Gale Milton Franklin, 91, died March 5, 2025. He was at peace, at home on the family legacy farm and with his loved ones by his side.
Category: Announcements
New episode of Creekside Chat
Creekside Chat REVAMPED has just dropped the sixth episode (the start of season two).
Pacing For The Cure offers High School senior scholarships
Pacing For The Cure is proud to offer six scholarships to deserving 2025 High School senior students looking to pursue higher education, either through college or trade school in 2026. The scholarships,…
UPDATE: James R. “Jim” McDonald, 69, dies
Newfoundland native, Florida Harness Racing Hall of Famer and accomplished lifelong horseman James R. “Jim” McDonald, 69, passed away suddenly at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the morning of March 15, 2025 following a brief illness.
Last call for March 15 stakes payments
The March 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Below are a list of notices that have recently been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.
Full sister to Jiggy Jog S born at Winning Key Farm
Winning Key is extremely happy and proud to announce that Hot Mess Hanover has foaled a filly by Walner at their farm in Pennsylvania early Sunday (March 16) morning.
Legendary Hanover – Book Full and Closed
Syndicate manager David Reid has announced that the 2025 book is full and closed for Legendary Hanover, the multiple stakes, and Dan Patch Award winner.
Broodmare Thong, 20, passes away
Winbak Farm is saddened to report the passing of Thong, p, 2, 1:53.3s; 3, 1:50.2 ($705,185). Thong died from foaling complications on February 24th. She was 20 years old. “Thong was a…
Job opening for Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Administrator
The position of Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Administrator has been posted.
Update on Barry Lefkowitz arrangements
Barry Lefkowitz, Chair of the Board of the U.S. Harness Writers Association and a well-known harness publicist-executive, passed away earlier this week, and we now have details on funeral arrangements.