Respected veteran Thoroughbred trainer George “Rusty” Arnold II is the latest horseman to be ensnared in the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit’s (HIWU) draconian approach to addressing obvious contamination positives. Arnold has accepted his penalty but has steadfastly maintained his innocence.
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MGM Northfield Park regular Lauren Harmon to participate in International Women’s Day program
On Saturday (March 9), Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment will host International Women’s Day, sponsored by Clinton Tractor, an event geared toward the talented women in harness racing. Third-generation horsewoman Lauren Harmon will be one of two women who drive regularly at MGM Northfield Park taking part in the event.
Cal Expo cards Steve Wiseman FFA
The Steve Wiseman Memorial Free-For-All for filly and mare pacers holds the spotlight at Cal Expo Friday night (March 8) with Give Me This Dance and Graceful Horizon heading the cast.
Tactical Approach named New Jersey Bred Horse of the Year; Southwind Farm named New Jersey Breeder of the Year
Tactical Approach, recently named Dan Patch Award Trotter of the Year, has been voted as New Jersey Horse of the Year.
Standardbred Transition Alliance grants $100,000 in Spring Accreditation Award to five organizations
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) is pleased to announce the successful accreditation of five aftercare organizations for 2024. Through accreditation each of these 501c3 non-profit charities became eligible for 2024 grant funding, including a first round of grant awards totaling $100,000 issued Wednesday (March 6).
Jody wins wire-to-wire at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Jody made every pole a winning one and and was victorious in the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (March 6) night.
Shooting Brooke guns down field in Buffalo feature
Hamburg, NY – Shooting Brooke ($5.90) had her guns blazing at the top of the long home stretch at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (March 6) and she gunned down the field in the featured $10,400 pace for the fillies and mares.
ARCI meeting focus: evolving and unsettled issues in horseracing
The annual meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International convened Wednesday (March 6) in Columbus, Ohio, in the midst of an evolving regulatory structure for Thoroughbred racing and great uncertainty for what the future may hold.
Larry Lederman, 67, dies
Larry Lederman, 67, known for his playfulness and wit during a decades-long career as a racetrack announcer, died March 5, 2024, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
Muscle Dynasty king in Dover trotting feature
Muscle Dynasty flexed his muscles after back-to-back subpar efforts and won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 5).