The second edition of the London Classic Yearling Sale is less than two months away and fans can now visit the sale website for a comprehensive look at the complete lineup which numbers close to 300 entries. This marks a substantial jump from the 186 yearlings that sold in 2022.
Category: Announcements
Standardbred Horse Sales Company to post 85th annual yearling sale preview
Standardbred Horse Sales Company is proud to announce that our 85th annual yearling sale preview will be posted soon on our website, www.theblackbook.com. Yearling video links will be posted closer to the sale.
Haughton Stable reunion on Sept. 15 at Hoosier Park
Ernie Gaskin is organizing a William Haughton Stable (aka Great Green Wave) reunion at Hoosier Park on Sept. 15 when the Peter Haughton Memorial is being raced there.
Two Ohio county fairs to be live streamed Monday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from two county fairs on Monday August 28.
Posner named SBOANJ board member
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey’s board of directors would like to welcome its newest member Michael Posner of Jackson, New Jersey. He is filling a vacancy in the driver/trainer category from earlier this year.
Jereme’s Jet, 20, dies
John Leahy, the owner/breeder of world champion Jereme’s Jet, has notified the USTA that the pacer died Aug. 25, 2023, at the age of 20.
Michael Sapovits, 84, dies
Journeyman track announcer Michael Sapovits, 84, passed Aug. 14, 2023.
Two Ohio County Fair livestreams on tap for Thursday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from two county fairs on Thursday (Aug. 24).
Fryeburg Fair set for Oct. 1-8
We’re a few short weeks away from opening the gates on the 173rd Fryeburg Fair. We’ll hope by then, it won’t still be raining!
William J. Perkins III, 77, dies
William J. Perkins III, 77, better known by all as Billy or Perk, died at Allied Services Inpatient Hospice on Aug. 22, 2023, after an illness.