Horse racing’s fastest growing fractional ownership stable hosted its third annual Christmas Open House on December 9....read on

Sports betting is up and running at the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park, and it now appears as though Freehold Raceway is ready to join the action....read on

Social media users in the harness racing realm should take notice that a recent Supreme Court decision has led to an individual in Australia's Standardbred industry being on the hook to pay $140,000 in damages to one of their targets....read on

"If you don't attract young people that are passionate and involved and want to remain involved (in the industry) and we don't make it appealing to them, there's no long-term sustainability."...read on

It has been announced that fans of horse racing in the Greater Toronto Area may soon have a much easier way of getting to Woodbine Racetrack....read on

In this week's edition of 'Rewind', Robert Smith takes a trip back to 1973 and recalls the opening of Canada's newest racetrack, Barrie Raceway....read on

The civil case between a group of Standardbred breeders in Ontario against the province and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. continued Friday (Dec. 7) in Brampton, Ont. Trot Insider provided the following recap of the penultimate session....read on

While Emoticon Hanover faced four fierce foes in the 2018 TVG Open Mares Trot last month, that number would have been five had The Meadowlands not refused the entry of Caprice Hill....read on

The deadline to register 2018 foals is December 31, 2018. Application, registration fee and Stallion Service Certificate must be filed with Standardbred Canada’s office by the deadline....read on

Racing fans, here’s your chance to have a say in Canadian harness racing's year-end awards! Voting for the 2018 O’Brien Awards for fans and SC members is now open!...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

Standardbred Canada has released the ballots and ballot packages for the 2018 O’Brien Awards to race secretaries, publicists, trade writers and simulcast hosts across the country....read on

Michelle and Albert Crawford have announced that their world champion trotter Crazy Wow 3,1:51.1 ($2,532,143) has been retired and will stand stud in New York....read on

The Brampton Beast, the professional "AA" affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, and The Stable have announced a unique partnership that links the professional hockey team with a Standardbred yearling....read on

When the O’Brien Awards Gala begins, excitement fills the air, horsepeople start mingling and are getting ready to enjoy dinner and honour the best in Canadian harness racing. But before that can happen, we must honour the country that we and our horses all call home and sing ‘O Canada'....read on

“I was only introduced to harness racing 11 years ago when I moved to Truro for school, now I help run a stable of three to eight horses at a time. I jog, train and own horses myself, and love every aspect of the sport!”...read on

Standardbred Canada will present the 30th edition of the O’Brien Awards on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario....read on

It's a claim to fame he'd rather not have. Ten years ago today, driver Mario Charron won the last race ever held at the Montreal racetrack known in its heyday as Blue Bonnets....read on

The Atlantic Standardbred Breeders Association is now accepting Atlantic Sires Stakes stallion registrations for the 2019 breeding season....read on

“Foiled Again has truly become the people’s horse and we really appreciate the fact that the connections have agreed to bring him here one last time during this farewell tour.”...read on

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that it is repeating the Late Start Eligibility Fee to members....read on

A juvenile filly that goes undefeated in her first 12 starts is sure to attract some well-deserved attention. In the case of Maritime sensation Magical Mistress, it has also attracted a new set of owners....read on

Longtime National Hockey League referee and Standardbred racehorse owner Mick McGeough passed away on Friday, November 23 after having been removed from life support. He was 62....read on

No one sees the hidden hazards in your horse barn quite like an expert. One simple call to your local fire department for a site walk through may be the best investment you make to protect your stock....read on

Trot Insider has learned that Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Famer William 'Bill' Gale passed away on Monday, November 19 at the age of 70....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

In 2019 Standardbred Canada will move away from identifying horses by freeze branding and/or tattooing, and will implement a system of microchipping the horses instead. The new process brings with it several benefits for both the horses and horsepeople alike...read on / continuer à lire

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

Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that 2018 eligibility fees must be paid prior to any horse racing in 2018....read on