The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved 2026 race dates for four Ontario racetracks: Woodbine Racetrack, Woodbine Mohawk Park, Fort Erie Race Track and Ajax Downs
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Spring Break euthanized due to lameness issues
Winbak Farm is saddened to report the passing of Spring Break, p, 2, 1:57.4h; 3, 1:50.3z ($787,057). Spring Break was euthanized due to unresolvable lameness issues.
Hall of Fame spring family fun craft workshop & egg hunt Saturday, April 4
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10 – 11 a.m. for a fun-filled family event.
Tom Bigler, 65, dies
Longtime horseman Tom J. Bigler, 65, passed away on Monday (March 16).
Theodore “Ted” James Torgerson, 74, dies
(Ted) Theodore James Torgerson, passed away March 10th, 2026, at his home in North Fort Myers, where he and his wife Janet (Rankin) Tingley-Torgerson reside. Ted’s parents were Perry Bernice and Adeline Emma (Diesterhaft) Torgerson.
Reminder: OHHA announces extension of staking nomination deadline
Grove City, OH – The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has announced the extension of the nomination deadline for Ohio-hosted stakes events. Due to postal delays and horsemen not receiving the 2026 Ohio…
Three Ohio pacing stallions added to silent auction
The Defiance County (Ohio) Area Horsemen’s Association has added three Ohio pacing stallions to the list for its silent auction for donated breedings to stallions.
Illinois previews slated for May, June
A preview will be held for 3-year-olds and up Illinois-bred horses on Wednesday, May 13 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for the day will be $57,000. A preview for 2-year-old Illinois-bred horses will be held on Thursday, June 11th at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout will be $38,000. 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. Post time for both days is 11:00 a.m.
List of March 15 stakes payments reminders
The March 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Here is a list of notices that have been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.
NYSGC seeks two racing inspectors
Opportunities for Racing Inspectors are currently available at the following racetrack location(s): Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs.