As trotter It’s Academic prepares for the final races of his career, it’s safe to say the 7-year-old stallion has brought owner Brad Grant on a memorable ride. On Friday, It’s Academic will head to MGM Yonkers Raceway as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in the $250,000 MGM Grand Prix Trotting Series final, which will be contested at 1-1/16 miles. He will leave from post six with David Miller in the sulky.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Five million reasons to check out the Big M Saturday feature
It would be hard to find a stronger field of horses anywhere to rival those that will get in behind the gate Saturday (Nov. 16) at The Meadowlands in the featured $40,000 Preferred Handicap for trotters, in which, several of the competitors will be prepping for the Nov. 30 FanDuel Championships Open Trot.
Full field in first qualification race for the Prix d’Amerique
As the entry box closed at noon this Thursday, 24 trotters were entered in the Prix de Bretagne, the first of four qualification races for open class trotters to race at Vincennes Sunday (Nov. 17).
Hanover Shoe Farms announces 2025 service fees for stallions
Hanover Shoe Farms is announcing the 2025 service fees for our stallions.
North American Standardbred Mixed Sale catalog and roster is online
The North American Standardbred Mixed Sale catalog and roster is online now.
College Tuition makes the grade in Rosecroft trot
Fresh off a down-the-road 1:53.1 win in a high-level conditioned event, College Tuition rose into Wednesday’s (Nov. 13) $10,500 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway and parlayed a pocket ride into his second consecutive victory.
Ohio Standardbred Development Fund meeting on Nov. 18
The Ohio Standardbred Development Fund will meet on Monday (Nov. 18) at Scioto Downs in the Three Diamonds Room.
2024 MSOA Charity Auction set for Dec. 8
The 2024 MSOA Charity Auction is set for Dec. 8.
Wednesday night: Standardbred Roadster 100
The third annual Standardbred Roadster 100 will be contested Wednesday (Nov. 13) at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo. The event goes for a $100,000 purse and is part of the UPHA National Championship Horse Show which is running all week (Nov. 11-16).
Southern Oaks Training Center opening
Southern Oaks Training Center in Sorrento, Fla., has an opening for a trainer with 8-10 horses for the 2024 winter training season.