Brett Beckwith might have wanted to come away from this month’s World Driving Championship with a few more victories, but the opportunity to represent the U.S. and visit host country New Zealand still proved to be a winning experience.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Running Aces 2026 racing dates approved
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack is pleased to announce its race dates for the 2026 meet, the 19th in its history, which have been approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission.
Dealt A Winner wins 50th race at Cumberland
Millionaire world champion Dealt A Winner found the winner’s circle for the 50th time on Sunday (Nov. 23) at Cumberland Raceway, showing the Downeast’s top pacers that he still has what it takes.
Kountry Lane Standardbreds acquires trotting mare M-M’s Dream
Kountry Lane Standardbreds is proud to announce that it has purchased superstar trotting mare M-M’s Dream.
Beltrami scores ‘fourpeat’ in closing AHDC trot at Pocono
Tony Beltrami notched his fourth consecutive win in the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trot on the closing-day card of the 2025 season at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday (Nov. 22) over a busy AHDC weekend.
USTA District 4A meeting recap
On Saturday (Nov. 22), Chairperson Gabe Wand and Directors Cathy Dessert and Royal Roland hosted the annual District 4A meeting in Urbandale, Iowa in conjunction with the Iowa Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.
Grand Circuit report
This week started and ended with the Progress Pace eliminations for 3-year-olds on Thursday (Nov. 20) at Bally’s Dover.
Northfield Thanksgiving week draw schedule
Horsemen, Please take note of Northfield’s Thanksgiving week draw schedule.
No Prix d’Amerique 2026 for Idao de Tillard after colic attack
Idao de Tillard is now back in his stall with trainer Thierry Duvaldestin and will be on the mend; the attempt to win the Prix d’Amerique for the third time in a row has now been set aside.
Draw schedule change at Rosecroft
There is a change in the draw schedule at Rosecroft Raceway for Thanksgiving week.