The best of harness racing journalism in 2025 will be honored by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, and George Smallsreed Awards for photography. The deadline for entries in all categories is 5 p.m. (EST) Wednesday (Dec. 10).
Category: Announcements
USTA District 5 (IL) ballots mailed; Dec. 9 deadline for return
Ballots for the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) District 5 membership election, mailed to all district members on Friday, Oct. 31, must be mailed and postmarked no later than Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Madden Oaks to stand 2026 breeding season at Winbak Farm of New York
Dr. J Stallion Management is pleased to announce that Madden Oaks will stand the 2026 breeding season at Winbak Farm of New York for an introductory stud fee of $5,000.
Ohio Standardbred Development Fund meeting scheduled
The Ohio Standardbred Development Fund will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Eldorado Scioto Downs in the Three Diamonds Room.
Preordering available for Stakes Guide
The USTA is taking preorders for the 2026 Stakes Guide, including the Stakes Event Guide, Stakes Conditions Booklet, Stakes Calendar and Yearling Nomination Book.
Light Up, 31, dies
Vieux Carre Farms regrets to announce that the great mare Light Up passed away at 31 years old.
2026 Living Horse Hall of Fame ballots in the mail
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s Living Horse Hall of Fame ballots are in the mail.
Sunday (Dec. 7) deadline for Caretaker of the Year nominations
It’s time for last call for nominations for the 2025 Caretaker of the Year as nominations will be accepted through Sunday (Dec. 7). The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport: the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
Captain Corey’s 2026 book is full and closed
Hanover Shoe Farms and the Captain Corey syndicate are pleased to announce the 2026 book to Captain Corey is full and closed.
Arrangements for Dr. Daniel Wilson
Dr. Daniel Arthur Wilson was born on June 24, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Robert and Fanchon Wilson, and passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2025.