Qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Thursday (April 25) at 11 a.m.. Entries can be made by calling 217.299.0721 on Wednesday (April 24) between 11:00 a.m.- noon or by entering online.
Category: Announcements
Brock Schmaltz, 46, dies
Brock Christopher Schmaltz, 46, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly April 19, 2024.
USTA scholarship deadline for Racing Official’s Accreditation Program is May 1
The U.S. Trotting Association is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 Racing Official’s Accreditation Program (ROAP), which will be held June 16-23 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn.
William M. “Mark” Gilmour, 63, dies
William M. “Mark” Gilmour, 63, of Orchard Park, N.Y., died April 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Benjamin D. McCheyne, 72, dies
Canandiguad, NY – Benjamin D. McCheyne, age 72, longtime resident of Canandaigua, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at Light Hill in Canandaigua. Benny is survived by his wife, Nancy (Brown) McCheyne…
New York State Gaming Commission seeking Supervising Racing Veterinarian at Tioga Downs
The New York State Gaming Commission is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Supervising Racing Veterinarian at the harness racetrack associated with Tioga Downs.
Stefan “The Doz” Dorosz, 78, dies
Stefan “The Doz” Dorosz, 78, passed away on April 5. He was born November 10, 1945, in Germany to his late parents, Olga and Dmytro Dorosz. After moving to the United States with his family, he attended Central High School of Philadelphia where he excelled as a tight end.
First Saverio Hanover foal born
Saverio Hanover 2,1:55.1; 3,1:53.4f ($154,180), a son of Walner, is the proud father of a new baby filly.
Updated 2024 USTA rule book now available
The 2024 version of the U.S. Trotting Association’s rule book is now available on the USTA website.
SPHO-NJ publishes tentative 2024 Horse Show class schedule
The 2024 30th Anniversary National Standardbred Horse Show will be held Sept. 20-22, at the Horse Park of New Jersey.