Standardbred Canada has released the initial set of 2019 two-year-olds in training for our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list....read on

Sweeping off cover in the final turn, 12-1 shot All Out Henry prevailed in the $8,500 Dale Baker Memorial for Preferred 3 trotters on Friday night (January 18) at The Raceway at Western Fair District....read on

Ten-year-old American Girl won for the 54th time in her illustrious career on Friday night (January 18) at Miami Valley Raceway. The daughter of Arts Chip is now just one win away from reaching the $1 million earnings plateau....read on

Yonkers Raceway has cancelled its live racing program (and evening simulcasting) for tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 19), due to the impending snow and ice storm....read on

Southwind Amazon, harness racing’s winningest horse in 2018 with 22 victories, is streaking again....read on

Trot Insider has learned that longtime sportscaster and harness racing journalist Peter Watts passed away on Friday, January 18 at the age of 68....read on

Cape Breton’s finest pacer came out on top in last week’s feature event but has a new foe for his Saturday afternoon contest at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park....read on

The weatherman says a blizzard could touch down in the area on Saturday, but there was a Blizzard sighting Thursday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park as the oval featured round one of the Blizzard Series for female pacers....read on

The Raceway at the Western Fair District has issued a statement regarding an exactor payout from the Wednesday (January 16) program that was lower than the win payout on the first-place horse....read on

On Thursday, January 17, Woodbine Entertainment unveiled Woodbine Mohawk Park’s $16 million Standardbred stakes schedule for the 2019 season. The upcoming schedule has generally remained the same, except for a few important changes that have been instituted....read on

The Ontario horse racing community is mourning the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred Builder, William ‘Bill’ Graham, who passed away on January 15....read on

“He was a real immature horse early. He was a big horse — big, strong horse — he just wasn’t ready to go young. As he got older, he kept getting better and better. He showed some real talent, so we kept hanging on with him.”...read on

The Ontario Harness Horse Association Board of Directors met on Wednesday, January 16 to elect the officers and executive committee for 2019....read on

As Gov. JB Pritzker takes the helm in Illinois, horsepeople throughout the state are urging his administration to include horse racing and its enormous contribution to the agribusiness industry when they explore new avenues to expand gaming....read on

Despite being saddled with a back-row start and stalled cover, E L Rock ($22.70) lifted to collar odds-on favourite Nebraska Jack in the $6,900 conditioned trotting feature on a frigid Wednesday evening (Jan. 16) at The Raceway at Western Fair District....read on

In a statistical rarity, the aged pacing division for 2019 will include the four richest sophomore pacers from 2018. Even more impressive, three of those horses -- including O'Brien Award finalist Lather Up -- are stud horses that could have retired to the stallion ranks....read on

After making just his eighth start in the last five years, 13-year-old Blazing Sakra made his return to the racetrack in a big way in January 9 at The Raceway at the Western Fair District....read on

In New Jersey, the anticipation over the horse racing support legislation that is working its way through the political system is palpable. Tracks and horsepeople in the state are patiently waiting for the next shoe to drop in order to make their 2019 racing plans....read on

This past Friday (Jan. 11), the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association held its 22nd annual awards dinner. The Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund champions were also honoured during the evening....read on

“Reflecting back on the year that was, it’s remarkable to think of all that was accomplished and started in 2018… we remain laser-focused on our sole mandate of sustaining and growing the horse racing industry in Ontario.”...read on

Is this, finally, Emoticon Hanover's year at the O'Brien Awards? Trainer Luc Blais certainly hopes so....read on

It has been reported that a man has been arrested after setting 15 Standardbred racehorses loose from their stalls, one of which ended up drowning in a nearby body of water....read on

It has been reported that a barn fire that occurred during the early-morning hours of Sunday, January 13 has claimed the lives of five Standardbreds....read on

In light of Gateway Casinos’ announcement that it has leased land for development elsewhere in London, Ont., the CBC has taken a trip to The Raceway at Western Fair District to discuss the topic of gaming potentially leaving the stalwart harness facility....read on

Hanover Shoe Farms has announced that pacing stallion Stay Hungry has been granted exemption from the Stallion Restriction Rule....read on

For the second consecutive year, the O’Brien Awards will have a Red Carpet show, streamed live on standardbredcanada.ca and SC’s Facebook page, starting at 5:30 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, February 2....read on

Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced today the agreement in principle of a new five-year deal that includes an investment in capital upgrades and an increase in purses, further solidifying Woodbine Mohawk Park as one of the leaders in total purses paid for Standardbred racetracks in North America....read on

Harness racing is a game of highs and lows. Ask any participant, it can be a long time between drinks. In the case of trainer Kevin Benn and the O'Brien Awards, that drought spanned 20 years....read on

The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission Chairman, Frank Balcom, is pleased to announce, and welcome, the Commission’s newly appointed Director of Racing, Brett Revington....read on

Casie Coleman had a pretty good idea there would be a reason for her to attend the 2018 O'Brien Awards in February, but the decorated trainer was still surprised when she received last month's call regarding the finalists....read on

This time last year, owner Tom Rankin was planning a trip to the O'Brien Awards after the stellar season of rookie trotter Alarm Detector. One year after that O'Brien Award win, Rankin is set to return to the O'Brien Awards thanks to the exploits of an unproven trotter that by year's end upstaged his sophomore stablemate....read on

"My dad was a banker and I'll always remember how disappointed my parents were when I quit finance for the horses when I was young. But it's turned out really well for a guy who used to take the bus to get to the racetrack."...read on

Details are starting to emerge regarding the 2019 World Driving Championship, taking place this May in Sweden....read on

Horsepeople in southwestern Ontario are being encouraged to contact their local MPPs and politicians of all levels to express a message of urgency regarding the future of harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District. Horseman Mark Horner is sharing his own letter, addressed to Premier Doug Ford...read on

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Media Excellence Awards, which are sponsored by Ontario Racing for the third consecutive year....read on

On Tuesday, December 18, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2018 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season....read on

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Perkopolis has been added as a partner to SC’s Member Value Program (MVP)....read on

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Ontario Racing, the registrar has issued the 2019 Race Date Schedule for the province....read on

Since 2013, Standardbred Canada has kept its membership and service fees unchanged. Due to the rising cost of conducting business, it is necessary that Standardbred Canada initiate a select number of fee increases....read on

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