Category: Announcements

Winbak Farm is pleased to announce that Maryland will stand in New York for the 2026 breeding season at a fee of $10,000.

Christmas came early for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program when Seelster Farms donated a breeding to its premier stallion, Bulldog Hanover, whose 2026 book is full and closed. This coveted opportunity will be offered in the charity’s 28th annual Stallion Auction, to be held Feb. 3-5 via OnGait.com.

Horseman Ben Bolon, 79, of Washington, Pa., died Tuesday (Dec. 9) after battling health issues.

The owners of Captain Optimistic have decided to continue to race the well-bred son of Captaintreacherous in 2026 as well as breed a limited book of mares to give him every opportunity to dominate in the 2026 racing season.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the SOA of NY held their Board of Trustees and Directors meetings.

The Dec. 18 Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting has been canceled.

Paul Joseph Abraytis, 72, of Broadview, Ill., passed away peacefully alongside his family on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

Join us at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, N.Y., on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. to ring in the season with a holiday celebration craft event for people of all ages.

Seelster Farms and the Bulldog Hanover partners are pleased to announce that the 2026 stallion book is now closed for the world’s fastest Standardbred, Bulldog Hanover.

This is the final opportunity to secure 2026 contracts for Sweet Lou, one of the sport’s most in demand sires, as well as his exciting son, Louprint.