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

Taking control early, Adkins Hanover advanced to a four-and-a-half length victory in the $2,400 Preferred Pace at Charlottetown Driving Park on Saturday, Jan. 19....read on

In the current edition of 'Rewind' Robert Smith remembers one of the sport's all-time greatest horsemen, Glen Garnsey....read on

Geez Joe got back into the win column after consecutive failures as the favourite, scoring by the smallest of margins over rival K Ryan Bluechip in the Saturday night feature at the Meadowlands, the $21,000 Preferred Handicap for pacers....read on

Due to dire weather forecasts and concern for the safety of horses and horsemen alike when shipping in and out, Miami Valley has canceled its Saturday (Jan. 19) night program....read on

The Kelly Hoerdt stable was unstoppable on Friday night (January 18) at Fraser Downs, with its horses competing in five races on the program and winning them all....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

Trolley got the better of arch-rival Muscle Diamond for a second straight week in the feature and the Meadowlands paid tribute to civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on an action-packed Friday night at the mile oval....read on

Ella Michelle A (Joe Bongiorno, $7.70) won the draw for the inner half of the gate, then left the other lasses at her mercy Friday night (January 18), easily winning Yonkers Raceway’s $44,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace....read on

Mark Ford, president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ), has issued a statement calling on the New Jersey Legislature to act on a bill introduced four months ago that would provide $20 million to the state's horse racing industry....read on

Hanover Shoe Farms has announced that first-year trotting stallion International Moni’s book is full and closed for the 2019 breeding season....read on

Are you looking for the perfect stallion to breed to your broodmare in 2019? The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association has 15 stallions for your selection in its annual online auction....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

“Her horses are never shorted on the care that I expect for them and that is required. She can’t stay away from her horses. She truly loves them and takes incredible pride in their accomplishments.”...read on

Owners of mares in foal that are based in New Jersey are reminded that the deadline to register a mare for the 2018 foaling season to the New Jersey’s Standardbred Development Fund is January 31....read on

Aaron Merriman scored the 11,000th win of his driving career while driving Brooklynite in Northfield Park’s 10th race on Wednesday (Jan. 16)....read on

It was announced this past fall that a rare filly in the Maritimes was in need of a name, and Trot Insider has been informed that, after a ‘name the foal’ contest was conducted, the young pacer now has a new handle....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

Buffalo Raceway’s upcoming meet of live racing is scheduled to get underway on Wednesday, January 30, and the track has issued an overview of the upcoming happenings at the upstate New York facility....read on

“If I didn’t have all these people working with me, I wouldn’t do any good… And then you need to have owners that support you… I’m lucky to have owners that support me a hundred per cent.”...read on

On Tuesday, January 15, officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack announced that the track has added a new integrity clause to the conditions for some Meadowlands-administered stakes....read on

A freak accident, a grieving 11-year-old, and a thoughtful Standardbred racehorse owner have combined to produce a touching story that showcases how retired harness horses can play important roles beyond their racing days....read on

After a disappointing second half of the season, trotting mare Hannelore Hanover finished her 2018 campaign strongly, and her connections are expecting a return to form in 2019 closer to the dominance that she exhibited during her stellar 2017 Horse of the Year season....read on

Pacing colt Jimmy Freight emerged from relative obscurity in 2017 to capture Ontario Sires Stakes gold, and his 2018 campaign placed him on the international stage. Owner Adriano Sorella is hopeful that his stable star has more in store after turning down offers to stand his stud colt in 2019 and bring him back to the track as an older competitor....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

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

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