On Tuesday (Oct. 20), Chairperson Jeff Gregory and Directors Stacy Chiodo, Jason Settlemoir, and Ashley Tetrick hosted the annual District 12 meeting via Zoom.
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U.S. harness racing wagering increases for second consecutive quarter vs. 2025
During the third quarter, from July 1 through Sept. 30, total wagering across the United States increased by 3.38%, following the second quarter when handle was up by 2.38% compared to last year in 2025. This year, $374,280,401 was wagered during the third quarter compared to $362,053,597 a year ago. That increase was despite decreases in race days and the number of pari-mutuel races compared to the third quarter of last year.
USTA President Williams provides information on USTA-SRIF Alliance
United States Trotting Association (USTA) President Russell Williams is providing USTA members and the Standardbred industry with information regarding the USTA’s alliance with the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund (SRIF), in response to questions and concerns that have been raised about the relationship and the investigative process it established.
USTA Hosts Racing Officials Accreditation Program in Kentucky
The United States Trotting Association (USTA), with support from The Red Mile and the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC), hosted the Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) school Sept. 27 through Oct. 4 in Lexington, KY. The program provides education and practical training for current and aspiring harness racing officials preparing for regulatory and officiating roles at racetracks across North America.
USTA members can vote online on proposed rule changes
Current U.S. Trotting Association members can now vote on the 14 proposed rule and bylaw changes for 2027. Online ballots are available through each member’s secure USTA account, with voting open through Feb. 1, 2027.
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.
Saturday Kentucky Futurity HarnessRacing.com Show to feature Tim Tetrick and Nancy Takter
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, will be broadcast on Kentucky Futurity Day from The Red Mile at noon on Saturday (Oct. 3) and feature driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Nancy Takter.
USTA temporarily delays card processing fee implementation
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Thursday (Oct. 1) that it is temporarily delaying the implementation of the previously announced card processing fees.
USTA, NHBPA, and NAARV request FTC investigation of HISA data security
Under the direction of President Russell Williams, the U.S. Trotting Association has worked with the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (NHBPA) and North America Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) to create a joint letter from the three organizations sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) handling of confidential veterinary information following a data-security incident involving the HISA Portal.
USTA adds ACH online and Discover card to payment options starting Oct. 1
In an effort to enhance the services provided to the harness racing industry, the U.S. Trotting Association announced Tuesday (Sept. 1) that starting on Oct. 1 free online ACH payments will be available and Discover card has been added as a new payment option. In addition, the USTA will be updating their payment processing procedures to include a 3% processing fee for all credit or debit card transactions.