By definition, “one who suffers significate setbacks yet still manages to return to a position of success is a Comeback Kid.” Those who have followed the career of Wyatt Avenatti know that the Illinois-based harness racing driver most certainly qualifies for the notable title.
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Response to public comments regarding sanctions imposed by the USTA Board of Directors at its 2025 annual meeting
At its annual meeting in March 2025, the Board of Directors of the United States Trotting Association sanctioned several USTA members for violation of its rules. The factual bases for the sanctions were kept confidential by the USTA. The sanctioned members were free to discuss their cases publicly; however, if they chose to do so the USTA reserved the right to disclose materials from the record to respond to the members’ public comments.
Matt Kakaley gets 7,000th driving win at Pocono
Matt Kakaley, three-time defending dash-winning driving champion at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, recorded the 7,000th visit to the winner’s circle as a driver when he guided Franzo to Victory Lane in the second race at the northeast Pennsylvania oval on Tuesday afternoon (April 15).
Railee Something rolls to Oak Grove repeat
After crushing from post eight on debut a week ago, Railee Something sailed around the track again at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel to post a 1:53.3 romp and a repeat victory in the $30,000 Open Trot on Tuesday (April 15).
Jett Propelled scores another Harrington upset
For the second straight night at Harrington Raceway, a sizeable upset occurred in the feature race as Bob Shahan’s Jett Propelled ($32.40, Jason Thompson) was a 1:57.1 winner on a very windy Tuesday (April 15) in the $18,000 Mares Open.
Standardbreds shine at Midwest Horse Fair
Derek Bromac N was among 10 Standardbreds at this past weekend’s Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wis.
Canadian Graduate Series opens Friday
Stakes action is set to ramp up Friday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the opening leg of the Canadian Sired Graduate Series.
Sophomores impressive in Philadelphia qualifiers
Many 3-year-olds gave strong indication that they are ready to commence a good sophomore campaign while winning in Tuesday morning (April 15) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Trainer random draw statistics now available in MyAccount
Trainers can now research the history of their entry draw results over a specific timeframe and for any of their horses through their U.S. Trotting Association MyAccount.
Noah Stanley scores in USHDC feature
”The British are Coming” is the iconic phrase supposedly stated in Paul Revere’s midnight ride, warning the colonists of the British troops nearing before the start of the Revolutionary War. History has come to show that Revere did not say those famous words, but the British did arrive at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming in the form of 26-year-old Noah Stanley as he promptly won his first race here in the USA in the United States Amateur Driving Club feature on April 14.