Northside Downs

Mappos Lion

Mappos Lion Impresses In Northside Winners Over Pace

Reigning heavyweight champion Hugh Heff saw his seven-win streak snap on Saturday (July 5) at Northside Downs as newcomer Mappos Lion shined in a dominating performance in the Winners Over Pace.

Hugh Heff (6)

Hugh Heff Gets The Party Started

There was a bit more for the connections of Hugh Heff to celebrate as North America's winningest Standardbred of 2024 extended his win streak to seven while staying perfect on the season with another ...

Hugh Heff

Hugh Heff Proves To Be A Photogenic Pacer

It's almost as though Hugh Heff changed his name to Rodney Dangerfield.

Hugh Heff

Hugh Heff On Top Again At Northside

Try as they might, the challengers in the top class at Northside Downs have yet to definitively solve the riddle of how to defeat Hugh Heff.

Hugh Heff

Hugh Heff Three-Peats In Northside Winners Over

Hugh Heff extended his perfect record in 2025 with another win the Winners Over Pace at Northside Downs on Saturday, June 7.

Hugh Heff, winning at Northside

Double The Pleasure For Hugh Heff At Northside

Hugh Heff won more races than any other Standardbred in North America in 2024. While he might not get the same number of opportunities to race in 2025, his win percentage is certainly starting off rig...

Mandatory Drivers Meeting Sunday At Inverness

Officials with the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission (APHRC) have provided Trot Insider with details regarding an upcoming meeting for drivers at Inverness Raceway.

Hugh Heff

Hugh Heff Back For More Coverage In 2025

North America's winningest Standardbred of 2024, Hugh Heff made his 2025 debut on Saturday, May 24 at Northside Downs and found himself in familiar territory as the focus of the track photographer.

Thunder Alley

Thunder Alley Repeats With Authority At Northside

Second verse, same as the first.

Thunder Alley

Thunder Alley Strikes In Northside Opener

Northside Downs kicked off its 2025 season on Saturday, May 10 with a familiar face factoring into the featured dash.

Heading to the gate at Northside Downs

Northside Downs Opens 2025 Season Saturday

Harness racing returns to Cape Breton on Saturday, May 10 as Northside Downs kicks off its 2025 season.

Atlantic Canada harness racing

2025 Maritime Stakes Schedule Released

January 24, 2025

Officials from the provincial harness racing industry associations in the Maritimes released the 2025 regional stakes schedule on Friday, Jan. 24.

Northside Downs

Nova Scotia Funding For Northside Downs

January 08, 2025

The Province of Nova Scotia announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8 that it will be providing funding for infrastructure improvements to Northside Downs, a community hub for harness racing and recreation in No...