Hoof Beats April 2019
Features
Who Will Rule?
A new twist on comprehensive predictive rankings for 3-year-olds
by Ken Weingartner
Charmed Life
Woodside Charm prepares for her sophomore campaign
by Dean A. Hoffman
Educated Guess
Richard Poillucci’s homework was responsible for the purchase of Shartin N
by Charlene Sharpe
Forecasting the Future
Where is harness racing headed?
Part one of a two-part roundtable conducted by Rich Fisher
Close Connection
Nancy Johansson and Kissin In The Sand enjoy a unique relationship
by Kimberly French
Stories
USTA Focus
Media Blitz USTA’s 2019 Board of Directors meeting demonstrates the power of social media
by Kimberly French
Profile: Pay The Winner
Pay It Forward Older trotter Pay The Winner earns his dinner with consistent success
by D’Arcy Egan
Profile: Nathan Bain
Head of the Class: Nathan Bain is hooked on harness racing
by Matt Dorsey
Life After Racing
Poster Pinup: Rapid Reply brings great joy and many ribbons to her owner
by Winnie Morgan Nemeth
Industry Trends
Improving the Product: Will TrackMaster ratings have an impact on the future of the sport?
by James Witherite
Horse Care
Vaccination Station: Preventative medicine provides protection throughout the year
by Allison Armstrong Rehnborg
Shoeing News
Early Evaluation: Managing hoof care for foals shortly after birth pays dividends
by Steve Stanley
Voices
Members Only
Youthful Vision: USTA Youth Delegates attend annual board meeting
by Katie Eick
Under Wraps
Hitting the Jackpot: New Jersey receives $100 million for five years for horse racing
by Tim Bojarski
The Statistical Edge
A Matter of Trust: Having faith in the integrity of the sport when handicapping
by Bob Gardner
In Every Issue
First Over
Here They Come
Horsemen’s Shop
Advertisers’ Index
Photo Finish