The U.S. Trotting Association’s (USTA) slate of district meetings resumed on Sunday (Jan. 12) at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West when members and leadership from District 3 convened.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
LaVerne Hill elected as Ohio Hall of Fame Immortal
LaVerne Hill, a former vice-president and owner of Scioto Downs and known by many as the “First Lady of Harness Racing,’ has been elected into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame as an immortal by the members of the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
Miami Valley cancels Monday program
Due to the winter storm affecting Central Ohio, officials with Miami Valley Gaming have cancelled the Monday (Jan. 6) program.
Live racing cancelled Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
Due to heavy snowfall, live racing at MGM Northfield Park for Saturday (Jan. 4) has been cancelled.
Lous Amazon in right spot for success
Many of us cringe at the arrival of winter in Illinois. Nevertheless, there are those who welcome it, especially for outside activities. And in some cases, there are horses who thrive when the weather gets colder.
Randy Ross, 67, dies
Long time standardbred owner and breeder and the CEO of Ross Bicycles Randy Ross passed away suddenly at the age of 67 on December 25, 2024, Christmas day while celebrating Christmas with his family. He was born on Arril 17, 1957. He was proceeded in death by his parents Sherwood and Barbara Ross and his ex-wife Paula.
Dave Miller picks up where he left off at Big M
Veteran Hall of Fame driver Dave Miller was the leading pilot at The Meadowlands during 2024 with 106 wins, and he got his 2025 season – which will be his last racing full time at the mile oval – off to rousing start Friday (Jan. 4) night by winning three times on the program, one of which came in the $18,000 featured conditioned event for trotters with Queen Of America S.
Meadowlands announces 2025 stakes information, adds Dexter Cup
The Meadowlands is pleased to announce that the 2025 stakes season will offer over $18 million in purses to the connections of competing horses in both Grand Circuit and New Jersey restricted stakes from late April through November.
Hollar voted 2024 Rambling Willie Honoree
The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has selected Amy Hollar to receive the prestigious Rambling Willie Award recognizing the Ohioan who has done the most for harness racing over the past two decades. The popular and indefatigable Cuyahoga Falls resident has been MGM Northfield Park’s Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association track representative since 2001, serving under five OHHA general managers.
Tarpon Springs S wins Sunday Philly feature
The Uncle Lasse gelding Tarpon Springs S, a recent import from Sweden, won his second race in as many starts on U.S. soil when he triumphed in the $12,000 featured trot during the next-to-last card of the year at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 29).