The Feb. 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Below are a list of notices that have recently been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.
Category: Announcements
New Vocations publishes its second book
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is pleased to announce the release of its second book, Track to Trail, a Simple Guide to Transitioning Standardbreds from Racehorse to Riding horse.
Dan Patch Awards weekend to include Saturday Diamond Creek poolside reception
The U.S. Harness Writers Association and Diamond Creek Farm would like to invite all attendees to the upcoming Dan Patch Awards weekend at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla., to an outdoor cocktail reception on Saturday (Feb. 24). The 90-minute reception will be on the balcony overlooking the hotel’s pool beginning at 6 p.m.
Michael Lotano, 85, dies
Michael A. Lotano, 85, died Feb. 6, 2024, at his home, in Glenville, N.Y., after a 17-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Pond-A-Acres purchase an interest in Rebuff
The owners of Muscle Hill’s fastest son, Rebuff 2,1:52.2; 3,1:49.4 ($962,490), are pleased to announce that Pond-A-Acres has purchased an interest in the second-year trotting stallion.
Allerage Farms announces first foal arrivals of 2024 season
Allerage Farms is pleased and excited to announce the first foal arrivals of the 2024 season.
Entries open for 2024 London Classic Yearling Sale
The third edition of the London Classic Yearling Sale is slated to take place on Oct. 15 and 16, 2024 this year at the Western Fair District Agriplex and entries are now being accepted.
Delaware Valley USHWA Caretakers of the Year awards
Dover, DE – This award is given by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association to honor those unsung heroes in the harness racing sport who work long hours and care for our Standardbreds day in and day out.
Owen Julius, 81, dies
Owen Lawrence Julius, 81, of Millstone Township, N.J., died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Terry Lewis, 76, dies
Terry Lewis, 76, of Townsend, Del., died Jan. 31, 2024.