Oak Grove Racing and Gaming kicked off its 2025 stakes-laden meeting with a strongly supported program Monday (March 24) with Terry Di Cicco sealing the opening day festivities with a win in the first United States Harness Driving Club event of the year.
Genevieve Lundrigan Cummins, 98, dies
Genevieve Lundrigan Cummins, 98, died March 20, 2025, in Lexington, Ky.
Tariffs: The Horse Industry’s Journey into the Great Unknown
The American Horse Council has prepared a guide to understanding international tariffs with multiple links to governmental resources.
USTA responds to “Conflict of Interest” claim regarding sanctions
Forty-eight United States Trotting Association directors met on the afternoon of March 8, 2025, during the USTA’s annual meeting to receive and discuss the report of the board’s ad hoc investigative committee. In the course of a 2-1/2 hour meeting, the board found the violations and imposed the penalties that have since been reported to the membership. The vote was overwhelming. People inside and outside the harness racing industry have paid close attention to these board actions. However, discussion in the media raised the following points that need correction or clarification.
Meadowlands/SBOANJ to donate to Myers’ family
The Meadowlands Racetrack stands united with the entire racing community in mourning the loss of Hunter Myers, who tragically passed away last week from a head injury as a result of an accident at The Meadows.
Lloyd “Lucky” Johnson, 86, dies
Lloyd “Lucky” Johnson, 86, died March 23, 2025.
Hanover to partner on new project with Cornell University
Hanover Shoe Farms is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Equine Pregnancy Lab at the Cornell University Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of the College of Veterinary Medicine, to study early pregnancy loss in the Standardbred mare.
Shim reaches in Rosecroft feature
After finishing second or third in seven consecutive starts, Shim finally landed in the win column in Monday’s (March 24) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway after lunging from the pocket to collar Don’tmesswithles in 1:52.1.
Low Rider Lunges to Win Oak Grove Opening Day Feature
Driver Marvin Luna found himself caught towards the back of the pack with Low Rider but had ample speed to close and delivered a 2-1 victory in the $30,000 Open Pace on opening day at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (March 24).
Shipshape sails to victory in Pocono series finale
The Captaintreacherous gelding Shipshape, taken at The Meadows for $6,000 by Team Pirillo – trainer Justin and owner Gianna – on February 5, now has earned $26,710 for his new connections after triumphing in the $20,000 Championship of the Game Of Claims Pacing Series for $15,000 base-tagged horses in 1:52.4 Monday afternoon (March 24) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.