Susan Laden, 80, a prominent Standardbred owner of champions in the 1980s, died after a short illness at Englewood Health Care in New Jersey, not far from where she resided.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Meadowlands hosts March handicapping contest Friday
The Meadowlands’ third handicapping contest of the year takes place this Friday (March 14.) Players must register/check in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m.
Undefeated filly Chantilly primed to take on the boys in the Pepsi North America Cup
Standardbred owner George Millar is a man of his word. In December, he told Harness Racing Update that he was “a little over 50 percent serious” about racing his undefeated homebred Ontario-sired pacing filly Chantilly against the boys in this year’s C$1 million (G1) Pepsi North America Cup on June 14 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
HHI elects board, reveals new logo
Harness Horsemen International’s four-day conference kicked off on Monday (Feb. 24) with a cocktail reception.
Chantilly headlines group of 69 nominated to Pepsi North America Cup
Woodbine Entertainment today announced 69 sophomore pacers, including filly Chantilly, have been nominated to this year’s C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup (G1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Running Aces applications due March 17
There is just one week left before the Monday (March 17) deadline for 2025 racing applications for Running Aces.
Illinois has job opening for State Steward
The state of Illinois has a job opening for a State Steward.
Burke sweeps features, Lems picks up grand slam Sunday at MGM Northfield Park
On a night where 13 different trainers found their way to the winner’s circle, Sunday (March 9) at MGM Northfield Park proved to have a little something for everyone. Leading dash trainer Ron Burke swept the featured events, driver Chris Lems had hot hands with four victories on the program, and the Pick-5 paid out to just one winner.
Lefkowitz to USHWA Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Barry Lefkowitz, the immediate past president of the United States Harness Writers Association, the current Chair of the Board, and the 2024 USHWA Member of the Year, has been appointed to a six-year term on the Screening Committee for harness racing’s Hall of Fame, a committee which meets annually to determine what people reach the final ballot to try to achieve the sport’s ultimate honor, membership in the Hall of Fame.
Monticello cancels Monday live racing
Once again, due to track conditions, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing on Monday (March 10).