Katie Hershberger and Parker Steck have earned the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association’s Outstanding Groom Award for 2025.
Author: by Wes Mayberry, for the OHHA
Woodbine releases 2026 Standardbred stakes schedule
Woodbine Entertainment today released the schedule for its 2026 stakes season, featuring a trio of C$1-million-dollar races and 12 Grade 1 events.
Dexter Cup/Lady Suffolk late yearling payment update for foals of 2024
Due to the sudden relocation of the Dexter Cup and Lady Suffolk races to The Meadowlands Racetrack following the closure of Freehold Raceway in 2025, an accommodation has been approved for certain horses.
Gooden named a President’s Award recipient by USHWA
Documenting the Honor Walk for the late Hunter Myers was one of the most difficult moments of Meadows track photographer Chris Gooden’s career. While the task felt deeply painful, Gooden knew it was something the Myers family wanted and deserved.
Meadowlands monthly handicapping contest 2026 schedule
The Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing back the popular monthly handicapping contests in 2026. The top two finishers in each contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.
Meadowlands 2026 Early Closer Participation payment
For the upcoming season, The Meadowlands will institute an Early Closer Participation (ECP) payment on foals of 2024 which will be required to be made to The Meadowlands to gain eligibility for nomination to all Meadowlands 2-year-old Early Closers in 2026.
Sippinonsearoc named Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year
Sippinonsearoc is now a back-to-back divisional award winner after being named the 2025 Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year.
Joe and Fran Darmofal to receive OHHA Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded Joe and Fran Darmofal the Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award for 2025.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Janet Terhune to receive USHWA President’s Award
Michael Carter, president of the United States Writers Association (USHWA), has selected Janet Terhune as the recipient of a 2026 President’s Award.