The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the world’s oldest organization for harness racing communicators, on Friday (May 12) opened to new applicants for its Youth Membership designation for 2023-24.
Category: Announcements
SBOANJ offers new Spring Ahead Series for NJ sired horses
The SBOANJ has sponsored four divisions of the SBOA Spring Ahead Series, the first leg kicking off this Saturday (May 20) at Freehold Raceway.
Rodney Grady, 82, dies
Rodney Grady (Zeke to many), 82, died May 9, 2023, at his home in Chelsea after a lengthy illness with cancer.
New payment schedule for New York foals
The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund announced a new payment schedule for No. 64 foals of 2022 that are looking to race as 2-year-olds in 2024 and 3-year-olds in 2025.
Applications available for Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship
Steve Wolf, president of the Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Racing Writers Association (USHWA), has announced that the chapter is now accepting applications for its 2023 Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship Awards.
Rick Finn, 64, dies
Richard D. (Rick) Finn, 64, of Crete Ill., died May 6, 2023, after a short but hard battle with cancer.
Red Mile yearling and stallion nomination payments due May 15
Red Mile has announced that yearling and stallion nomination payments are due May 15 for the Kentucky Futurity, Tattersalls Pace, Bluegrass Series and International Stallion.
Delaware, Ohio, Grand Circuit yearling nomination reminder
Owners are reminded that the yearling nomination payments for the Delaware (OH) Grand Circuit events for foals of 2022 (to be raced in 2025) are due May 15.
SOA of NY 20 percent bonus races set for May 20
Earlier this year during our membership campaign, the SOA of NY stated that we would hold bonus races for our members.