Vincenzo Villante, 92, of Margate, Fla., died Oct. 30, 2023, at Broward Health North, Pompano Beach, Fla.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Kindergarten finals, Cup simulcast on tap at Big M
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about The Meadowlands, it’s the track’s ability to offer patrons different options to not only get their action, but to go out and experience a good night’s worth of entertainment as well.
Make your Dan Patch Awards room reservations now
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesar’s Entertainment, is set for Sunday night (Feb. 25, 2024) at Rosen Centre on International Drive in Orlando, Fla.
Nominations open for Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Caretaker of the Year. The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport — the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
Tickets on sale for 2023 NYSS and USTA District 8 awards banquet
The New York Sire Stakes and USTA District 8 will jointly host their annual awards banquet on Sunday (Nov. 12) at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y., to recognize and honor horses, owners, drivers and breeders of the 2023 season.
Hambletonian Maturity supplements due Nov. 15
Hambletonian Maturity supplements are due Nov. 15.
Edward James, 92, dies
Prominent Standardbred owner Edward Donald James, 92, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2023 in Aurora, Ont., his residence for 53 years.
Matron Stakes open up busy Grand Circuit weekend
The Grand Circuit heads to Dover this Thursday (Nov. 2) for a pair of Matron Stakes for 2-year-olds.
Pick-5 carryover highlights Sunday program at MGM Northfield Park
Wednesday’s (Nov. 1) program at MGM Northfield Park featured two big prices during the Pick-5 sequence leading to a four of five payout.
Mission Accepted to stand at Winterwood Farm in 2024
The stallion and accomplished racehorse Mission Accepted 4,1:50.2 ($1,401,796) will be standing stud in Ohio at Winterwood Farm beginning in 2024.