Anthony Verruso found the winner’s circle twice and Geovany Hernandez later romped in American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) action at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 7).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
USTA announces official support for the federal WAGER Act (H.R. 4630)
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (Dec. 8) that it has formally signed on to endorse the WAGER Act (H.R. 4630), federal legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) that would restore the full, 100% deductibility of gambling losses.
Deadline approaching for 2026 stall applications at Yonkers
Stall applications for 2026 at MGM Yonkers Raceway are due on Monday, Dec. 15.
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Wednesday training
Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform all trainers that training this Wednesday morning (Dec. 10) has been cancelled due to forecasted snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Cumberland Winter Pop-Ups dash home
A host of Winter Pop-Up series were in full swing on Sunday (Dec. 7), with all of the holiday-themed events enjoying robust participation at Cumberland Raceway, complete with tight finishes and handsome payouts.
Jamieson gets career win 9,000 at Mohawk
Mississauga, ON – Jody Jamison unleashed Blast Of Sunshine from the pocket, and as the six-year-old stallion rolled to victory, the reinsman tallied his 9,000th career driving win on Sunday (Dec. 7)…
USHWA seeks entries for Media Awards
The best of harness racing journalism in 2025 will be honored by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, and George Smallsreed Awards for photography. The deadline for entries in all categories is 5 p.m. (EST) Wednesday (Dec. 10).
USTA District 5 (IL) ballots mailed; Dec. 9 deadline for return
Ballots for the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) District 5 membership election, mailed to all district members on Friday, Oct. 31, must be mailed and postmarked no later than Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.