More information is now available for the 2025 USTA Roadster Off-Track Series, including nomination forms for both horses and shows.
Author: by Jessica Schroeder, USTA Outreach & Membership Enrichment Coordinator
Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission seeks Director of Racing
The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission is seeking a Director of Racing.
Spy Booth stalks, soars to Rosecroft victory
Joseph Riad’s Spy Booth converted a pocket trip into a three length victory in Wednesday’s (March 19) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, kicking off a driving grand slam for Jonathan Roberts.
Fear is rising that tariffs will decimate Ontario’s horse racing industry
In a story posted on ontarioracing.com, Dave Briggs writes that “The Ontario horse racing industry is warning it could be a major casualty in the trade war between the United States and Canada, and the fear is particularly palpable among horse breeders already struggling with rising costs due to inflation.”
USTA board approves 31 rule and bylaw changes
A total of 31 rule and bylaw changes were approved at the annual meeting of the USTA Board of Directors which concluded on March 9.
Mohawk Million slot draw complete
The slot owners for the 2025 Mohawk Million are set following a draw on Wednesday afternoon (March 19) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Iron Maiden Series returns at MGM Northfield Park
One of Northeast Ohio’s most popular late closer series, the Iron Maiden Series, is set to kick off at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (April 5).
Bargain buy pays off for Amy Husted stable
The old saying “You Get What You Pay For” doesn’t apply to the distaff pacer Thebeautifulthings who was recently honored as the 2024 Illinois 2-year-old Filly Pacer of the Year.
Rosecroft seeks female drivers for Grit & Grace Challenge
Rosecroft Raceway and the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association seek two female drivers to round out the field for the Grit & Grace Drivers Challenge, scheduled for next Wednesday (March 26).
Hawkinsville Harness Training Center to host qualifying races April 5
Hawkinsville Harness Training Center will be hosting qualifying races April 5 beginning at noon on the mile clay oval.