The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will return to the popular Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, FL on Sunday, Feb. 22. In addition, the Dan Patch Awards dinner will also be held at Rosen Shingle Creek in 2027 as a two-year agreement was reached.
Category: Announcements
Willard Paul Kirk White, 79, obituary
Willard Paul Kirk White, 79 of Batavia, entered the kingdom of heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Deo Volente Farms to stand Captain Optimistic in 2026
Captain Optimistic, winner of such prestigious races as the Governor’s Cup, Triple Crown leg Cane Pace and the Bluegrass Stake, will join the stallion ranks of Deo Volente Farms in 2026.
Breeders Crown Post Draw & Dinner to be held at Country Heritage Park
Woodbine Entertainment and the Hambletonian Society Wednesday (Oct. 8) announced the Breeders Crown Post Position Draw and Dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at Country Heritage Park in Milton.
Winbak Farm’s London Sale videos now posted
Winbak Farm is proud to offer a consignment of 42 yearlings at the London Classic Yearling Sale which will be held on Oct. 14 and 15 at The J-AAR Expo Centre (Formerly – The Agriplex) at Western Fair District.
OHHA announces photo contest for 2026 Stallion Directory cover
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is hosting a photo contest for the cover of the 2026 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & OHHA Membership Directory.
OHHA to livestream races from 175th Fairfield County Fair on Oct 8-9.
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will conclude its 2025 Ohio county fair racing broadcast season with livestreaming coverage from the 175th Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster, Ohio, on Wednesday and Thursday (Oct. 8-9).
Winner’s Circle pedigree, inspection update
Updated pedigrees for yearlings selling at the Winner’s Circle Speed Sale, which will take place Thursday (Oct. 9) in Lansing, Mich., are now available online.
Dr. J Stallion Management adds Oh Well to stallion roster
Dr. J Stallion Management is proud to announce the latest addition to their stallion roster. 2022 Mohawk Million winner Oh Well 3,1:51.2 $1,566,614 will stand the 2026 season at Premier Acres in Middlebury, Indiana for an introductory stud fee of $4,000.
NYS Gaming Commission seeks racing investigators for NYRA and Finger Lakes
The New York State Gaming Commission is seeking racing investigators for the New York Racing Commission and Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack.