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The Youth Derby Winners making the fifth-race presentation

Youth Derby Awards Presented

October 07, 2025

The 2025 Youth Derby Awards Night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind the scenes access to the world of harness r...

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

BGRA Youth Derby Awards Night Saturday At Mohawk

September 30, 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) will host the finalists of the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Reminder: Youth Contest Deadline Approaches

August 26, 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) would like to reminder Ontario students that stories, poems and sketches for the Youth Literary Derby and/or Youth Art Derby contests at due by Aug. 31, 2025.

A new racegoer visits Clinton Raceway's paddock

New Racegoers Flock To Clinton Raceway

August 19, 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance hosted a successful VIP day on Sunday, Aug. 17 at Clinton Raceway where potential new fans and future supporters were introduced to harness racing.

Horses at Tom Rankin's farm, pictured during the 2024 Open House event

BGRA Youth Contest Entries Due

August 11, 2025

The clock is ticking! The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) Youth Contests are set to close on Aug. 31, 2025, and Ontario students are encouraged to get their entries in before it's too late.

A view of Tom Rankin's farm

Foals Steal The Show At Rankin Open House

There was no doubt in Tom Rankin’s mind who the stars of the Open House were at his St. Catharines, Ont. based breeding farm on Saturday, May 31. Seven foals were on the ground with their moms, and al...

Horses at Tom Rankin's farm, pictured during the 2024 Open House event

From The Farm To The Racetrack

The journey to the racetrack begins at the breeding farm and for Standardbred owner/breeder Tom Rankin, the entire breeding process fuels his passion for harness racing.

A young girl with a foal at the Rankins' Open House

Rankins Open Their Stable Doors For Open House

Standardbred breeders Beth and Tom Rankin are inviting the community to experience the magic and beauty of horses at their Standardbred breeding farm’s annual Open House in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sa...

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

BGRA Youth Contests Return For 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) has announced that prominent Standardbred breeder and owner Tom Rankin is once again supporting its Youth Contests in 2025.

Bill Galvin Racing Alliance Aims To Expand Outreach

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) will once again be promoting Ontario’s harness racing industry throughout the province in 2025.

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

BGRA Continues To Connect Community With Racing

December 20, 2024

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) had a second successful year in 2024 with programs that supported its mission to “work together to create and encourage partnerships and programs that will promo...

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

Youth Derby Awards Presented

October 07, 2024

The 2024 Youth Derby Awards Night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to harness racing at Wood...

Bill Galvin Racing Alliance To Award Youth Derby Winners

October 02, 2024

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) will be hosting the finalists in the 2024 Youth Literary Derby and Art Derby on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.