Category: Announcements

Jerry R. Kipp, 84, died April 24, 2024, at his home with his family by his side after a two year battle with cancer.

Richard Munk, 72, a resident of Middletown, N.Y., died April 24, 2024.

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will feature Todd Luther and his Ohio 2-year-olds in training in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.

Springfield, IL – A spring preview will be held for 3-year-old & up Illinois bred horses on May 25th at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout will be $60,000. A summer preview for 2-year-old Illinois bred horses will be held on June 20th at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Entry fees for Springfield based trainers will be $50 for purse races and $35 for qualifiers. Entry fees for non-Springfield based trainers will be $65 for purse races and $50 for qualifiers. Post time for both days is 11:00 a.m.

Brock Christopher Schmaltz, 46, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly April 19, 2024.

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, of Orchard Park, N.Y., died April 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

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…