In District 7, incumbent and USTA President Russell Williams is seeking re-election against challenger Ron Burke for one membership director seat. District 7 members will vote for one candidate.
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On To Norway toughs out record-breaking Crown triumph
On To Norway ground down odds-on favorite Super Chapter through the far turn en route to becoming the fastest 4-year-old male trotter on a five-eighths-mile track and the fastest trotter ever at Eldorado Scioto Downs with his 1:50 win over Emoticon Legacy in Saturday’s (Oct. 24) $600,000 Grade 1 Breeders Crown Open Trot.
Al Papi takes Tattersalls; Burke breaches $400 million
Trainer Ron Burke eclipsed another historic milestone when his trainee Al Papi stormed from off the speed to win the $365,000 Grade 2 Tattersalls Pace on closing day Saturday (Oct. 10) at The Red Mile, pushing the conditioner past the $400 million mark in career earnings.
Candidates for USTA Membership Director elections announced
The deadline for United States Trotting Association (USTA) members to file petitions seeking election to the Board of Directors has passed (Oct. 1), with contested membership director elections in Districts 1, 6 and 7 and an unopposed candidate in District 5.
Burke trio headlines the 56th Jugette field
The Ron Burke-trained trio of Loua Dipa, Sandyboots Yankee, and I’m A Lou Lou lead a field of eight for the $265,000 Grade 1 Jugette, for 3-year-old female pacers, on Wednesday (Sept. 23) at the Delaware County Fair.
Cleveland Darby takes Ohio Triple Crown on Delaware’s Opening Day
The opening day of the 2026 Delaware County Fair started on Sunday (Sept. 20) with steady rain showers and a dull track, but by mid-card the track was upgraded to ‘fast’ thanks to a brisk breeze, intermittent sun and some Ohio bred stars that shined.
On To Norway on top in Hoosier Open Trot
Having not tasted defeat in the Hoosier state since April of 2025, it was business as usual for On To Norway and driver John De Long as the duo catapulted off cover en route to a 1:51.2 victory in the $22,000 Open Trot Saturday, Sept. 5.
Burke hopes the time is now for AI
Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke thinks 3-year-old trotter AI will win a big race in the near future. While it might not be this Saturday (Aug. 8) at The Meadowlands in the $1 million Grade 1 Winning Key Farm Hambletonian final, the second leg of the Trotting Triple Crown, Burke sees it coming.
Al Papi wins 60th Delvin Miller Adios
Al Papi led a sweep of the exacta for trainer Ron Burke in the $420,500 Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, presented by 1/ST BET, on Saturday (July 25) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Driven by Yannick Gingras in the 60th edition of the race for 3-year-old pacers, Al Papi won on the front in 1:48.1 at Burke’s home track, defeating stablemate Melillo by a head and Odds On Mr Mamba by a neck.
Adios in the spotlight on a busy day for Burke Brigade
The Burke Brigade is set for a busy Saturday (July 25) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, where trainer Ron Burke will send out 31 horses during the 16-race Adios Day card at his home track.