Garry MacDonald's Jack Of Clubs ($17.30) circled off live third-over cover to reel in odds-on favourite Machlicious in Wednesday's $8,400 top-level conditioned pace on a sub-freezing Wednesday evening (Nov. 14) at Flamboro Downs....read on

After earning minor spoils in her three most recent outings, Kaitlyn Rae returned to her winning ways in the $9,500 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Wednesday evening (Nov. 14)....read on

Youre Majestic stalked the leader from the pocket, then poured through the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (Nov. 14) $20,000 Fillies and Mares Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows....read on

Winbak Farm of New York is proud to announce that 2018 Meadowlands Pace and Little Brown Jug winner Courtly Choice p,3,1:47.1 ($977,153) will be standing at its location in 2019....read on

“When you’re nominated and inducted you wonder if you are worthy. But ever since I knew I was going to be inducted I got a lot of phone calls, congratulations, and it really makes you feel honoured.”...read on

Charles M. ‘Chuck’ Stillings Jr., 66, of DeLeon Springs, Florida, and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 6....read on

The Chicago Sun-Times has reported that its longtime harness racing handicapper, Tom Krish, passed away on Sunday (Nov. 11)....read on

A rare occurrence took place on Tuesday (November 13) at The Raceway at Western Fair District as each of the 10 races featured different trainers and drivers in the winner's circle....read on

Jewels Forreal stalked her stablemate, McDazzle, from the pocket, then roared past in the Lightning Lane to spring an 8-1 upset in Tuesday’s $18,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows....read on

There has been zero movement on the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Standardbred Poll for the second consecutive week....read on

“We believe in the future of horse racing: It's an exciting sport, a compelling experience for all, and we are continuing to invest in it. We are excited about the future. It's not just a dream. We can see where it's going.”...read on

As part of its mandate as agreed to with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation through the Long Term Funding Agreement, Ontario Racing (OR) will assume management of the Thoroughbred Horse Improvement Program....read on

If you are currently utilizing orange markers for equine safety around your farm or training centre, researchers are suggesting that you should break out the paintbrushes and switch things up....read on

With the recent launch of Standardbred Canada’s MVP, John Deere, one of our MVP partners, has provided their Tips Notebook....read on

In this week's edition of 'Rewind,' Robert Smith talks a bit about Remembrance Day and recalls the role that Canadian harness racing played in the war effort especially during WW II back in the 1940s....read on

For the month of November, Century Downs and ASHA are partnering on a donation drive for the Veterans Association Food Bank in Calgary....read on

Written in a period of four years, Roly Armitage’s Trilogy of The Way it Was and Now, Now About Yesterday and Straight From the Horse’s Mouth provides a glimpse of a bygone era to present day, covering the journey of a true and dedicated Canadian who was a force in Canadian harness racing....read on

Mary Lou Dondarski, the longtime office manager at The Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown, passed away early Thursday morning (November 8) at the age of 74....read on

Standardbred Canada is currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Director of Finance & Administration....read on

“There are many parts to (horse ownership) and everybody wants different things in their personal experience. For me, it’s the competition. We compete at a very high level and are fortunate to have the ability to do so."...read on

Standardbred Canada is seeking submissions for its 2018 Media Excellence Awards, to be presented at the O'Brien Awards ceremony on February 2, 2019....read on

It has been announced that a deal has been reached which will see Cane Pace and Messenger Stakes winner Stay Hungry p,3,1:47.3 ($1,358,086) stand at stud for the 2019 breeding season....read on

Trot Insider has learned that a coat drive has kicked off at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with donations to benefit homeless individuals....read on

It has been announced that the ‘Red Mile Million,’ a race for two-year-old trotters with a $100,000 buy-in and a $1 million pay-out, will not be raced in 2019....read on

Was the modern world created with dog-power? One anthropologist intends no disrespect to the canine breed but he firmly believes that the horse deserves the title of "man's best friend"....read on

Not only did Ontario Premier Doug Ford make good on his pre-election promise to bring slots back to racetracks that had them removed by the previous government, he's gone on record to state that his party will be in attendance to cut the ribbon when slots return to one Ontario racetrack....read on

Despite stormy weather outside, attendance was strong at the Halifax Convention Centre for the 2018 Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and the induction of Standardbred legend Somebeachsomewhere...read on

On Friday (November 2) it was announced that star pacer Lazarus will stand stud in 2019....read on

Trot Insider has learned that star trotting filly Manchego, the winner of the Dan Patch Award for two-year-old trotting fillies in 2017, has been retired....read on

Seelster Farms is pleased to announce that the talented and well-bred trotter Lookslikeachpndale will stand his first season at stud in 2019....read on

In 2019 Standardbred Canada will move away from identifying horses by freeze branding and/or tattooing, and will implement a system of microchipping the horses instead. The new process brings with it several benefits for both the horses and horsepeople alike...read on / continuer à lire

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce a Member Value Program (MVP) which will provide exclusive discounts and promotions for SC members....read on

With the possibility of a Canada Post service disruption on or after October 1, Standardbred Canada members are being encouraged to consider opting into SC's paperless services. It is still a member's responsibility to remain in good standing with Standardbred Canada even in case of a postal disruption. Renewals, invoices, eligibility fees and many more services are available online. Check out this notice for complete information....read on

With the yearling sales quickly approaching, now’s a great time to consider upgrading your TrackIT subscription....read on

Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that 2018 eligibility fees must be paid prior to any horse racing in 2018....read on