The U.S. Trotting Association’s District 6 Board of Directors and members met Friday (Jan. 9) at the Beach Club restaurant in Delray Beach, Fla., to discuss matters pertinent to the harness racing industry and to issue recommendations on nine rule change proposals submitted.
Batavia Downs 2026 winter meet starts Tuesday
Live harness racing action returns to Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 13) as the 2026 winter meet gets underway at the oldest lighted harness track in North America.
Federal court rules in favor of Twinspires against state of Michigan
According to Thoroughbred Daily News, on Tuesday (Jan. 6), a federal court ruled in favor of Twinspires in a lawsuit against the state of Michigan that eliminates the requirement for the Churchill Downs, Inc. ADW to partner with a racetrack in the state to do business in Michigan.
2026 Winbak Farm stallion lineup
Winbak Farm is proud to present the 2026 Stallion Roster. The farm is standing stallions in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ontario, Ohio and Prince Edward Island for the upcoming breeding season.
Buffalo Raceway stall applications available
Stall applications for the 2026 live harness racing season at Buffalo Raceway are now available via several different outlets.
Pocono Downs action starts in one month
It may be hard to believe, but Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is already starting to gear up for its 61st year of presenting harness racing in northeast Pennsylvania.
Hawthorne racing resumes; pending legislation would allow for new Illinois harness track
After the first two dates of Hawthorne’s 2026 harness racing meet were canceled last weekend, the Illinois Racing Board has granted approval for the track to resume racing on Saturday (Jan. 10).
Monticello Raceway year-end honors recap
Michael Merton and Monica Eriksen took home top honors at the conclusion of the 2025 season at Monticello Raceway.
FAS Rulings for Friday, January 9, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of January 9, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Muskateer Hanover wins Dover Blue Hen Open Pace
Muskateer Hanover found room along the pylons and won his second consecutive Blue Hen Open pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Jan. 8).