The Defiance County (Ohio) Area Horsemen’s Association has added three Ohio pacing stallions to the list for its silent auction for donated breedings to stallions.
Category: Announcements
Illinois previews slated for May, June
A preview will be held for 3-year-olds and up Illinois-bred horses on Wednesday, May 13 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for the day will be $57,000. A preview for 2-year-old Illinois-bred horses will be held on Thursday, June 11th at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout will be $38,000. Entry fees for Springfield-based trainers will be $50 for purse races and $35 for qualifiers. Entry fees for non-Springfield-based trainers will be $65 for purse races and $50 for qualifiers. Post time for both days is 11:00 a.m.
List of March 15 stakes payments reminders
The March 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Here is a list of notices that have been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.
NYSGC seeks two racing inspectors
Opportunities for Racing Inspectors are currently available at the following racetrack location(s): Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs.
Southern Oaks qualifiers in April
Southern Oaks Training Center will host qualifying races on Fridays — April 3, 10, and 17 — with a daily post time of 10 a.m., subject to change based on the number of entries.
Maryland legislative update
Legislation that would loosen access to capital improvement funds and in turn strengthen live racing guarantees was the subject of a March 11 hearing in the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. A companion bill has been filed in the House of Delegates.
Meadow Twaddle named MSOA Marketing Director
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Meadow Twaddle as its new Marketing Director.
March IRB meeting agenda published
The Illinois Racing Board has released the agenda for its monthly meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18.
Joseph “Sonny” Krystofolski dies
Joseph R. “Sonny” Krystofolski passed away on January 16, 2026.
St. Patrick’s Day family fun craft event at Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Visit the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame for St. Patrick’s Day family fun on Sunday (March 15) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.