A couple of Down Under pickups have gotten off to strong starts for trainer Jeff Cullipher as he looks to determine their paths for the year ahead.
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District 3 elects Sal DiMario director
Sal DiMario, the recently retired executive director of the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association, has unseated the incumbent, David Siegel, in the USTA District 3 membership director election, it was announced Wednesday.
Drug testing under HISA: When uniformity and variability collide
In his Thoroughbred Daily News story, Dan Ross explores the failures of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit in implementing and conducting the uniformity in drug testing that they have promised.
Standardbred Canada board announces Darryl Kaplan as new president and CEO
The Board of Directors of Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Darryl Kaplan as the new president and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 15, 2024. Mr. Kaplan will succeed Dan Gall in these roles.
Global Believer S powers to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Global Believer S made a believer of a field of quality trotters at Bally’s Dover and won back to back on Tuesday night (Dec. 19).
USTA to reconduct District 6B director election
Due to a printing company’s merge error that resulted in “mismatched” ballots being sent to District 6B members, the USTA could not guarantee the validity of those ballots received in the membership director election involving the incumbent, Dr. Andy Roberts, and the challenger, Steve Stewart. A new election is being conducted.
Hechkoff, Sheridan win in Philly AHDC trots
Bob Hechkoff brushed to the lead and rushed clear while Yogi Sheridan powered off a pocket trip to take their respective $9,900 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 17).
Hawthorne’s filly and mare open returns Monday
Buoyed by a strong influx of horses from Indiana, Hawthorne’s Open for fillies and mares returns Monday evening (Dec. 18) after a four-week absence.
Hall sweeps Jack Frost legs at Cumberland
Driver Aaron Hall swept all three of the $6,000 divisions of the Jack Frost Trotting series at Cumberland on Sunday (Dec. 17), two of which were from his own stable, and one from his dad Craig’s barn.
Joggingtothebank scores impressively in $18,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park
Entering Sunday night (Dec. 17), Joggingtothebank, had already had an impressive season with over $100,000 in earnings; he continued to shine bright on Sunday evening, jogging to his fourth win in his last five starts in the $18,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park.