Columbus, OH – Arthur (Arty) Lee Foster died peacefully at his Cordova, MD, home on Saturday, December 31, 2022, surrounded by family. He was 93.
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Hoof Beats January 2023
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Bruce Alexander to be inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its first Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2022. Bruce Alexander, of Westfield, Wis., will be inducted at the Jan. 28 event in Madison, Wis.
Longtime horse industry lobbyist Tad Davis, 84, dies
Thomas A. “Tad” Davis, 84, died Dec. 28, 2022, from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease at his home in Alexandria, Va., surrounded by his family.
Forbidden Trade retired to stud in Ontario
The 2019 Hambletonian champion and Canadian Horse of the Year, Forbidden Trade, has been retired to stud and applications are now being accepted for the 2023 breeding season.
London Classic Yearling Sale 2023 dates announced
Organizers are happy to announce that the second edition of the London Classic Yearling Sale is set to take place Oct. 17 and 18 at the Western Fair District Agriplex in London, Ontario.
Mitch Cushing gets 1,000th career win at Miami Valley
Just a week short of his 25th birthday, driver Mitchell Cushing reached a memorable milestone at Miami Valley Raceway on Tuesday (Jan. 3). His 1:54.1 triumph behind Ashley Locaz N was the 1,000th of his young career, with the last 238 coming since his relocation to Ohio just over two years ago.
HISA, FTC file to have previous rulings vacated
According to Thoroughbred Daily News, officials from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday filed documents to have previous rulings against them vacated and the cases reheard.
Day welcomes new year with first win
It might be difficult to imagine a driver getting the first victory of his career and having that single triumph put him on top of the season’s national standings for wins, but thanks to James Day, there is no need to imagine. Day accomplished the feat Sunday (Jan. 1) when he won Northfield Park’s first race — the sport’s first race of 2023.
Rhoades scores his 1,000th career victory at MGM Northfield Park
Following three victories on Sunday night, trainer Bill Rhoades only needed one victory on Tuesday (Jan. 3) to get his 1,000th career win, and it came in the final race with Buckeye Boy.