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.
Iron Maiden Series returns at MGM Northfield Park
One of Northeast Ohio’s most popular late closer series, the Iron Maiden Series, is set to kick off at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (April 5).
Bargain buy pays off for Amy Husted stable
The old saying “You Get What You Pay For” doesn’t apply to the distaff pacer Thebeautifulthings who was recently honored as the 2024 Illinois 2-year-old Filly Pacer of the Year.
Rosecroft seeks female drivers for Grit & Grace Challenge
Rosecroft Raceway and the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association seek two female drivers to round out the field for the Grit & Grace Drivers Challenge, scheduled for next Wednesday (March 26).
One After Nine closes as speed fails at Pocono
The front end proved particularly unfriendly on Tuesday afternoon (March 18) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania despite the temperature climbing from 48 degrees to 60 degrees during the 16-race program.
Chapheart dominant in Dover trot
Chapheart cruised to a wire-to-wire victory in the Winners Over/Select Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 18).
Revision to Beach Glass stud fee
In an effort to address tariffs and currency fluctuations, Schooner II Stables, in partnership with Winbak Farm, has changed the 2025 service fee for Beach Glass.
Hawkinsville Harness Training Center to host qualifying races April 5
Hawkinsville Harness Training Center will be hosting qualifying races April 5 beginning at noon on the mile clay oval.
The caretaker, Chantilly and a cherished connection
Every time caretaker Candace Nivins and the imperturbable filly step out of the Woodbine Mohawk Park paddock and into the spotlight of the racetrack, they share an unspoken understanding of what that moment represents. In her nine lifetime races, the undefeated Chantilly has delivered on her promise, impressing her connections: owner and breeder George Millar, trainer Nick Gallucci, and Nivins.