With the conclusion of the Grand Circuit season last week, the final Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll of 2025 was released Wednesday, with Beau Jangles leading the way at No. 1.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Scott Keppler chosen USHWA Amateur Driver of the Year
Scott Keppler has been selected as the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Amateur Driver of the Year for 2025 in a vote conducted by USHWA with the amateur driving clubs.
Last call for Au Revoir retirees; three-day weekend at Cumberland
For the fifth season in a row, First Tracks Cumberland will present the Au Revoir Retirement Showcase, slated for Saturday, Dec. 20.
Captain Corey’s 2026 book is full and closed
Hanover Shoe Farms and the Captain Corey syndicate are pleased to announce the 2026 book to Captain Corey is full and closed.
Cummings, Chindano eye career marks at Batavia Downs Wednesday
Wednesday night (Dec. 3) at Batavia Downs could prove to be monumental for two resident drivers who are on the cusp of reaching career milestones at the lines.
Monticello cancels qualifiers this week
Due to a winter storm, qualifying races at Monticello Raceway have been cancelled for this week and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Arrangements for Dr. Daniel Wilson
Dr. Daniel Arthur Wilson was born on June 24, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Robert and Fanchon Wilson, and passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2025.
Huntsville’s 2026 book is full and closed
Huntsville, the nation’s leading money-winning 3-year-old pacing stallion, and the leading sire in New York, is booked full and closed.
Always A Miki to Dupuis Farm for 2026
Dupuis Farm is pleased to announce Always A Miki will be joining its stallion lineup for the 2026 breeding season.
Spring Blake leads Crites hat trick
Spring Blake sustained a first-over grind for nine-sixteenths of a mile to collar pacesetter Leonard’s Legacy and narrowly held off a hard-closing A Major Attitude to secure a 1:53.1 victory in Monday’s (Dec. 1) featured $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway, capping a three-win night for trainer Johnny Crites Jr. in the act.