Undefeated Canadian pacing sensation Beau Jangles, ranked No. 5 in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll, will lead the way Friday (Oct. 17) when seven $25,000 (USD) Breeders Crown eliminations for 2-year-olds are contested at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Inaugural Corgi Cup Saturday at the Meadowlands
This Saturday (Oct. 18) is the Meadowlands Racetrack’s first ever Corgi Cup. First dog race at 6 p.m., and first horse race at 6:20 p.m.
Sheer Terror rebounds at Rosecroft; Roberts wins four
After giving way under late pressure last week, Mark Howard’s Sheer Terror found his way back to the winner’s enclosure after wiring six rivals in Monday’s (Oct. 13) $12,000 Open Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Monticello cancels after fifth race
Races six through 10 at Monticello Raceway on Monday (Oct. 13) were canceled following the afternoon’s fifth race because of track conditions.
Stormont Beautiful supplemented to Breeders Crown
Stormont Beautiful was the lone supplement received by Monday’s (Oct. 13) deadline for this year’s Breeders Crown, presented by Toyo Tires and TreadXperts, at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Krivelin upsets, Polansky powers in weekend AHDC events
Bob Krivelin delivered the longest shot on the board to a victory while Mike Polansky later powered down the road to a win in their respective $10,000 dashes for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trots over the weekend at Pocono Downs.
Derby win for Italy’s Gocciadoro
For the third year in a row, a horse trained by Alessandro Gocciadoro won Italy’s biggest race for 3-year-old trotters, the Derby Italiano del Trotto (1-5/16 miles), with a total purse of €800,800 at the La Capanelle track outside Rome.
Northfield early Pick-4 explodes with $29,551 payday thanks to 85-1 Bluevelvet
Sunday’s Early Pick-4 at MGM Northfield Park delivered a massive return of $29,551 for a $1 bet, fueled by a double carryover from Saturday’s action-packed stakes card that swelled the pool to nearly $100,000.
Online USTA rule change proposal voting available
The United States Trotting Association has announced that online voting for proposed rule and bylaw changes is now open to all USTA members. Members may cast their votes through their secure USTA account anytime until Feb. 1, 2026.
Online bidding available for Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale
The inaugural Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale at the Indiana State Fairgrounds starts this Thursday, Oct. 16, with two days of Select Yearlings followed by a mixed sale on Saturday, Oct. 18.