There will be an officials continuing education session on Saturday (June 10) at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Ohio.
Category: Announcements
Equine Science Center announces inaugural application process for Ronald S. Dancer Memorial Scholarship
The Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is pleased to notify undergraduate students and incoming first-year students of the inaugural application process for the Ronald S. Dancer Memorial Scholarship.
Pandy Picks eight on top at The Meadowlands Friday night
Bob Pandolfo, handicapper for ustrotting.com, had a big night at the Big M on Friday night by picking eight winners on top on the 14-race card.
Mary Ann Antonacci, 91, dies
Mary Ann Antonacci (DeRosa), 91, beloved widow of Gaetano “Sonny” Antonacci and longtime resident of Somers, Conn., died peacefully on April 27, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
Charlotte Hamilton, 82, dies
Charlotte Hamilton, 82, of Letts, Iowa, died April 26, 2023, in her home.
Deadline nears for Matching Funds Grant program
The application deadline for the USTA’s Matching Funds Grant program for the fairs is midnight, May 5. Applications are available on the Fairs section of the USTA website.
The Michigan Mighty airs at 7 p.m. Thursday
The latest episode of ‘The Michigan Mighty’ airs Thursday night (April 27) on Harness Racing Symposium 101 on Facebook and will be cross-posted on the Northville Downs Facebook page at 7 p.m. (EDT).
Andrew Lyon, 82, dies
Columbus, OH – Andrew M. Lyon Jr., 82, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Spring previews to be held for Illinois breds
Springfield, IL – Two spring previews will be held for 3-year-old and up Illinois bred horses on May 16th and May 23rd at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for each day will be $30,000. 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.
Greg Luther Racing auctions conclude with $440,000 gross
Boca Raton, FL – The final three horses from Greg Luther Racing’s 17 head consignment sold Wednesday (April 26)
afternoon at onGait.com with Circling The Prey, a 3-year-old maiden son of Huntsville, topping the list at $52,000. Chad Kowal of New York was the high bidder.