The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday, Jan. 30.
Rosecroft abandons Wednesday program
Due to the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern on the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Rosecroft Raceway has abandoned its harness racing program scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 28).
Robert Colasanti, 80, dies
Robert J. Colasanti, 80, of Farmingdale passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at home.
Illinois Racing Board suspends license for Hawthorne harness racing
The Illinois Racing board on Monday (Jan. 26) suspended the racing license for Hawthorne Race Course.
Pinehurst Driving Club Roster of Standardbred Horses in Training
With a horse population of over 200 horses this year, we are proud to present this year’s training roster. The annual matinee will be held Saturday April 11 of which nearly 4,000 people attended last year. Qualifiers will also be held on Tuesday April 7. A huge welcome to our new stables this year.
USHWA Delaware Valley stallion auction
From Wednesday (Jan. 28) through Friday (Jan. 30), four breedings will be sold on onGait.com to benefit the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
USTA District 4B meeting recap
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Cathy Dessert hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting in Madison, Wisc., in conjunction with the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Awards Banquet.
Woodbine releases details for 2026 Mohawk Million
Woodbine Entertainment is now accepting entries to purchase a slot in the 2026 Mohawk Million (G1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Bally’s Dover cancels Tuesday races, postpones qualifiers
Due to the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern, Bally’s Dover has canceled its Tuesday (Jan. 27) harness racing program.