The U.S. Trotting Association understands the anticipation that our subscribers have every month to read their Hoof Beats magazine and regret to have to inform our readers that the January issue will be late in delivery due to circumstances beyond our control.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
U.S. harness racing economic indicators see decreases in 2024
After significant increases in all of the key economic indicators — total wagering, purses, per race average and per betting interest for harness racing in 2023 — each of those numbers saw decreases in 2024.
Pair of ‘Magees’ to be honored by Wisconsin HHA
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce that a pair of Magee’s will be leading the top honors at this year’s annual awards banquet at the Jan. 25 event in Madison, WI.
Odds On Hialeah named Ohio 2-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year
Winning seven of eight starts as a freshman, Odds On Hialeah was named the 2024 Ohio 2-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year.
First-ever harness racing Graded Stakes list for 2025 announced
For the first time ever, harness racing in the U.S. and Canada will have a schedule of Graded and Restricted Graded Stakes races in 2025. The list of Grade 1, 2 and 3 was announced Monday (Jan. 6).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 3
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Jan. 3).
Dan Patch Awards Show to be livestreamed Tuesday at 11 a.m. and rebroadcast on USTA YouTube channel at noon
The 2024 Dan Patch Awards Show will be livestreamed on Tuesday (Dec. 24) starting at 11 a.m. on the Harrah’s Philadelphia simulcast.
Broodmare Behindclosedoors dies at 17
Ocala, FL – The broodmare Behindclosedoors 3,1:53.2f ($589,226), the dam of Sister Sledge 2,1:53.1; 3,1:51.2 ($842,815), has died at the age of 17 at Sergent Stables in Ocala, FL. “It’s with a…
$52,708 Pick-5 carryover Monday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to kick off Monday’s (Dec. 23) live racing card with a $52,708 Pick-5 carryover.
Sig Sauer book full and closed
Belleville, OH – The 2025 book for 2024 Kentucky Futurity and Breeders Crown winning Sig Sauer is now full and closed. Dr. J Stallion Management would like to thank all the breeders…