Downers Delight overcame an outside post draw and foggy conditions to defeat the best pacers on the grounds in the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (March 5).
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Upsets abound in Miami Valley distaffs
Sunburst, ignored by the bettors for the second week in a row, and Aintnothingucando, stepping up into the Open for the first time, both upset in their respective co-featured distaff events at Miami Valley on Thursday night (March 5).
From camping out to going ‘all in’ on harness racing
Camping trips have led to winner’s circle trips for Shannon and Kevin Rowe.
Wanda Polisseni named USTA President’s Award recipient
U.S. Trotting Association President Russell Williams announced on Tuesday (March 3) that Wanda Polisseni is the recipient of the 2026 USTA President’s Award.
USTA Board of Directors annual meeting scheduled for March 6-8
The U.S. Trotting Association’s 2026 Board of Directors annual meeting is scheduled for Friday (March 6) through Sunday (March 8) at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel.
Hawthorne bankruptcy update
On Tuesday, March 3, Hawthorne began its quest to reorganize and get racing headed back in the right direction. They had filed for Chapter 11 last Friday.
USTA Broadcast & Promotion Committee to recommend funding for 36 organizations
The U.S. Trotting Association Broadcast & Promotion Committee announced Thursday (March 5) that it is recommending to the Board of Directors funding for 36 organizations to assist in their efforts to promote harness racing.
Ladies to take over when IWD is celebrated at Big M
Saturday’s (March 7) live TV presentation from The Meadowlands will provide viewers a different look with different perspectives.
Standardbreds at Horse World Expo (PA)
Standardbreds will be well represented at Horse World Expo, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, from March 5-8.
Jett Propelled a three-peat performance at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Jett Propelled was used twice enroute to her third consecutive win capturing the Distaff Mares Select Handicap pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (March 4). It was a…