The Seattle Times is reporting that Emerald Downs, the Thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Wash., might be forced out of business by 2026 because of exorbitant costs imposed upon it by the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA).
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Robert Wiley, 90, dies
Robert Gene Wiley, 90, of Richwood, Ohio, died March 26, 2025.
Arrangements announced for Hunter Myers
Visitation and funeral arrangements have been announced for Hunter Myers, who died March 20, 2025.
Legal Jeopardy wins photo at Buffalo
It took a three-way photo to determine the winner in Buffalo Raceway’s featured $13,000 pace for fillies and mares on Wednesday afternoon (March 26), in which Legal Jeopardy ($9.80) prevailed by a head over over Get Answers while Do Me Over was a tough-luck third.
Rivers rolls to victory at Bally’s Dover
Rivers took advantage of a perfect trip from driver Corey Callahan and won the $18,000 Winners Over/Select Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday (March 25).
Wide-open final after Game Of Claims prelims conclude
On Tuesday (March 25) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, there were 10 $9,000 third-round divisions of the Game Of Claims Pacing Series for horses base-tagged at $15,000. And, of the 10 winners, only one of them, Chiefs Beach, has a chance of making the $17,500 series final seven days hence.
Spy Coast scores gritty Oak Grove victory
Ron Burke trainee Spy Coast sustained a first-over grind with fervor as the 1-5 chalk and powered home to a 1:57.1 victory in the $17,000 featured trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday (March 25).
Fields drawn for MGM Borgata series opener
A total of 38 horses were entered for the opening round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and they will be split into five $50,000 divisions featured on Monday’s (March 31) 12-race program.
Woodbine Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout Saturday
Woodbine Entertainment has announced a mandatory payout will be offered for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 this Saturday (March 29) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Disturbed Hanover upsets Dover distaffers
Disturbed Hanover followed live cover and scored a 9-1 upset in the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (March 19).