Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89.
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Dan Patch weekend room deadline Jan. 30
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday, Jan. 30.
Illinois Racing Board suspends license for Hawthorne harness racing
The Illinois Racing board on Monday (Jan. 26) suspended the racing license for Hawthorne Race Course.
Pinehurst Driving Club Roster of Standardbred Horses in Training
With a horse population of over 200 horses this year, we are proud to present this year’s training roster. The annual matinee will be held Saturday April 11 of which nearly 4,000 people attended last year. Qualifiers will also be held on Tuesday April 7. A huge welcome to our new stables this year.
USTA District 4B meeting recap
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Cathy Dessert hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting in Madison, Wisc., in conjunction with the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Awards Banquet.
Woodbine releases details for 2026 Mohawk Million
Woodbine Entertainment is now accepting entries to purchase a slot in the 2026 Mohawk Million (G1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Jan. 30 deadline approaches for USTA broadcast and promotions funding requests
Columbus, OH — The deadline for member racetracks, horsemen’s associations and industry organizations to apply for broadcast and promotions funding that will be made available in the Association’s 2026 budget is Friday,…
Big crowds at Vincennes, but betting slides
Prix d’Amerique Day at Vincennes delivered the festive atmosphere organizers had hoped for, but the ongoing decline in France’s horse‑racing betting market overshadowed the celebration.
Hokkaido Jiel posts huge Prix d’Amérique upset
In a race marked by constant lead changes, outsider Hokkaido Jiel and driver Franck Nivard appeared in the final stages and captured the victory in Sunday’s (Jan. 25) Prix d’Amérique, worth €450,000.
Meadowlands and Winners Bayonne closed Sunday
Due to the winter storm the New Meadowlands Racetrack and Winners Bayonne will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25 and will reopen tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26 at 1:00 p.m.