Diane L. Norris, 79, together with her husband, Gordon, an active participant in harness racing in Michigan and at Pompano Park in Florida, died April 25, 2019.
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‘Emperor’ looks to reign
When trainer John McDermott approached the owners of star-crossed male pacer Hurrikane Kingcole and mare Hurrikane Schmumma to float the idea of breeding them, Jonathan Klee was unsure what to think. “I remember telling John, I’m not a breeder, I’m a lawyer,” said Klee, who was among the owners of both horses. “However, we all believed in Kingcole and John can be convincing, so all the owners discussed it and we gave it a go.” The second mating resulted in a colt, Hurrikane Emperor, who last year at age 2 captured sire stakes titles in New Jersey and Kentucky and was named New Jersey’s Standardbred of the Year. Hurrikane Emperor begins his 2019 season Friday (May 17) in the first round of the New Jersey Sire Stakes at The Meadowlands.
Charity Handicapping Contest at Meadowlands
Ten local New Jersey charitable organizations have been selected to compete in the Charity Handicapping Contest on Saturday (May 25) at The Meadowlands.
Big M, Yonkers share this weekend’s Grand Circuit spotlight
The Graduate Series Trot first leg at Meadowlands Racetrack and Art Rooney and Lismore eliminations at Yonkers Raceway are this weekend’s Grand Circuit events.
Yonkers offers $15,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool Thursday
A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Thursday evening’s (May 16) Pick-5 wager starts with a carryover of $5,599.16 and a $15,000 guaranteed pool. The guarantee is in conjunction with the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield offers $75,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool Wednesday
Northfield Park is announcing the addition of a $75,000 Pick-5 total pool guarantee on Wednesday (May 15). Beginning in race two, the $75,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool includes a carryover of $23,096.
Zero Tolerance, Brooklyn Lilacs win NYSS races at Yonkers
New York Sire Stakes continued downstate Tuesday night (May 14), with Yonkers Raceway hosting the soggy $170,500 Art Watson Pace for 3-year-old fillies. Two consecutively-contested divisions, at $85,250 each, comprised the event.
Last call for May 15 stakes payments
The May 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Below are a list of notices that have been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.
Nevada Standardbred Association Inc., announces formation of Advisory Committee
Nevada Standardbred Association, Inc. Announcement
Formation of Advisory Committee
Las Vegas, NV – May 14, 2019 – The Nevada Standardbred Association Inc., (“NVSA”) has recently appointed an Advisory Committee to provide feedback to the Board of Directors on industry interests, regulatory matters, funding of stakes/breeding programs and training centers, and overall integrity considerations. The Advisory Committee consists of Bobbie Jo Martin (Chair, former Trainer); Marty Allen, DVM; Gary Seibel (Hall of Fame Announcer); Scott R. Rothbort (Owner, Investments); Tony Zuzolo (horse acquisitions, former Driver); Ted Bookstaver (Owner, former Driver); Diane Bertrand (Standardbred Canada); John Burns (overall Horsman); Mark P’Poole (Trainer, former Driver); Andy Bryner (former Indiana Standardbred Association VP) ; and Rita Polese (Trainer, Owner). The NVSA Advisory Committee consists of founding members, former leaders, and/or those appointed by the Board of Directors.
Meetings will begin within the next 30 days and will be via a web-hosting conferencing service. We expect the sessions to be not only informative, but set the ground work for growth, start-up success and actionable items. Members wanting additional information, or those wishing to join the NVSA may send an email to nvsa@nevadastandardbreds.com to inquire.
The NVSA, a Nevada not-for-profit corporation that promotes and supports Harness Racing, as well as, standardbred breeding and development programs in Nevada. The NVSA assists Racetrack start-ups and represents members in negotiations. The NVSA recommends rule changes and regulations and cooperates with other Standardbred Associations such as the California Harness Horsemen’s Association. The NVSA also consults with higher education to increase equine care and training within Nevada.
Rockstar Angel A a Friday-then-Tuesday winner after taking Pocono Feature
Rockstar Angel A, coming off a wire-to-wire win at Yonkers this past Friday (May 10), came right back to win again on Tuesday (May 14) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, moving to the lead in front of the stands and going on to a 1:54 triumph over a “sloppy” surface.