Ponda Warrior (1:48, $788,595), a Dan Patch and Indiana Super Final winner, will stand stud in Indiana in 2026 at Chapel Ridge Farm of Grabill, Ind.
Author: from Jay Hochstetler
Two Prix d’Amérique spots awarded; only one will be used
With Liza Josselyn winning the Criterium Continental for 4‑year‑olds and Epic Kronos taking the 5‑year‑olds’ Prix Tenor de Baune on Sunday afternoon at Vincennes, both horses earned a wild card for the 2026 Prix d’Amérique.
Northfield holiday draw schedule
Here is this week’s draw schedule at MGM Northfield Park.
Holiday spirit, great efforts on display at Dayton Raceway
Christmas came early to Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Saturday night (Dec. 20). The night featured a toy drive, a Santa/Grinch match race, fan appreciation giveaways and some great efforts on the track.
Meadowlands holiday draw schedule
Be advised that The Meadowlands will use the following draw schedule through the Christmas holiday.
2025 O’Brien Award finalists announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. For the first time ever, there are three finalists in each category, which includes 12 divisional horse categories and five people categories.
Dr. Paul Nolan, 81, dies
Dr. Paul Nolan, a well-known veterinarian in the Standardbred racing world, has died in Florida after a brief illness. He was 81.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 20
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Dec. 20).
OHHA hosting TV and Tickets Giveaway at Dayton Raceway on Dec. 20
Some great prizes will be up for grabs when the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) hosts its TV and Tickets Giveaway at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 20).
Au Revoir ceremonies showcase the breed’s resilience
The Standardbred breed has always been known for its stamina and durability, and in no place will this trait be more evident than on Saturday (Dec. 20) during Cumberland Raceway’s fifth annual Au Revoir Retirement Ceremonies