Horsemen are reminded that staking payments for the following races are due April 15.
Category: Announcements
Meadowlands stakes payments reminder
The Meadowlands Racetrack would like to remind everyone that sustaining payments for our rich stakes program are to be postmarked by Wednesday (April 15).
Midwest SB Horse Sale April 17 deadline
The Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale announced that the deadline for entries to the 2026 select yearling sale is Friday, April 17, 2026. The sale will be held on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15 and 16, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Shaun Christopher Callahan, 44, dies
Shaun Christopher Callahan of Cordova, MD passed away suddenly at his home on April 6, 2026. He was 44 years old.
DSBF 2 YO payment due April 15
A $300 payment is due April 15, 2026 for any Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund eligible 2-year-old.
Trotter JM Vangogh dies
It is with sadness that we share the passing of the legendary JM VANGOGH this week. His career accomplishments rank alongside any horse of his era. He was purchased for only $4,500 as a yearling by Paul Chambers and John Mello. He went on to earn $2 Million U.S.
Horsemen’s hockey tournament set for April 26
Organizers of the annual Horsemen’s Hockey Tournament are pleased to announce that the 2026 tournament will take place on Sunday, April 26 at the Cambridge Sports Park.
Sippinonsearoc’s book full and closed
The book for 2025 Breeders Crown champion Sippinonsearoc is now full and closed.
USTA seeks Member Services representative
he U.S. Trotting Association member services team is looking for a well-qualified individual who loves harness racing, has excellent customer service skills with basic computer knowledge, and is curious to learn more about another facet of the industry.
Gaitway to host qualifiers/two-year-old races
Manalapan, NJ – Gaitway Farms, Manalapan, N.J., will once again be hosting qualifiers/2-year-old races.The dates are Wednesday (June 10, June 17 and June 24). Post time and draw dates will be announced…