Due to technical problems at the printer last week, mailing of the May issue of Hoof Beats has been delayed. Mailing has been rescheduled for Monday (May 4).
Category: Announcements
Dayle Roof, 88, dies
Dayle D. Roof, 88, of Lockbourne, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2026.
Melvin Paul Segal, 79, dies
Melvin Paul Segal, born June 7, 1946, in Wadesboro, North Carolina and lived a full, vibrant, and memorable life, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2026, as he wished.
SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan Scholarship application now available
The SOA of NY is pleased to announce that the 2026 SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway John R. Brennan Scholarship application and rules are now available. Application deadline is Friday, May 29, 2026.
Entries open for Winner’s Circle Speed Sale
Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 8, on the campus of Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich.
Thelma Chrisman, 94, dies
Thelma June Chrisman, 94, died April 28, 2026, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.
May 15 deadline approaching for Dr. H.M. Parshall Memorial Stakes nominations
Washington Court House, OH — The Ohio Colt Racing Association would like to remind all yearling nominators that the May 15 deadline is fast approaching for the Dr. H.M. Parshall Memorial Stakes (Parshall…
Ashley Tetrick named to AHC Board of Trustees
Effective April 23, 2026, Ashley Tetrick with the United States Trotting Association (USTA), joined the American Horse Council (AHC) Board of Trustees, filling the seat previously held by Don Marean of USTA.
Richard William ‘Dick’ Geyer, 73, dies
Richard William “Dick” Geyer, age 73, passed away on April 20, 2026 after an arduous battle with cancer.
Bucyrus Matinee
Bucyrus, OH – The Bucyrus Matinee Club will be hosting a Spring Matinee on Sunday, May 31st, with the first post at 11:00 a.m. We are pleased to announce that all entry…