Columbus, OH — More information is now available for the 2025 USTA Roadster Off-Track Series, including nomination forms for both horses and shows.
Standardbreds registered with either the USTA or Standardbred Canada are eligible for nomination to the series as long as they had electronic eligibilities ordered before Jan. 1, 2025 or went through a commercial yearling sale (list below).
Nomination forms are due to the USTA at least two weeks prior to the first show in the series the horse will compete at; nomination forms are available here .
Shows that have committed, or been submitted for consideration, to host a series class are:
Asheville Saddlebred Classic — May — Asheville, NC
Greater Boston Charity — May — Northampton, MA
ARHPA — May — Harrodsburg, KY
Rock Creek — June — Louisville, KY
Blowing Rock Saddlebred — June — Blowing Rock, NC
Cleveland Tri-State Charity — June — McDonald, TN
Syracuse International — June — Syracuse, NY
NC State Championships — September — Raleigh, NC
Tri-State Classic — October — McDonald, TN — FINAL
For specific details about the class, including day, entry fees and requirements, etc., contact the hosting show.
New for 2025, shows not already committed to hosting a USTA Roadster Off-Track Series class can be nominated to host a series class. The class addition request form is available here.
Commercial Yearling Sale list (for horse eligibility to the series):
Blooded Horse Sale (August or November yearling sale)
Buckeye Classic
Hoosier Classic
Forest City
Goshen Yearling Sale
Heartland Standardbred Sale
Illini Classic
Land of Lincoln
Lexington Selected
London Classic
Michiana Classic/Midwest Classic Mixed
Morrisville
Ohio Selected
Ontario Select
The Black Book (Harrisburg)
Winner’s Circle Speed Sale
More information about Standardbred Roadster classes sponsored by the USTA is available here.
Since 1996, the Standardbred Equine Program has worked with owners of off-the-track Standardbreds to educate the general public about the many disciplines Standardbreds excel at once they are retired from racing. For more information about the SEP at the USTA, visit LifeAfterRacing.ustrotting.com.