Mr Bill G earned the overall High Point Horse title at the 32nd annual National Standardbred Horse Show, presented by Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program, which wrapped up Sunday (Sept. 20) at the Horse Park of New Jersey.
Author: by Colleen Nolan-Tran, for the SPHO-NJ
Road to Oak Grove Derby and Oaks continues through Hoosier Park, Red Mile
Four more standout 2-year-old trotters have punched their tickets to the eliminations for the 2027 Oak Grove Trotting Derby and Oaks following major Grand Circuit and Kentucky Sire Stakes victories over the weekend.
Burke trio headlines the 56th Jugette field
The Ron Burke-trained trio of Loua Dipa, Sandyboots Yankee, and I’m A Lou Lou lead a field of eight for the $265,000 Grade 1 Jugette, for 3-year-old female pacers, on Wednesday (Sept. 23) at the Delaware County Fair.
Tim Tetrick scores win No. 15,000
Hall of Fame driver Tim Tetrick became just the sixth driver in North American harness racing history to reach the 15,000-win milestone when he won a conditioned pace at the Red Mile on Monday afternoon (Sept. 21).
Brandon Blvd rules Kentucky Championship Series final
Andrew Harris trainee Brandon Blvd reclaimed the crown as the North American season leader in earnings with a dominant 1:48 victory in the $400,000 Kentucky Championship Series final for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings, which was one of eight finals on the $3.2-million Night of Champions at the Red Mile on Sunday night (Sept. 20).
Lee, Hechkoff win Pocono AHDC trots
Joe Lee and Bob Hechkoff opened a busy weekend of harness racing for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) with victories in the pair of $10,000 trotting divisions held at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday (Sept. 19).
OHHA’s Trackside Live to feature Jason Settlemoir on Tuesday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will kick off its “Five Days in Delaware” coverage on Tuesday (Sept. 22) with its Trackside Live program featuring race announcer Jason Settlemoir.
SBOANJ elections to take place Nov. 18
Anyone interested in running for a Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey director position must send a letter of intent to the SBOANJ office via certified mail, or in person, no later than Oct. 3, 2026.
Register now on Proxibid for Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale
The 2026 Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale is fast approaching. For those who cannot attend in person, the sale is now live on Proxibid for online bidding.
Annual Stable of Memories party set for Oct. 4
The Stable of Memories, the historic Round Barn located adjacent to the Red Mile, will be holding its annual party on Sunday night, Oct. 4, from 6-9 p.m.