The Maryland Standardbred Race Fund reminds breeders, owners, and stallion managers that stallion registration for the 2026 breeding season is due by Dec. 1, 2025.
Meadowlands November handicapping contest this Friday
The last chance to qualify for the $10K Meadowlands Racetrack Handicapping Contest is this Friday (Nov. 21).
Diamond Creek releases 2026 stallion roster and stud fees
Building on the momentum of an exceptional 2025 season, Diamond Creek Farm today unveiled its 2026 stallion roster and stud fees. Featured are two notable new stallions and several fresh partnerships that further strengthen an already exceptional lineup, underscoring the farm’s commitment to breeding excellence.
Saratoga to host 14-year-old retirement ceremony
On Sunday, Dec. 14, Saratoga Casino Hotel will host a retirement ceremony for 14-year-old Standardbreds who raced at Saratoga Harness at any time during their career.
Hanover Shoe Farms announces 2026 stallion fees, arrival of Super Chapter
Hanover Shoe Farms announces its stud fees for 2026.
Rebellious rallies to Rosecroft Open score
P T Stable’s Rebellious took advantage of a pocket trip and emerged up the open stretch to collar pacesetter Leonard’s Legacy to score the 86th win of his career in Monday’s (Nov. 17) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
$10,376 carryover, $25K guaranteed pool in Tuesday’s Pick 5 at Yonkers
Upsets of 34-1 and 27-1 kicked off Monday’s (Nov. 17) Pick 5 sequence at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and although things were much more formful after that, it still resulted in nobody hitting the wager. As a result, Tuesday’s (Nov. 18) Pick 5 will have a carryover of $10,376.38 and a $25,000 guaranteed pool.
Five in a row for Tuis Star
Don and David Wiest’s Tuis Star rolled to her fifth consecutive win in the second of two $20,000 second-round Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) events for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Monday (Nov. 17) at Bally’s Dover and, in doing so, stamped herself as the likely odds-on favorite in next week’s $110,000 series final with what was her fifth consecutive victory.
USTA Racing Official Continuing Education Concludes
A two-day Racing Officials Continuing Education Seminar—presented by the U.S. Trotting Association and hosted at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway—concluded Monday (Nov. 17). The seminar was led by USTA COO TC Lane and Racetrack Operations and Licensing Manager Michele Kopiec as well as Shane Bacon (Executive Director of the Maine State Racing Commission), Casey Larson (Presiding Judge for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission) and Doug Thomas (Presiding Judge for the Ohio Harness Racing Commission). Racing officials representing 11 states participated in the program, which featured in-depth discussions focused on regulatory consistency, communication standards, and matters concerning equine health and welfare.
Lyons Music shocks in Winter is Coming Final
The Monday afternoon (Nov. 17) features at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on a chilly day proved exciting contests, each decided by a neck. Two of the trio of features were won by the favorite, while the third winner paid $106.20 – while being driver by meet leader Tyler Buter.