Over 71,000 people were in attendance at the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis the week of Oct. 22. Harness racing was well represented with a 10×30 booth at the Indiana Convention Center, complete with a race bike and 360 video experience, bandaging station, harness racing plinko/trivia game, literature and giveaways for both advisors and students.
Last chance for Illinois-bred 3-year-olds to gain finals
Which 3-year-old Illinois-bred pacers and trotters will move on to Hawthorne’s Night of Champions finals will be known after Friday night’s (Nov. 1) leg four of the series.
FAS Rulings for Friday, November 1, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of November 1, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Walner’s 2025 service fee will increase to $50,000
Preferred Equine Marketing’s David Reid, syndicate manager for world champion Walner, announced that his 2025 service fee will increase to $50,000.
The Winter meeting in France has begun
The Winter meeting — the highlight of French trotting — began on Thursday (Oct. 31) and will run until Saturday (March 1).
Younger horses featured at Philly on Thursday
Up-and-coming horses of both gaits were featured on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 31) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with a pair of $12,500 paces co-featured with two $12,000 trots.
Breeder enjoying Sister Mary Maude’s success
Dave Hanson took a chance on Perfect Mass as a broodmare, and in the case of her daughter Sister Mary Maude, the result has been divine. Sister Mary Maude, who competes in Friday’s $110,000 Crossroads of America for 3-year-old female trotters at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, has hit the board in 20 of 22 career races and earned $438,873.
John Green, 89, dies
John Thomas Green, 89, died Oct. 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Winbak Farm Harrisburg Sale videos now posted
In 2024, Winbak Farm graduates have won 1,746 races and $17,858,511. Wins by Winbak Farm graduates in 2024 include the Aria Invitational (Desperate Man), Canadian Trotting Classic (Amazing Catch), Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Final (Curtsyforpurrseco), Eternal Camnation (Perfectly Chic), Gold Cup and Saucer (Covered Bridge), and New York Sire Stakes Final (Courts On Fire).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Nov. 1
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Nov. 1).