Leigh W. Fitch, 79, a Maine harness racing icon whose daring, rail-hugging driving style propelled him to 7,592 victories and more than anyone’s share of driving spills during a 53-year career, died on Oct. 26, 2024, at his home in Sebago, Maine, after a long illness.
USTA special committee to review SRIF findings
The United States Trotting Association’s Board of Directors met Monday (Oct. 28) to address matters related to an investigation conducted by the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund (SRIF).
Dr. J Stallion Management adds four new stallions to its roster
Dr. J Stallion Management is proud to announce the addition of four new stallions to its roster.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Shults, Burt, Chiodo win Philadelphia AHDC paces
Michael Shults and Raymond Burt delivered a pair of favorites while Bruno Chiodo scored a 17-1 upset to win in their respective $7,500 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club Pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Oct. 27).
Caviart Farms’ Harrisburg consignment now online
Caviart Farms is pleased to present our Harrisburg yearlings, 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds.
Lesley McDaniel has caught the driving fever
As he came across the finish line for his first driving win, Lesley McDaniel was not only thinking about what he did, but who announced him doing it.
Live racing at Bally’s Dover begins Nov. 4
Bally’s Dover proudly kicks off its 55th live harness racing season on Monday (Nov. 4) and concludes on Thursday (April 3, 2025) The 83-day racing meet has a post time of 4:30 p.m.
Brooksforreal leads Virginia championship winners
Kelsey Wagner’s Brooksforreal won his ninth straight race in wire-to-wire fashion and track record time Sunday (Oct. 27) in the $90,975 Virginia Breeder’s divisional championship for 2-year-old male pacers at Shenandoah Downs.
Ballots mailed to District 4 members
Ballots for the USTA District 4A membership election were sent to all district members on Monday (Oct. 28). The seat for membership director for district 4A is currently held by Royal Roland. He is being challenged by Mary Carey-Kilburg and Dr. Marcia Harmelink.