Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager – Page 10

Jacob Cutting feeling at home at Saratoga

Posted on January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

After setting career highs for wins and purses in 2025 in his first year based at Saratoga Casino Hotel – and earning a couple of awards in the process – Jacob Cutting is gearing up for the start of a new campaign at the upstate New York track, which begins its 85th season on Sunday (Feb. 1).

A look back at the life and career of Carmine Abbatiello

Posted on January 27, 2026January 29, 2026 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89.

Dan Patch weekend room deadline Jan. 30

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 from the U.S. Harness Writers Association

The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday, Jan. 30.

Rosecroft abandons Wednesday program

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 from Rosecroft Raceway

Due to the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern on the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Rosecroft Raceway has abandoned its harness racing program scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 28).

Robert Colasanti, 80, dies

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 from Higgins Memorial Home

Robert J. Colasanti, 80, of Farmingdale passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at home.

USHWA Delaware Valley stallion auction

Posted on January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 from Delaware Valley USHWA

From Wednesday (Jan. 28) through Friday (Jan. 30), four breedings will be sold on onGait.com to benefit the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).

USTA District 4B meeting recap

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 from the USTA Communications Department

On Saturday, Jan. 24, Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Cathy Dessert hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting in Madison, Wisc., in conjunction with the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Awards Banquet.