Time is running out for members of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame to submit Immortal nominations for the Class of 2025.
Author: from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
Special Pacing For The Cure contest
Pacing For The Cure is a 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization who works to help provide mobility assistance and medical services for individuals living with autoimmune and neuromuscular diseases (Multiple Sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Cerebral Palsy, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Parkinson’s Disease). In addition, the organization has raised money for research since it was formed in 2016.
STA board elects officers
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) elected its 2025-2026 officers during its annual board meeting, held Feb. 2 in Westerville, Ohio.
Fayette County HHA annual awards banquet on March 1
The Fayette County (Ohio) Harness Horsemen’s Association will be holding its annual awards banquet on Saturday (March 1). It will be held in the Mahan building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Washington Courthouse.
Due date correction for Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial
For those that ordered the print version of the USTA Event Guide, please note the due date for the Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial at Saratoga Harness was incorrectly listed. The correct due date is June 16, 2025.
New Vocations stallion auction in progress
New Vocations’ 27th annual stallion auction is in progress via onGait.com.
KHHA elects new president
The Kentucky Harness Horsemen’s Association has elected Chuck Grubbs as its new president.
Brett Beckwith is ‘proud but not satisfied’
Brett Beckwith doesn’t enjoy taking days off from driving, but he won’t mind doing so on Feb. 23. That is the evening when the U.S. Harness Writers Association holds its 2024 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. Beckwith will be an honoree when he receives the Rising Star Award after finishing second by one vote in 2023.
Big carryover into Tuesday card at London
The Raceway at Western Fair District management reminds horse players that Tuesday night’s (Feb. 4) early Pick-5 wager features a carryover of just under $11,000 with the pool estimated to be well in excess of $50,000.
2025 Stakes Guide is online
The 2025 Stakes Guide, the industry’s most comprehensive collection of race conditions, payment schedules and race schedules, is available online.