Standardbred

Racing Relief Bill Expected In NJ

August 29, 2018

On Tuesday (Aug. 28), New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman John Burzichelli announced that he is planning on introducing a piece of legislation that calls for $20 million from the state’s gene...

S-Breds To Juvenile Justice Facility

The Standardbred Retirement Foundation's (SRF) horses are the highlight at the New Jersey Training School, part of the Juvenile Justice Commission where the residents range in age from 12 to 23 years ...

June ‘Town Hall’ Meeting Details

Two Standardbred racing ‘town hall’ focus group meetings to gather input from racing industry participants will take place in June; one at Harrington Raceway in Delaware on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:30 a...

Century Handle, Race Date News

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino has announced that its handle has spiked significantly so far this year, and that the track’s live Standardbred meet has been extended into the fall months.

Standardbred Gets Loose In The City

All things considered, it is nothing to write home about when a Standardbred gets loose. The outrider usually tracks down the culprit and order is quickly restored. But when the horse is in the middle...

S-Bred Saved After Ill-Advised Dip

It was two months ago when a racehorse made international news after he got loose and went on a two-hour swim. Although the situation is different, a Standardbred made the news over the course of the ...

Governor Signs PA Racing Bill Into Law

February 23, 2016

On Tuesday, February 23, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 941, which, among other things, includes reforms of Pennsylvania’s equine racing industry.

Rideau’s 2016 Race Dates Amended

December 15, 2015

The director of the Ontario Racing Commission has approved a pair of applications to amend or vary 2016 race date calendars.

2016 Indiana Race Dates Approved

December 11, 2015

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved the 2016 race dates during its meeting on December 9.

New York Streaming Impasse Looms

December 08, 2015

Horseplayers in the Empire State could be in for a big surprise when the calendar flips to 2016. An impasse regarding the online streaming of New York State Standardbred and Thoroughbred races could b...

Mixed Breed Cards At The Meadowlands

October 19, 2015

Officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack have announced several schedule and format changes for the track’s 2016 season of live racing.

Year-Round Racing At Mohawk?

October 02, 2015

Many horsepeople that race on the Woodbine Entertainment Group’s harness racing circuit have been clamouring for years for WEG Standardbred racing to only take place at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellvil...

Classic Jug Win For Wiggle It Jiggleit

September 24, 2015

George Teague Jr. Inc.’s Wiggle It Jiggleit provided a Little Brown Jug for the ages on Thursday, September 24 at Ohio’s Delaware County Fair, as the gelded son of Mr Wiggles paced an absolutely elect...