Since the beginning of horse breeding, there have been an innumerable number of mutations and genetic advantages and disadvantages for the species. A USTA-UC Davis study seeks to learn more.
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Northern Express rallies to victory at Bally’s Dover
Northern Express rallied from a second over trip and won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 14).
Wednesday’s card at Yonkers features Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pool
Unico Legend N’s 32-1 upset in race six on Tuesday night (Feb. 14) at Yonkers Raceway led to the Pick-5 wager not being hit. As a result, Wednesday night’s (Feb. 15) Pick-5 sequence will include an $11,821.79 carryover and a guaranteed pool of $25,000.
Somegirlsomewherea wins $15,000 Open Handicap for Mares at Rosecroft
Jared Moyer hustled Somegirlsomewherea to the front just past the first quarter and she rolled to a win in the $15,000 Open Handicap for Mares on Tuesday (Feb. 14) at Rosecroft.
Entries open for London Classic Yearling Sale
The second edition of the London Classic Yearling Sale is set to take place on Oct. 17-18 at the Western Fair District Agriplex and entries are now being accepted.
HHI annual meetings set for Feb. 20-23
Harness Horsemen International’s annual meeting takes place Monday (Feb. 20) through Thursday (Feb. 23) at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Mustang Beach ekes out $35,000 win at Miami Valley
The richest race thus far at the 2023 Miami Valley meet produced a thrilling photo finish — as expected — on Tuesday (Feb, 14), in the $35,000 final of the Claim To Fame Series for $20,000 claiming pacers. All eight of the preliminary leg winners over the past two weeks were present and accounted for when the field reported to the starter.
Last call for Feb. 15 stakes payments
The Feb. 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Below are a list of notices that have recently been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.
Pocono opening weekend set; more qualifiers held
Tuesday (Feb. 14) brought a second day of qualifying races and the draw for Sunday’s (Feb. 19) card — the second of the new season — at the rechristened Pocono Downs at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania.
USTA member services at the Blooded Horse Sale
USTA member services will be at the Blooded Horse Sale at the Champions Center Expo in Springfield, Ohio, Wednesday (Feb. 15).