It was love at first sight, and it’s only grown stronger over the years. Wild Rosa has become a “perfect horse” for owner-trainer Kim Roth.
SIP placings due soon
The 2025 Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) show season ended Nov. 30, but there is still time to submit shows and placings. Participants have until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 to enter information via their USTA MyAccount.
Captain Optimistic will race and breed in 2026
The owners of Captain Optimistic have decided to continue to race the well-bred son of Captaintreacherous in 2026 as well as breed a limited book of mares to give him every opportunity to dominate in the 2026 racing season.
Vroom N Vonnie sends message by wire in GLADA at Northfield
Vroom N Vonnie, smartly handled by Joseph Kramp, took the shortest route around the Northfield Park half mile oval to score a near gate-to-wire win in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) feature on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 11
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Thursday (Dec. 11).
SOA of NY Board meeting recap
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the SOA of NY held their Board of Trustees and Directors meetings.
New York awards banquet a Fanning ‘family affair’
Treasured publicity icon and stakes administrator Moira Fanning looked out at the capacity crowd of well-wishers at Sunday (Dec. 7) night’s 66th Awards Banquet of the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), presented by the New York Sire Stakes, and said, “We all know how important family is. Without my family, I am not sure I could have done anything.”
USTA District 8 meeting recap
On Sunday (Dec. 7), Chairperson Shawn Wiles and Directors Kim Crawford, Mark Ford, John Matarazzo, Ray Schnittker, and Mike Torcello hosted the annual District 8 meeting in conjunction with the Monticello-Goshen USHWA and NYSS banquet in Otterkill, NY.
Meadowlands Racetrack Toys for Tots drive wraps on Friday
This Friday (Dec. 12) is the last night to donate to the Meadowlands Racetrack’s Toys for Tots Collection Drive. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in a child’s life this holiday season.
Harrington Raceway seeks race secretary for 2026
Harrington Raceway is seeking a race secretary for the 2026 meet.