Braxten Boyd (Rising Star), John Rallis (Breakthrough), Wally Hennessey (Good Guy) and Lillie Brown (Unsung Hero) will be recognized at the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards Banquet – presented by Caesars Entertainment – in February 2026.
Author: from the United States Harness Writers Association
Remaining 2025 promos at the Meadowlands Racetrack
The Meadowlands Racetrack hosts racing every Friday and Saturday, plus Thursday, Dec. 18, with a 6:20 p.m. (EST) post time.
Spring Blake three-peats at Rosecroft
Spring Blake overcame post eight and withstood a strong mid-race challenge en route to his third consecutive conquest of Maryland‘s best pacers, taking Monday’s (Dec. 15) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway in 1:51.1.
Doctor Butch to stand in Delaware
The Art Major warhorse Doctor Butch will be standing in Delaware in 2026.
Draws for Northfield’s 2025 Conditioned Series begin Dec. 16
A reminder to horsemen that draws for MGM Northfield Park’s popular annual year-end Conditioned Mini Series begin this week.
Odds On Racing broodmare reduction at onGait
Thirty-four (34) quality pacing mares are being offered by famed racing and breeding operation Odds On Racing as part of its annual bloodstock reduction. Bidding is underway now at onGait.com.
Monticello seeks 14-year-old horses for Dec. 31 race
Monticello Raceway is looking for 14-year-old horses for an Invitational Race on Wednesday, Dec. 31, racing for a purse of $6,000.
OHHA names winner of 2026 Stallion Directory photo contest
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association congratulates Emily Burkholder, of Apple Creek, Ohio, for her photo of a Summa Cum Laude-FaithnFlowers foal that will be used on the cover of the 2026 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & OHHA Member Directory.
Burke, Burke Racing/Weaver Bruscemi, Bartlett garner Trainer, Owner, Driver awards
Trainer Ron Burke, owners Burke Racing and Weaver Bruscemi LLC, and driver Jason Bartlett were voted the recipients of top honors by the United States Harness Writers Association in year-end awards voting.
Generosity abounds at Meadowlands this holiday season
In partnership with N.Y. Jets game analyst Quincy Enunwa and the United States Marines, the Meadowlands Racetrack wrapped up its annual Toys for Tots collection drive on Friday (Dec. 12).