Michael Carter, president of the United States Writers Association (USHWA), has selected Janet Terhune as the recipient of a 2026 President’s Award.
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Merriman, Kreiser run away with 2025 honors at MGM Northfield Park
Let’s be honest—the driving title was decided on Day One. Just as it has been for the past nine years. Aaron Merriman seized control immediately, and history took care of the rest. Everything that followed didn’t change the outcome; it merely delayed the announcement.
Illinois Racing Board Temporarily Shuts Down Hawthorne Harness Meet, OTB Network
The Illinois Racing Board has ordered financially strapped Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney, Ill., to cease live horse racing and off-track betting operations – at least temporarily. The order, made late Friday afternoon, came after Standardbred horsemen at the current harness meet were issued a second round of checks with non-sufficient funds to cover purses and, according to communications within the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association board of directors, Hawthorne failed to secure required bonds for 2026
Aardie B Miki N dominant in Big M feature
Despite drawing post 10, Aardie B Miki N flaunted her back class in the Friday (Jan. 2) night feature at The Meadowlands, crushing her foes as the 1-5 favorite in the $17,500 high-end conditioned pace for fillies and mares.
Woodbine Mohawk Park season opens Friday night
From one season to the next, Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to launch its 2026 meet tonight (Friday, Jan. 3) with a 12-race card beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Muskateer Hanover wins Dover’s Blue Hen Open Handicap
Muskateer Hanover traveled down the road to win the $27,500 Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Jan. 1).
Leonard hired as HHYF program coordinator
Rachel Leonard has been hired as the new program coordinator for the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, effective Jan. 2, 2026.
Longshots prominent on Philly’s closing card
Honolulu Hanover came from way off the pace to post a 1:55.4 upset victory in the $14,000 trotting feature on the final card of 2025 at Harrah’s Philadelphia, which had a twilight start and was contested over fast going with the temperatures not varying much from freezing.
Factory Girl takes Bally Dover’s F&M Open Pace
Factory Girl celebrated New Year’s Eve with a victory, storming home from off the pace in captured the Fillies and Mares Open Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (Dec. 31).
Somebody Special wins Dover Select Trot
Somebody Special delivered a second over journey and won the Select Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Dec. 30).