The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is pleased to announce Sue Vannier has won its 2025 Caretaker of the Year Award.
Author: from Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association
Cumberland Friday card postponed to Monday
First Tracks Cumberland management has announced that the winter meet’s 16th racing date, scheduled for Friday (Dec. 19), has been postponed until Monday (Dec. 22) due to the high wind advisory forecast for the region.
Thursdays have brought the heat to winter racing at Big M
The last of six Thursday race cards takes place at The Meadowlands this week (Dec. 18), and while much wasn’t expected at the start from these programs since the Big M was increasing its race week 50 percent, from two cards to three, the Exit 16W Series has impressed, bringing plenty of good, competitive action to racing fans.
Rosecroft announces 2026 winter-spring meet dates
Following Thursday’s (Dec. 18) program at Rosecroft Raceway, the Capital Region harness racing venue will go dark for a month-long holiday interval before commencing its winter-spring 2026 meeting on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Woodbine Mohawk Park winter race dates and post time
Woodbine Entertainment today announced the approval of its winter live Standardbred racing dates at Woodbine Mohawk Park by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Boyd, Rallis, Hennessey, Brown to receive Dan Patch Awards from USHWA
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.
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.