Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday (June 18) the relaunch of Woodbine Cares, its philanthropic arm, under a renewed banner: “For the Love of the Horse Racing Community.”
Category: Announcements
Standardbred Transition Alliance accredits six
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has concluded its 2025 accreditation and spring grant awards with a total of six non-profit adoption charities meeting all necessary criteria. This year, the spring grant distribution totaled $103,000.
Thomas Cleveland Long, 81, dies
Tom Long, longtime New England horseman, died on Wednesday (June 4) after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Hunter Hastings, 71, dies
Hunter L. Hastings, 71, passed away at home in Florida on April 28 after a three-year battle with cancer.
Corrections to Huff’s Guide for Marion County (OH) Fair
There are two corrections to be made to the Huff’s Guide advertisement for the Marion County Fair in Marion, OH.
Final Next Generation deadline due June 15
The last chance to purchase a slot for the Next Generation, held at Eldorado Scioto Downs is June 15, with a $12,000 nomination. The event for Ohio-sired 2-year-olds will be held on Saturday, July 5.
RCI meetings being held in conjunction with racing/gaming conference
This year the ARCI is again holding its summer Model Rules Committee and Board of Directors meeting in conjunction with the annual Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga.
OHHA to live stream Pickaway County Fair races June 14-15
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing coverage with live streaming of two days of racing from the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville, Ohio, on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15.
Raceway RE Partners acquires historic Freehold property
In a press release from PR Newswire, Raceway RE Partners announced Wednesday (June 11) that they have acquired Freehold Raceway.
Freshman Focus to feature Rosy Weaver
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature Rosy Weaver and her Ohio 2-year-olds in training in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.