Western New York horseman John Barrow passed away on July 25, 2026 at age 86, after a lengthy illness.
Category: Announcements
USTA Director nominations due October 1
Twenty U.S. Trotting Association membership director seats are scheduled for election on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. USTA members interested in seeking election to the Board of Directors may declare their candidacy by filing a written nomination petition with the USTA.
USTA to conduct ROAP Continuing Education Nov. 22-23 at The Meadows
The U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) will offer a 16-hour Continuing Education (CE) seminar for accredited racing officials on Sunday (Nov. 22) and Monday (Nov. 23) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, PA.
Still time to enter FFA Trot at Rock Springs (OH)
The FFA Trot at Rock Springs (Meigs County Fair) did not fill for Thursday (Aug. 20). The race has been carried over to Friday (Aug. 21).
$40,000 feature races upcoming at Darke County Fair
The Darke County Fair in Greenville, Ohio, will be the site of Gene Riegle Pace for a purse of $40,000 and the Jim Buchy Trot for a purse of $40,000 on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Bert Belanger, 82, dies
Bertrand “Bert” Belanger, 82, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., passed away at home on Aug. 10.
ARCI seeks CEO
The Association of Racing Commissioners International is recruiting for an individual or entity to oversee, coordinate and manage the organization’s finances, programs, staff and operations.
Last call: Aug. 15 yearling supplement payments
The Aug. 15 yearling supplement payment deadline is approaching! Since Aug. 15 falls on a Saturday, payments will be accepted through Monday, Aug. 17.
Hartford Fair cancels Saturday race cards
The Hartford Fair in Croton, Ohio, has canceled both race cards scheduled for Saturday (Aug. 15).
Hartford Fair postpones Friday card to Saturday
The Hartford Fair in Croton, Ohio, has postponed its eight-race card from Friday (Aug. 14) to Saturday (Aug. 15) due to inclement weather.