The third annual Standardbred Roadster 100 will be contested Wednesday (Nov. 13) at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo. The event goes for a $100,000 purse and is part of the UPHA National Championship Horse Show which is running all week (Nov. 11-16).
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Barry Lefkowitz named USHWA’s Member of the Year
Barry Lefkowitz, past president of the U.S. Harness Writers Association and its present Chair of the Board, with a strong history of service to the association, especially in the financial realm, and still working hard on future improvements, has been selected as USHWA’s Member of the Year through a poll of former award winners.
Ellen Taylor inducted into the IHRA Hall of Fame
Our very own HHYF Executive Director, Ellen Taylor, was inducted Monday night into the IHRA Hall of Fame!
Keg Stand victorious at Bally’s Dover
Keg Stand brushed first-over and powered to victory in the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Nov. 12).
Ordained, Prominence, Empty Nest win Pocono features
Trainer-driver Åke Svanstedt had heavy favorites in both $15,000 trotting features on the Tuesday (Nov. 12) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. One was coming off a victory against non-winners of two races while the other won his Breeders Crown elimination two starts back.
Melvin G wins fifth straight in DSBF prelim
Sent off the overwhelming 1-20 favorite, Melvin G rolled to a lifetime-best 1:57.2 score — his fifth win in a row — in the second of two $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) first-round preliminary divisions for 2-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Bally’s Dover.
USTA District 2 meeting recap
On Tuesday (Nov. 12), Chairperson Marilyn Breuer-Bertera and Directors Sam Hedington, Scott Peine, Mike Sweeney, and Cathy Webb hosted the annual District 2 meeting via Zoom.
Captain Albano climbs one spot in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Captain Albano, who won last week’s Matron Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers, made the only move in the Week 22 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll’s Top 10, rising from sixth to fifth in a swap of positions with Sig Sauer.
Standardbreds shine at 2024 Equine Affaire
Standardbreds made a remarkable impression at this year’s Equine Affaire, showcasing their versatility, athleticism, and gentle nature. From dressage to ranch work, these former racehorses proved they’re exceptional partners across many disciplines.
Kreiser earns 1,000th career training victory
Milestones continued to be set on Monday (Nov. 11) as Cory Kreiser earned his 1,000th career training victory, conditioning Brooklets Desire to victory at MGM Northfield Park.