For the second consecutive Tuesday night (Feb. 18) at MGM Northfield Park, the Pick-5 went unsolved. It spirals a burly $6,677 carryover into the Wednesday night (Feb. 19) program.
Keg Stand wins at Bally’s Dover
Keg Stand stood tall and won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 18).
Dan Patch Awards dinner to be streamed live
The 2024 Horse of the Year will be announced Sunday night (Feb. 23) at the annual U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. But even if you aren’t among the attendees, you will be able to watch the announcement live via USHWA’s Facebook page.
Graded Stakes information added to Pathway pedigrees
On Tuesday (Feb. 18), the U.S. Trotting Association announced that Graded Stakes information is now available in Pathway pedigrees. In addition, Graded Stakes information will be included in all sales catalog pedigree pages this year.
OHHA unveils OhioHorseJobs.com
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is excited to announce the launch of its new online platform, OhioHorseJobs.com. The website, designed to connect job seekers with opportunities in Ohio’s growing Standardbred industry, is now live and accessible to all.
Foster wins four at Rosecroft
Russell Foster extended his lead atop the Rosecroft Raceway drivers’ table with four wins on Monday night’s (Feb. 17) 12-race card, headlined by a 1:54.1 win with Reece Hales III’s Vel What A Star in the sub-featured $8,000 conditioned pace.
Winbak Farm recognized by WTCI
On Feb. 6, Winbak Farm was recognized by the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) for hosting the annual program opening retreats for the prestigious Bowe Fellowship for global executives at the Maryland location.
Todd Schadel drives winner No. 2,000 on Pocono Opening Day
Todd Schadel, the leader in UDR and UTR in North America last year in the 300-499 starts category, notched another milestone Monday (Feb. 17) as Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania got its 2025 season underway after a Saturday (Feb. 15) cancellation, scoring his 2000th sulky success as his Internationalcraze won the featured trot in 2:00.3.
UF Dragon’s Queen, 15, dies
Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of UF Dragon’s Queen, p, 2, Q1:53.3s; 3, 1:50.3f ($774,964). She was humanely euthanized due to a broken pelvis.
Carol Paris, 88, dies
Carol J. Paris, 88, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died Feb. 16, 2025, at her home.