Recently the USTA formed an alliance with the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund (“SRIF”) to solve some of harness racing’s problems, including those that come from hidden ownership, which USTA’s rules prohibit. Some of SRIF’s results have been made public, and other investigations are under way.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Chase H Hanover returns ‘home’ for shot at Battle of Lake Erie
When the horses line up behind the gate for Saturday (June 7) night’s $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park, the connections of Chase H Hanover are hopeful their talented gelding is ready to step up and do something very special.
Mohawk delays post time to 7:35 p.m. tonight
Woodbine Entertainment has announced that post time for tonight’s June 6 card of live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park has been delayed to 7:35 p.m. (EDT).
The delayed start time is due to poor air quality in the region and across Ontario.
Sophomore colt pacers, trotters open second leg of BSS at Northfield
Five divisions featuring 41 3-year-old colt pacers will take to the MGM Northfield Park track on Sunday (June 8) followed by five divisions featuring 37 3-year-old colt trotters on Monday (June 9) in search of a win in the second leg of the Buckeye Stallions Series. A total of $200,000 is on the line, with each division carrying a purse of $20,000.
Plenty of great wagering opportunities on Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
MGM Northfield Park will have plenty of great wagering opportunities on Saturday (June 7) during the $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie program.
Kentucky Proud races at LaCenter postponed
Due to weather, Saturday’s Kentucky Proud Series races at the Ballard County Fairgrounds will be postponed to Sunday (June 8) starting at 11 a.m. (CST).
Crazy Cute equals track mark in Aces top distaff pace
The featured event on the Thursday night (June 5) harness racing program at Running Aces was the $14,750 Mares Open Handicap Pace and it offered a very talented field of nine who provided fans with a thrilling contest.
Virginia Breeders championships highlight Shenandoah closing weekend
Shenandoah Downs closes out its 2025 spring meet with a pair of 12-race cards this weekend highlighted by a four-pack of Virginia Breeders 3-year-old championship bouts and a tight race for top trainer honors that should go right down to the wire. Post time is 3:05 p.m. (EDT) Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday.
USHDC has platinum interest in Standardbred Horse Show
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) has teamed up with Shenandoah Downs to, once again, form an alliance in supporting the National Standardbred Horse Show, which will take place at The Horse Park of New Jersey near Allentown, Sept. 19-21, 2025.
Swan Flyer, Givens’ 2,000th headline Harrington
J&T Davis Stable’s Swan Flyer ($3, Allan Davis) was a decisive winner in the $18,000 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:55.