Category: Announcements

The owners of Captain Optimistic have decided to continue to race the well-bred son of Captaintreacherous in 2026 as well as breed a limited book of mares to give him every opportunity to dominate in the 2026 racing season.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the SOA of NY held their Board of Trustees and Directors meetings.

The Dec. 18 Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting has been canceled.

Paul Joseph Abraytis, 72, of Broadview, Ill., passed away peacefully alongside his family on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

Join us at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, N.Y., on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. to ring in the season with a holiday celebration craft event for people of all ages.

Seelster Farms and the Bulldog Hanover partners are pleased to announce that the 2026 stallion book is now closed for the world’s fastest Standardbred, Bulldog Hanover.

This is the final opportunity to secure 2026 contracts for Sweet Lou, one of the sport’s most in demand sires, as well as his exciting son, Louprint.

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.

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.