The U.S. Trotting Association’s District 6 Board of Directors and members met Friday (Jan. 9) at the Beach Club restaurant in Delray Beach, Fla., to discuss matters pertinent to the harness racing industry and to issue recommendations on nine rule change proposals submitted.
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Batavia Downs 2026 winter meet starts Tuesday
Live harness racing action returns to Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 13) as the 2026 winter meet gets underway at the oldest lighted harness track in North America.
Federal court rules in favor of Twinspires against state of Michigan
According to Thoroughbred Daily News, on Tuesday (Jan. 6), a federal court ruled in favor of Twinspires in a lawsuit against the state of Michigan that eliminates the requirement for the Churchill Downs, Inc. ADW to partner with a racetrack in the state to do business in Michigan.
Pocono Downs action starts in one month
It may be hard to believe, but Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is already starting to gear up for its 61st year of presenting harness racing in northeast Pennsylvania.
Hawthorne racing resumes; pending legislation would allow for new Illinois harness track
After the first two dates of Hawthorne’s 2026 harness racing meet were canceled last weekend, the Illinois Racing Board has granted approval for the track to resume racing on Saturday (Jan. 10).
Monticello Raceway year-end honors recap
Michael Merton and Monica Eriksen took home top honors at the conclusion of the 2025 season at Monticello Raceway.
Muskateer Hanover wins Dover Blue Hen Open Pace
Muskateer Hanover found room along the pylons and won his second consecutive Blue Hen Open pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Jan. 8).
January Hoof Beats: Steppin’ Out
The January issue of Hoof Beats explores remnants of harness racing’s rich past while also profiling some key individuals moving the sport forward into 2026 and beyond.
Roger Huston receives Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award from OHHA
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded the prestigious Maynard and Stella Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award to track announcer Roger Huston for 2025.
Jailhouse Pearl named Ohio 3-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year
Banking more than $300,000 in earnings, Jailhouse Pearl has been named the 2025 Ohio 3-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year.