The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee has announced the results of the 2026 elections. Museum members voted for the four horses they believed exemplified greatness: Bettor’s Wish, Buck I St Pat, Manchego and Nuncio, all celebrated for their racing achievements. These remarkable horses will be inducted on Hall of Fame Day, Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Museum’s annual dinner.
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Top contender Jushua Tree out of Prix d’Amérique
French horse Jushua Tree, who was one of the favorites for the Prix d’Amérique this Sunday (Jan. 25) at Vincennes, will not race due to an injury.
Better Is Nice takes Miami Valley Open
Better Is Nice ($15.60) upset Open favorites Im Skinnydipin N and Little Rocket Man to take Sunday night’s (Jan. 18) $36,000 feature.
Iguski Sautonne triumphs in the Prix de Cornulier
In just his second start in an under-saddle race, the 8-year-old stallion Iguski Sautonne delivered an impressive performance as Alexandre Abrivard rode him to victory in the Prix de Cornulier at Vincennes Sunday afternoon (Jan. 18).
Pennsylvania fair champions honored Saturday
Pennsylvania’s fair horsepeople came together Saturday evening (Jan. 17) at the Nittany Lion Inn for the annual Pennsylvania Fair Awards Dinner, held in conjunction with meetings of the U.S. Trotting Association and the Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen’s Association.
USTA District 7, PA fair horsemen meet
District 7 (Pennsylvania) of the United States Trotting Association met on Saturday (Jan. 17) at the Nittany Lion Inn.
USHWA announces media award winners
Derick Giwner and Wes Mayberry were named the winners of the 2025 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Clive Cohen swept the George Smallsreed Awards for photography and Horse Racing Alberta and Shine Light Entertainment was selected the winner of the Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, the U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Saturday (Jan. 17).
‘Cooper’ super in Big M feature
Super Duper Cooper hasn’t been all that popular with his friends lately, as the talented gelded son of E L Titan-Pink Power tasted defeat in each of his last two starts as the favorite heading into Friday night’s (Jan. 16) featured $17,500 high-end conditioned trot at The Meadowlands.
Mid-Atlantic group continuing assessment of racing rules and regulations
A regional assessment of Standardbred racing rules and regulations in three Mid-Atlantic states has continued into 2026 with a goal of completion in the summer months.
Mares take aim at world’s richest under-saddle race
The Prix de Cornulier, with a total prize purse of €700,000, is the world’s richest under-saddle race. For the past five years, it has been won by mares, and in this century, mares have won 11 times.