Charlotte Hamilton, 82, of Letts, Iowa, died April 26, 2023, in her home.
Category: Announcements
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.
Yearling Nomination Book pre-orders mailed
The 2023 Yearling Nomination Book is back from the printer and all pre-orders have been mailed.
California Sires Stakes nominations due
A $150 nomination fee for foals of 2022 is due by July 1 to be eligible for the California Sires Stakes program.
Muhammad Ali x Siegelman Stable
Above a mountain top in northeastern Pennsylvania might be one of the most important places in boxing history. Along with a boxing gym and multiple cabins sits a horse stable — just feet away from the boxing ring where Muhammad Ali, arguably the greatest boxer to ever live, trained during his career.
New Vocations charity auction in progress
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program’s annual Open Barn and BBQ is coming up Friday (April 28) from 3-8 p.m. at their Mereworth Farm facility in Lexington, Ky.