Arrangements for visitation and the funeral ceremony for James Kent “Chip” Hastings have been announced.
Category: Announcements
Black Book #2 Mixed Sale Catalog availability
Black Book #2 Mixed Sale Catalog has gone to the printer. There will be limited mailings, catalogs will be available at the sale.
Ohio Colt Racing Association banquet Oct. 26
The Ohio Colt Racing Association will be holding it’s 92nd annual banquet and awards on Sunday October 26, 2025 at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Kent ‘Chip’ Hastings, 77, dies
James Kent “Chip” Hastings, 77, of Delaware, Ohio, died Oct. 10, 2025, at his home.
Online USTA rule change proposal voting available
The United States Trotting Association has announced that online voting for proposed rule and bylaw changes is now open to all USTA members. Members may cast their votes through their secure USTA account anytime until Feb. 1, 2026.
Online bidding available for Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale
The inaugural Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale at the Indiana State Fairgrounds starts this Thursday, Oct. 16, with two days of Select Yearlings followed by a mixed sale on Saturday, Oct. 18.
District 12 (NJ) Annual Meeting Reminder – Oct. 14
This is a reminder that the Annual Membership Meeting for USTA District 12 will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. via Zoom.
Diamond Creek announces “Hoosier Hero” Sabonis to stand stud in Indiana in 2026
Diamond Creek is thrilled to announce that multiple graded stakes winner Sabonis (1:47.3, $814,233) will stand stud in Indiana beginning in 2026, in partnership with Cornerstone Stock Farm and Premier Acres for a stud fee of $3,500. The stallion has been recently retired to Diamond Creek where he has already impressed with his libido and fertility.
Dingledine, Fusco, Scott, Mayhugh receive HHYF scholarships
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 roster of scholarship recipients.
Breeders Crown supplemental payments due Monday
Supplemental payments for Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old and Open Events are due and payable on Monday, Oct. 13, at noon (EDT) in the racing secretary’s office at Woodbine Mohawk Park or the Hambletonian Society office in Cranbury, N.J.