The annual golf outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will be held on July 1, 2019.
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First qualifiers of 2019 held at Pocono
Harness racing returned to the eastern side of Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning (March 5), as The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono held the first of three qualifying sessions prior to the 2019 opening night of Saturday (March 16).
Strategic Wagering up $2 million in 2019, 124 wagers offered in March
Through the end of February this year, the amount wagered through the USTA Strategic Wagering Program has increased by more than $2 million ($2,005,679) compared to the first two months of 2018. That 43.7 percent increase in handle was achieved through 219 guaranteed-pool wagers offered at nine different racetracks during the first two months of 2019.
Banister and Masshardt take on new roles with IHRC
The Indiana Standardbred Breed Development Program and Indiana Horse Racing Commission is proud to announce that Joyse Banister has been named the Standardbred Breed Development Program Coordinator.
Meadowlands to host ‘Sportscasters Charity Derby’ on May 11
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment will host its “2nd Sportscasters Charity Derby” — two harness races to benefit each participating sportscaster’s selected charitable organizations — on Saturday (May 11).
Meadowlands WHHC last chance qualifier scheduled for March 16
Next Saturday (March 16) The Meadowlands hosts its last chance WHHC qualifier.
SRF offers and seeks breedings
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation has new breedings for sale, and seeks tax-deductible breeding donations.
Attention Ohio horsemen: economic impact study being conducted
An economic impact study is being conducted on Ohio’s racing industry in partnership with the Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Busy St. Patrick’s weekend at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long with beer, food and voucher drawings. Live harness racing kicks off at 7:15 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night.
Donato Latessa, 92, dies
Donato “Don” Pasquale Latessa, 92, died Feb. 19, 2019, in Pompano Beach, Fla.