Columbus, OH – The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (Nov. 24) that respected Ohio driver-trainer and longtime Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) Director Roy Burns has been appointed to the USTA Board…
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Sheer Terror strikes in Rosecroft Open
Mark Howard’s Sheer Terror took full advantage of a pocket trip and lifted up the open stretch to collar Leonard’s Legacy in the final yards of a 1:51.4 mile to win Monday’s (Nov. 24) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Driving double for Todd McCarthy in MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series
Driver Todd McCarthy won two of the four $50,000 divisions of the opening leg of the MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series on Monday night (Nov. 24) at MGM Yonkers Raceway after he was victorious with Captain Albano and Spring Inhis Step A.
Wolfpack One upsets in Bachrad; Tuis Star falters
An early break in stride by 1-20 favorite Tuis Star opened the door for Wolfpack One to spring an 11-1 upset in the $110,000 Marv Bachrad Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund championship for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Monday (Nov. 24) at Bally’s Dover.
Checkpoint Chatter did the talking in Plainridge pace
The $15,000 featured pace at Plainridge Park on Monday (Nov. 24) afternoon went to Checkpoint Chatter, who turned an overland route into her sixth win of the season.
Beckwith reflects on World Driving Championship experience
Brett Beckwith might have wanted to come away from this month’s World Driving Championship with a few more victories, but the opportunity to represent the U.S. and visit host country New Zealand still proved to be a winning experience.
Dealt A Winner wins 50th race at Cumberland
Millionaire world champion Dealt A Winner found the winner’s circle for the 50th time on Sunday (Nov. 23) at Cumberland Raceway, showing the Downeast’s top pacers that he still has what it takes.
Beltrami scores ‘fourpeat’ in closing AHDC trot at Pocono
Tony Beltrami notched his fourth consecutive win in the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trot on the closing-day card of the 2025 season at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday (Nov. 22) over a busy AHDC weekend.
USTA District 4A meeting recap
On Saturday (Nov. 22), Chairperson Gabe Wand and Directors Cathy Dessert and Royal Roland hosted the annual District 4A meeting in Urbandale, Iowa in conjunction with the Iowa Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.
Hunter Hill scores in feature at Saratoga
With no Open Pace on the card, a $15,000 event for pacers stood as the feature on the Sunday (Nov. 23) matinee at Saratoga Casino Hotel.