“The New York State Police have launched an official investigation into Edward J. Madlin, 35, after 10 Standardbreds were rescued from what was described as ‘unimaginable neglect’ on a farm in Rensselaer County, New York, at the end of December,” according to a story in the Paulick Report.
Attention: Indiana horsemen requiring ID Tech
USTA ID Technician Donna Williams is recovering from a recent injury and is expected to be unavailable for at least eight weeks through the end of March. We kindly ask for your patience during this time and direct any urgent identification requests to Illinois ID technician, Rick Schrock at 217-899-7570.
2026 Stakes Guide is online
The 2026 Stakes Guide, the industry’s most comprehensive collection of race conditions, payment schedules and race schedules, is available online at http://horsemen.ustrotting.com/stakes/.
Another Pick 5 carryover & guaranteed pool ahead Monday at Yonkers
Bettors have a $7,464.97 carryover and $20,000 guaranteed pool to look forward to in Monday night’s (Feb. 2) Pick 5 at MGM Yonkers Raceway after no tickets were able to hit five-of-five in the sequence on Friday (Jan. 30).
Denn Renet (McLeod) Sattelberg, 65, dies
Denna Renet (McLeod) Sattelberg, 65, of Byron, passed away at home on January 21, surrounded by family and friends, following a brief and unexpected diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
IHHA announces 2026 Hall of Fame
The IHHA’s Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that the following were recently chosen for induction into the Illinois Harness Hall of Fame: This group in particular has shown an exemplary commitment to Illinois.
Cold Creek Pantera looks to pounce in Snowshoe final
The stage is set for the first two stakes finals of 2026, this Saturday evening (Jan. 31) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
USTA seeks Information and Statistics Associate
The U.S. Trotting Association, the leading authority in harness racing and Standardbred breeding, is seeking a detail-driven, data-savvy professional to join its team as an Information and Statistics Associate.
Sheridan goes pillar to post in NAADA winter series prelim
Yogi Sheridan sent 9-5 second-choice Mr Contestant down the road to notch an easy victory in the $13,100 second preliminary for the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) winter series on Thursday night (Jan. 29) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Fearless Ginger wins again at Miami Valley
Fearless Ginger won her second Open in row on Thursday night (Jan. 29) in Miami Valley Raceway’s $36,000 headliner for pacing mares.