Makayla Laverty was killed over the weekend in a tragic car accident. She played an active role in the harness racing industry and many knew her for her infectious smile.
Category: Announcements
Dan Patch weekend hotel room deadline is Jan. 31
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night (Feb. 23) at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday (Jan. 31) and can be made by using the USHWA link to the hotel’s reservations page.
Freddie Earl Webster Jr., 85, dies
Freddie Earl Webster, Jr., 85, of South Lyon, passed away on January 23, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1939 to the late Freddie Sr. & Ethel Webster in Richland Twp, MI.
Pandolfo handicaps big winner at Big M
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo had five winners on top on Friday (Jan. 24), at the Meadowlands including Corsini A, who won and paid $112.80.
Public auction sponsored by Jayland Trotting Association on Feb. 1
A public auction sponsored by Jayland Trotting Association will be held Saturday (Feb. 1) at 10 a.m.
USHWA Canadian Chapter launched second edition of youth racecalling contest
After months of planning, the second edition of the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Canadian chapter’s Youth Racecalling Contest launched on Friday
BJ’s Squall, 27, dies
BJ’s Squall, dam of World Champion and the fastest Standardbred racehorse, Bulldog Hanover p,4, 1:45.4m $2,419,000, died of age-related issues on Thursday.
Northwood Bloodstock, Diamond Creek merge
Northwood Bloodstock and Diamond Creek Sales are excited to announce their merger and the creation of their new company, Alliance Bloodstock.
2025 stallion breeding fundraiser to benefit the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has an outstanding list of stallions for the 2025 breeding auction.
Breedings still needed for New Vocations stallion auction
New Vocations’ 27th annual stallion auction will be held via onGait.com Feb. 4-6. This important fundraiser is crucial to the charity’s ability to rehabilitate, train and rehome nearly 100 retired Standardbred racehorses and broodmares each year.