The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, on Thursday (July 23) at 5 p.m. (EDT) will preview this Saturday’s (July 25) Grade 1 $420,000 Delvin Miller Adios, presented by 1ST/BET.
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USTA launches webpage to assist industry in utilizing the Equine Health & Wellness Database
In an effort to help the industry understand and better utilize the Equine Health & Wellness Database, on Monday (July 13), the United States Trotting Association launched a new web page with information and explanations on how to use it.
HarnessRacing.com Show Thursday previews Meadowlands Pace
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, on Thursday (July 9) at 5 p.m. (EDT) will preview this Saturday’s (July 11) Meadowlands Pace.
USTA adds new abbreviations to charts and program pages
The U.S. Trotting Association has added three new chart comment abbreviations to give racing officials the ability to provide more precise detail in documenting incidents during a race while providing greater detail and transparency for participants, handicappers and fans.
Jody Jamieson to co-host HarnessRacing.com Show at North America Cup on Saturday
Jody Jamieson will join Wendy Ross as co-host for The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday (June 13) live from Woodbine Mohawk Park and the Pepsi North America Cup.
Gofundme for Meadows’ horsemen Sal and Dina Digati niece in dire medical condition abroad
Erica Forsberg, the niece of Meadows’ horsemen Sal and Dina Digati, who last summer was diagnosed with Adrenocortical Carcinoma, an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer of the adrenal gland, is stranded in Italy with double pneumonia and needs to return to her doctors in Pittsburgh as soon as possible.
HISA Furosemide Advisory Committee finds Lasix non-performance enhancing, but 48-hour restriction for stakes and 2-year-olds remains
After considering a report from their Furosemide Advisory Committee that determined that furosemide (Lasix) is not performance enhancing in horses, on April 24, the Board of Directors of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) unanimously approved resolutions regarding the use of furosemide (Lasix) 48 hours prior to a race.
Jimmy Devaux’s sister, Cherie, first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby
On Saturday (May 2), horse racing history was made when Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby for Cherie Devaux, making her the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses in the 152nd edition of the race.
USTA Executive Committee expands to 21 members
On Wednesday (April 29), U.S. Trotting Association President Russell Williams announced the members of the organization’s expanded Executive Committee. The committee, which previously consisted of 16 members, added five in accordance with an amendment passed during the Annual Meeting in March.
Brett Beckwith update 4/23
Meadowlands executive and USTA director Jason Settlemoir on Thursday (April 23) offered the following update on his Facebook page on driver Brett Beckwith: