With spring having officially sprung early this (March 20) morning, it’s now the time of year for some of the better horses to come out of their cold-weather hibernation and start to prepare for the 2025 racing season.
Roadster Off-Track Series nomination form available
More information is now available for the 2025 USTA Roadster Off-Track Series, including nomination forms for both horses and shows.
Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission seeks Director of Racing
The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission is seeking a Director of Racing.
Spy Booth stalks, soars to Rosecroft victory
Joseph Riad’s Spy Booth converted a pocket trip into a three length victory in Wednesday’s (March 19) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, kicking off a driving grand slam for Jonathan Roberts.
Disturbed Hanover upsets Dover distaffers
Disturbed Hanover followed live cover and scored a 9-1 upset in the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (March 19).
Bartlett, Engblom dominate Pocono qualifiers
Driver Jason Bartlett and trainer Per Engblom put on a show during a marathon 18-race qualifying session at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning (March 19). Bartlett led the field home 10 times while Engblom harnessed eight winners, and they paired together for seven victories.
Bolt Of Beauty looks good in Buffalo victory
It was a picture perfect afternoon at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday (March 19) with clear skies and the temperature hovering in the mid-70s. As perfect as the day was, it was just as perfect for Bolt Of Beauty ($18.20) as she looked super in posting a 2-1/4-length victory over Big Bad Mosa in the featured $10,500 event for distaff pacers.
Fear is rising that tariffs will decimate Ontario’s horse racing industry
In a story posted on ontarioracing.com, Dave Briggs writes that “The Ontario horse racing industry is warning it could be a major casualty in the trade war between the United States and Canada, and the fear is particularly palpable among horse breeders already struggling with rising costs due to inflation.”
USTA board approves 31 rule and bylaw changes
A total of 31 rule and bylaw changes were approved at the annual meeting of the USTA Board of Directors which concluded on March 9.
Mohawk Million slot draw complete
The slot owners for the 2025 Mohawk Million are set following a draw on Wednesday afternoon (March 19) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.