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.
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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.
HIWU announces March 27 as anticipated enforcement date for HISA medication program
In an announcement on Monday (Jan. 30), the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit announced that it is planning for a March 27 starting date for their enforcement of HISA’s drug and medication program.
USTA District 9 holds annual meeting
USTA District 9 held its annual district meeting of membership at the Regency Hotel in Portland, Maine, on Saturday (Jan. 28).
Batavia Downs sets a new all-time betting mark on Monday
It was an historic day for the oldest lighted harness track in North America on Monday (Jan. 30) after the bettors came out in force and pumped $340,602 through the windows (from all sources) on 13 races to set a new all-time single card betting mark at Batavia Downs. That total is the highest handle since Western Regional Off Track Betting reopened the Downs in 2002 and surpassed the old total of $339,000 which was realized over 14 races during the 2019 New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions finals.
Stakes Guide pre-orders mailed
Pre-orders for the 2023 Stakes Conditions Guide and/or Stakes Event Guide were mailed out last week Thursday and Friday (Jan 26-27). With the Feb. 15 deadline nearing for 3-year-old and some 2-year-old payments, there is still time to get your copy.