After enjoying a “crazy big effort” from Emoticon Legacy three weeks ago in the Goodtimes Stakes, driver Louis-Philippe Roy is hoping the colt can put together another memorable performance in Thursday’s $320,000 Grade 2 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial for 3-year-old trotters at Vernon Downs.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Periculum leads three Top 10 newcomers in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Three newcomers joined the Top 10 in the Week 3 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday, led by older male trotter Periculum in the No. 6 position.
USTA hosts Racing Officials Accreditation Program at Eldorado Scioto Downs
The United States Trotting Association (USTA), in proud partnership with Eldorado at Scioto Downs, successfully hosted the Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) this past week in Columbus, Ohio. This nationally recognized program is designed to train and certify future harness racing officials, preparing them for critical regulatory and officiating roles at racetracks across North America.
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks assistant race secretary
Harrah’s Philadelphia is currently seeking an assistant race secretary.
HHI proudly serving horsemen for over 60 years
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Linda Sorenson, 70, dies
Linda Sorenson, 70, passed away peacefully June 14 in Verona, N.Y., after a courageous fight with stage four cancer.
Ocean Downs adds race date in August
Ocean Downs is announcing the addition of an additional race day, Tuesday, Aug. 5, with first race post set for 6:40 p.m. (EDT).
White Belly wins Oak Grove USHDC event benefiting 4-H club
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) held a special event at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (June 30) honoring the Christian County 4-H Club with White Belly accomplishing a rare “last-to-first” victory for owner-trainer-driver Cassidy Whitton.
July starts with a bang at The Meadowlands
The Meadowlands Racetrack kicks off July with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday (July 5). From 6 to 11 p.m., fans can grab $1 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, soda, and $2 draft beer at the Café, on the Victory Terrace, and in the Backyard. Guests are encouraged to stay after the races for the free fireworks display.
Meadowlands Pace draws 10; no elims necessary
Entries for the 2025 Meadowlands Pace, sponsored by Fashion Farms, were taken this morning and when the box closed at 9 a.m. exactly 10 3-year-old pacing colts had been declared.