Repeat winners Louprint, Miki And Minnie and Twin B Joe Fresh, along with the year’s top money-earner, Lexus Kody, and undefeated Beau Jangles led the way when divisional 2025 Dan Patch Awards…
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Juneparker takes big finale at Cumberland
Juneparker swooped the field to take the $10,000 final of the Vixen Pop-up Series at Cumberland on Monday (Dec. 22), a rescheduled card from the previous Friday.
Pick-5 carryover for Harrah’s Philly Wednesday
In cooperation with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Initiative, Harrah’s Philadelphia will be offering a $20,000 guaranteed Pick-5 pool on its special Christmas Eve program on Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 24).
Multiple carryovers for Boxing Day at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Boxing Day matinee on Friday is now set to feature carryovers for both the Early Pick-5 and Pick-6.
She’safirewoman, Bath Bomb receive Ohio honors
She’safirewoman has been selected the 2025 Ohio 2-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year, and Bath Bomb has been named the Ohio 2025 Aged Mare Pacer of the Year.
Tina Schrock elected, Sam Lilly re-elected to USTA Board of Directors
Challenger Tina Schrock and incumbent Sam Lilly were elected to three-year terms as membership directors from District 5 (Illinois) to the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) Board of Directors, the Association announced Tuesday (Dec. 23).
Last call for T C I bookings
This is the last chance to secure 2026 bookings to T C I, the richest 2-year-old colt trotter in history.
Monti and Smith named Batavia Downs leading horsemen of the meet
The curtain fell on the 2025 summer/fall harness racing meet at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 20) and the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association doled out awards to the meet’s leading driver, trainer and horses in trackside presentations during the program.
Ready Cash bloodlines dominate Prix d’Amérique qualifiers
Sunday’s two Group 1 races at Vincennes once again demonstrated that Ready Cash remains the most influential stallion in French, perhaps even European, trotting breeding today.
Monticello cancels Wednesday qualifiers
Attention horsemen: Qualifiers will be canceled for Wednesday (Dec. 24).