Upgrade Maintains Grassroots Perfection At Mohawk

Upgrade improved to five-for-five in the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots series for three-year-old filly trotters with a 1:54.3 win in Leg 4B on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Martin Trainees Take Both Coupe De L’Avenir Splits

Fillies from the barn of trainer Daniel Martin swept the pair of $7,500 Coupe de l’Avenir divisions for two-year-old trotters on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Hippodrome 3R.

Connell Park Cards Postponed Due To EHV-1 Concerns

Officials with Horse Racing New Brunswick (HRNB) are advising industry participants that the next two scheduled cards of racing at Connell Park Raceway will be postponed until later in the year as a precautionary measure while the current equine health situation is assessed.

Alberta Sires Stakes Set For Eventful Century Downs Finale

Century Downs will close out its 2026 harness racing season on Saturday, Aug. 29 featuring a pair of Alberta Sires Stakes finals for three-year-olds and on-track events including Cornstock and the third annual Dachshund Dash.

Grant Seeks Stakes Success At Mohawk

Owner Brad Grant will have horses competing in three of the four graded stakes events being held at his home track, Woodbine Mohawk Park in Ontario, on Saturday (Aug. 29), including pre-race favourite Athenas Girl in the $425,000 Grade 1 Peaceful Way for ttwo-year-old female trotters.

Willys Home Run Retired

Retired from racing, two-time O'Brien Award-winning millionaire Willys Home Run is keeping it all in the family.

First Driving Win For Comegna

Driver Jordan Comegna earned his first lifetime win while piloting two-year-old Highrise Hanover to his own maiden win on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Grand River Raceway.

So Much More Officially Retired

It's a sunny and serene summer afternoon in Granton, Ont. Kenn Beatson sits outside at his father Don's farm, and the duo is enjoying the warmth and tranquility provided by the rural setting.

Tuesday Georgian Triple For Loyer Trainees

Trainer Melissa Loyer added another trio of wins to her seasonal tally as her starters on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Georgian Downs went three-for-three.

MacDonell Wins Final Career Start

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Famer Paul MacDonell brought his illustrious career to an end on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and the conclusion came with one last trip the winner’s circle.