Thomas Levesque, 32, is continuing his family’s tradition in harness racing and is now set for his first start in the Prix d’Amerique.
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
Carryovers galore at MGM Northfield Park on Tuesday
Exotic wagers were tough to take down on Sunday (Jan. 12) at MGM Northfield Park leading to big carryovers in both the Pick-5 and Pick-6 on Tuesday (Jan. 14).
Clever Cody named Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year
Clever Cody claims back-to-back divisional awards, now being named the 2024 Ohio 3-year-old Colt Pacer of the Year.
OHHA P.A.C.E.R. stallion auction to begin Monday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association stallion auction to benefit P.A.C.E.R. (Political Action Committee for Equine Racing) will begin via online bidding through onGait.com on Monday (Jan. 13). The auction will conclude on Saturday (Jan. 18).
New Indiana horse sale in 2025
A new sale has been announced for 2025. The Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale (formerly known as the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale) will take place Thursday (Oct. 16) through Saturday (Oct. 18) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind.
Bernard Nanke, 95, dies
Bernard Eugene Nanke, 95, of Waterloo, Iowa, died at home Jan. 1, 2025.
Talented mares vs. males at Cal Expo
Three top mares and six tough geldings are set to square off in the main event at Cal Expo Saturday night (Jan. 11), a $6,500 Open III contest for the pacers.
Supreme Court to conference on HISA
On Friday (Jan. 10), the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to conference on pending petitions regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. The court will be considering cases from three different circuit courts.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 11
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Jan. 11).
New Pop-Up added at Mohawk Park
The Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Office has added a new Pop-Up Series to the condition sheet for next Friday (Jan. 17).