Canadian Harness Racing Leaders At The Quarter Pole

The 2026 Canadian harness racing season has hit the quarter mark and Trot Insider has provided a look at the drivers and trainers leading the way.

Shoot The Whiskey Soars In Western Fair Preferred

There were no chasers up to the task of getting to Shoot The Whiskey as she and driver Travis Cullen led every step of the way in the $12,000 Filly and Mare Preferred on Tuesday (March 31) at The Raceway at Western Fair District.

Moore Heads Into Uncharted Territory

Dr. Ian Moore quickly admitted that this part of the journey with 2025 Horse of the Beau Jangles is unlike anything he's experienced before. And, according to the Hall of Famer, it's "tremendous."

Cheddar Bay, Royalty Beer Take London Preferreds

A pair of $12,000 Preferred classes went postward on Monday evening (March 30) at The Raceway at Western Fair District with Cheddar Bay taking the Preferred Handicap Pace and Royalty Beer taking the Preferred Handicap Trot.

Bartlett Triples To Begin MGM Borgata Pacing Series

Driver Jason Bartlett won three of the five $69,444 divisions of the first round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (March 30) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Soho Firestone A, Redwood Hanover and Huntinthelastdolar. Donegal Luther N and Chase H Hanover won the remaining splits.

For The Love Of The Competition

“A good horse really wants to get out there and race; they love the competition. And I guess it’s just like any other sport: if the athlete wants to do it, they’ll do it."

Sid The Kid Wires Field In Mohawk Sunday Feature

There was no kidding around from Sid The Kid on Sunday, March 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with the trotter making his intentions clear from the outset and leading every step of the way in the $26,000 conditioned trotting feature with driver Tyler Borth aboard.

Kanak, Hennessy Lead At The Track On 2

Trainer Rebecca Kanak and driver Mike Hennessy enjoyed a super start to the 2026 harness racing season at The Track On 2, topping the leaderboard for the central Alberta track's inaugural Spring Meet, which included six race days in March and concluded on Sunday, March 29.

Another Wave Of Two-Year-Olds In Training Added

Since Standardbred Canada (SC) released the second set of 2026 two-year-olds in training last month, a number of notable stables have been added to our nation-wide list.