night’s (March 11) Pick-5 wager at MGM Yonkers Raceway, triggering a $5,065.84 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Thursday night (March 12).