Columbus, OH – The U.S. Trotting Association is pleased to announce the renewal of the USTA Roadster Off-Track Series for 2025.
Established in 2024, the Series was created for horses that either raced or were bred for the intention to race, to promote Roadster events as a suitable second career for Standardbreds.
To be eligible to the Series, horses must have had electronic eligibilities ordered (US or Canadian) or been sold at a commercial yearling sale, including:
Blooded Horse Sale (August or November yearling sale)
Buckeye Classic
Hoosier Classic
Forest City
Goshen Yearling Sale
Heartland Standardbred Sale
Illini Classic
Land of Lincoln
Lexington Selected
London Classic
Michiana Classic/Midwest Classic Mixed
Morrisville
Ohio Selected
Ontario Select
The Black Book (Harrisburg)
Winner’s Circle Speed Sale
To verify if a horse had electronic eligibilities ordered, check out the free Horse Search on the USTA website. More information about electronic eligibilities can be found here.
Details, including the nomination form, class schedule and more, will be available soon. Visit the Roadster page of the USTA website to learn more about Standardbred Roadsters and the opportunities available.
Since 1996, the Standardbred Equine Program has worked with owners of off-the-track Standardbreds to educate the general public about the many disciplines Standardbreds excel at once they are retired from racing. For more information about the SEP at the USTA, visit LifeAfterRacing.ustrotting.com.