There are few out-and-out “locks” in harness racing, however when it came to naming the 2022 Illinois Pacing Sire of the Year it looked to be a “slam dunk” decision last month for USTA District 5 member voters.
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Plante hits a Tuesday night grand slam at Rosecroft
Driver Roger Plante Jr. set the tone for the Tuesday night (Jan. 31) card at Rosecroft, sweeping the Daily Double on his way to four wins on the night.
Highland Mowgli too tough in Dover trot
Highland Mowgli lived up to odds-on billing in Tuesday’s (Jan. 31) $19,000 Winners Over/Select Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover, turning in a punishing 4-1/4-length win over good going.
Hamelback statement on 5th Circuit denying HISA motion
The following is a statement from Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ denying the recent HISA motion.
Rutgers announces 2023 New Jersey Equine Summit
Aiming to forge a path to success for the state’s horse industry in the decades to come, the Rutgers Equine Science Center will host the 2023 New Jersey Equine Industry Summit on March 16. Hosted by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the summit will be held at the Cook Student Center, New Brunswick.
Pinehurst Harness Track 2022-2023 Training Roster
Here is the 2022-2023 training roster for Pinehurst Harness Track in Pinehurst, N.C.
5 in Front: Paige Austin
Twice monthly until April, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their personality on and off the racetrack.
Rep. Dan Daley bill seeks to revive Florida harness racing industry
Florida Rep. Dan Daley from northwest Broward county has filed a bill that would allow entities in the state that have permits to conduct any other types of wagering to acquire a permit for harness racing.
Sbrocco reflects on ‘phenomenal’ 2022 season
Joe Sbrocco enjoyed his best year as a horse owner in 2022 and being able to revel in the experience with friends made it all the more memorable. Sbrocco shared ownership in 60 horses that started races last year, with two from his stable — pacer Pebble Beach and trotter Volume Eight — named Dan Patch Award winners. Overall, his horses made 108 trips to the winner’s circle and earned $5.27 million in purses, a total that was among the best for any owner in North America.
USTA District 4B holds annual meeting
On Saturday (Jan. 28), Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Bruce Alexander hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting at the Double Tree East in Madison, Wis.