The 2025 Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) show season ended Nov. 30, but there is still time to submit shows and placings. Participants have until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 to enter information via their USTA MyAccount.
Author: by Jessica Schroeder, USTA Membership Enrichment and Outreach Coordinator
El Rey to stand in Indiana
El Rey p,2,1:49.2, 3,1:48.3 ($835,391) has been retired and will stand stud at Schwartz Boarding Farm in Indiana in 2026.
Ponda Warrior to stand stud in 2026
Ponda Warrior (1:48, $788,595), a Dan Patch and Indiana Super Final winner, will stand stud in Indiana in 2026 at Chapel Ridge Farm of Grabill, Ind.
Two Prix d’Amérique spots awarded; only one will be used
With Liza Josselyn winning the Criterium Continental for 4‑year‑olds and Epic Kronos taking the 5‑year‑olds’ Prix Tenor de Baune on Sunday afternoon at Vincennes, both horses earned a wild card for the 2026 Prix d’Amérique.
Northfield holiday draw schedule
Here is this week’s draw schedule at MGM Northfield Park.
Holiday spirit, great efforts on display at Dayton Raceway
Christmas came early to Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Saturday night (Dec. 20). The night featured a toy drive, a Santa/Grinch match race, fan appreciation giveaways and some great efforts on the track.
Meadowlands holiday draw schedule
Be advised that The Meadowlands will use the following draw schedule through the Christmas holiday.
2025 O’Brien Award finalists announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. For the first time ever, there are three finalists in each category, which includes 12 divisional horse categories and five people categories.
Dr. Paul Nolan, 81, dies
Dr. Paul Nolan, a well-known veterinarian in the Standardbred racing world, has died in Florida after a brief illness. He was 81.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 20
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Dec. 20).