As the 2025–2026 USTA membership meetings wrap up this weekend, all current U.S.Trotting Association members are encouraged to make their voices heard by voting on the 2026 rule change proposals. Online voting is open through each member’s secure USTA account, with the deadline of Feb. 1, 2026, to vote.
Pandy’s Meadowland picks for Friday, Jan. 23
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Jan. 23).
Claiming co-features stand atop Saturday Big M card
It’s not often that claiming races are the featured events at the No. 1 harness venue in the world, but that will be the case this Saturday night (Jan. 24) at The Meadowlands, when a pair of extremely competitive dashes will comprise half of the Early 50-cent Pick-4.
Northwood Bloodstock to expand service
Bob Boni’s Northwood Bloodstock is expanding its service entering 2026.
Monticello Raceway alters draw schedule
Due to the incoming Winter Storm Fern, Monticello Raceway has changed the draw schedule for Thursday, Jan. 29.
Hambletonian, Hambletonian Oaks to be conducted in elimination format
The Hambletonian Society has announced that both the Hambletonian and the Hambletonian Oaks will be conducted with elimination races the week prior to the final, pending the number of entries, as part of the upcoming 2026 Hambletonian Day card.
Yonkers adds special qualifying date for Jan. 27
MGM Yonkers Raceway will add an extra night of qualifying races on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The box will close at 3 p.m. (ET) on Friday (Jan. 23).
Powerball brings record price at Prix d’Amerique sale
At the first part of the Prix d’Amerique sale, held Wednesday (Jan. 21) in Deauville, a European sale record was set when the 10-month-old colt Powerball was sold for 300,000 Euros.
Pizzelle captures Miami Valley Open
Pizzelle used a first-over trip to win the featured $32,000 Open II Handicap on Wednesday night’s (Jan. 21) card at Miami Valley Raceway.
Factory Girl delivers a victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Factory Girl waited patiently from the pocket then pounced on the field winning the $25,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 21). Factory…