The opening general session of the Board of Directors was the highlight of the second day of the U.S. Trotting Association’s annual meeting on Saturday
Dontpokethedragon stars in Pocono Saturday series action
The second preliminary round of the Game Of Claims series for the highest-priced selling horses at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania highlighted the Saturday afternoon (March 9) sloppy-track action at the northeast Pennsylvania oval.
Two Sire Stakes atop Cal Expo marquee
A pair of $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old pacers headline the Sunday night (March 10) action at Cal Expo, with Another Tuff Woman and Celebrity Status getting top billing.
From Vincennes to Cagnes sur Mer
Focus on French harness racing moves from “the temple of trot,” Vincennes in Paris, to Cagnes sur Mer, a track situated close to the Mediterranean Sea.
Meadowlands to pay all starters in overnight races
The SBOA of NJ Board have, at the suggestion of The Meadowlands management, approved a pilot program to pay three percent of the purse to those whose horses finish from fifth to last in all overnight races (excluding the MADC races which will continue their current format which has included this policy for years).
Dunn sweeps TrackMaster finals at Big M
It’s no surprise that Dexter Dunn has been driving well since his return from vacation on Feb. 3, and the 34-year-old pilot kept things rolling Friday night (March 8) at The Meadowlands, guiding the winners of both $14,000 TrackMaster Series finals.
MADC featured four times on Friday Meadowlands card
The MADC was featured four times on the Friday night (March 8) Meadowlands card, with three MADC 1 pace races and one trot. Three of the four races did not feature the betting favorite winning.
Prince Of Sussex and Julie Walker win International Women’s Day Race
Julie Walker guided Prince Of Sussex to victory in Friday night’s (March 8) International Women’s Day Race at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
USTA Board of Directors annual meeting commences with Marketing & Communications Committee
The 2024 U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors annual meeting commenced at the Columbus Hilton at Easton Hotel Friday (March 8) at 5 p.m. with the Marketing and Communications Committee meeting.
Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund announces County Fair Racetrack Capital Improvement Program
The Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund has announced the Fund will implement a County Fair Racetrack Capital Improvement Program. The Fund will disburse up to $15,000 for the purpose of capital construction of, or equipment to maintain, the racetrack.