Standardbred Canada would like to remind members that SC's main office building in Mississauga, Ont. remains closed to external visitors and guests amid the COVID-19 pandemic....read on

Some of the harness racing horsemen in the backstretch at Pompano Park Wednesday morning (March 3) received a pleasant visit from representatives of the Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association....read on

Keep Watching zipped to the lead from post 5 and never had an anxious moment, rolling to victory in the first round of the Donna Dunn Memorial Pace on Wednesday (March 3) at The Meadows....read on

After spending January and February plying his trade at MGM Northfield Park, driver Brett MacDonald is back in Canada and set to build on the success he enjoyed in 2020....read on

If you are a Standardbred Canada member and want to take advantage of the FREE enrolment for Equine Guelph’s Racehorse Respiratory Health course, don’t delay ... there are a limited number of spots remaining!...read on

Dragon Said and Retour Au Jeu picked up lifetime marks in winning their respective $15,000 splits in the first leg of the M Life Rewards Gents Pacing Series on Wednesday night (March 3) at Yonkers Raceway....read on

A pair of new names have entered the most horses in the 2021 editions of the MGM Borgata and Blue Chip Matchmaker Series, to be contested at Yonkers Raceway throughout March and April. Both newcomers to the North American stakes scene, trainer Shane Tritton has seven horses between the two events and Neil Balcerak has five in the Borgata....read on

On the heels of three straight million-dollar seasons, driver Mitchell Cushing has embarked on a westward journey — one he hopes can help him reach the next stage of his fledgling career....read on

Trot Insider has learned that longtime harness racing industry participant Carolyn Polillo of Brantford, Ont. has passed away at the age of 74....read on

Diane Hennessy of Falun, Alta., is the photographer behind the lens of this cheeky photo of four Standardbred yearlings hanging out in the paddock at Rod Hennessy Stables....read on

The one year anniversary of John Brennan’s passing is quickly approaching. With the COVID-19 pandemic being such a serious issue, and with the strict restrictions, the family felt it was best to hold off on celebrating John’s life until it was more safe for all to participate....read on

"Our grandstands will sit empty for a while longer, until this pandemic is under control, but when we are allowed back I believe that we all, tracks, horsepeople and associations alike, have to make it our goal to get crowds back to the track"...read on / continuer à lire

Since the first lists of 2021 two-year-olds in training were published earlier this year, Standardbred Canada has received submissions from coast to coast for our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list....read on

On Friday, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson posted an update to the horse racing industry on advocating for the ability to race during future lockdowns (should they occur), the resumption of of harness racing at Ontario tracks, opening the backstretch at Woodbine Racetrack, sports betting and more....read on

The Clinton Race Office is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite office at Flamboro Downs to be operated by Sheri Minler-Grabatin....read on

On Thursday (Feb. 25) Ontario Racing issued a statement regarding the status of the purses from cancelled February race dates....read on

Researchers have successfully developed a new test to systemically detect the local administration of illicit, gene doping therapies in equine athletes....read on

Management for the Ontario Select Yearling Sale has confirmed that the sale will be held once again in 2021....read on

Trot Insider has learned of an active case of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) in Québec....read on

With the return of racing in Ontario at four racetracks, which three of the Canadian tracks active in 2020 and not currently racing are you most looking forward to resuming action in 2021?....read on

A Winnipeg developer has plans in the works to put the Standardbred sport on the map in Manitoba's largest city within the next year — and there's nothing standard about his approach or his vision....read on

With racing just around the corner, it’s time to get your horse related business in order and the easiest way to do this is to use Standardbred Canada’s eShop...read on

Do you need assistance with using SC’s Self Serve Online Entry? If you have signed up for online entry or are thinking about signing up, or are having any difficulties or issues with using this program, we have resources that can help you!...read on

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Standardbred Canada (SC) management has decided to voluntarily close the main office building to external visitors and guests....read on