View Fines and Suspensions for the week of January 24, 2025 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Grand slams for Beckwith and Cummings at Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY — It was another cold and windy evening in Genesee County with snow bands that increased in intensity as the card rolled on. But the real storm on Thursday (Jan….
Increased opportunities lead to banner year for Justin Irvine
If getting on the racetrack more often is the key to learning for a young driver, Justin Irvine’s 2024 workload provided something of a master class. Irvine, an Ohio native who turned 23 in December, competed in 2,350 races last year after making fewer than 3,100 starts combined through the first six seasons of his career.
Wiseman eliminations set at Cal Expo
Two eliminations for the Steve Wiseman Memorial Pace get top billing Friday night (Jan. 24) at Cal Expo, with Sign Of The Times eyeing his sixth straight win in one division while Gandalf aims for a hat trick in the other.
Big M to host race fit for a King
Friday (Jan. 24) night’s fifth race might look ordinary to those who follow racing at The Meadowlands on a regular basis, but the man it honors was anything but ordinary. The $10,000 claiming pace pays tribute to slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who undoubtedly would have loved the fact that the mile dash in his honor is a mixed-race event that will feature five African-American drivers.
2025 stallion breeding fundraiser to benefit the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has an outstanding list of stallions for the 2025 breeding auction.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Jan. 24).
Buffalo Raceway stall applications available
Stall applications for the 2025 racing season at Buffalo Raceway are now available to horsemen through various sources.
Prix d’Amerique: Idao de Tillard ready to defend
Last year’s winner of the Prix d’Amerique, Idao de Tillard with Clement Duvaldestin, is ready to defend his title, and the chances are good.
Incaseyoudidntknow surges to Dover distaff score
Incaseyoudidntknow surged late and won Wednesday night’s (Jan. 22) $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.