British Columbia Racing

Fraser Downs

Fallout From Fraser Downs Closure

August 21, 2025

British Columbia's harness racing industry was blindsided when news broke last Friday afternoon, less than three weeks away from its scheduled fall meet at Fraser Downs, that its only provincial racet...

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Fraser Downs To Close

August 15, 2025

In a statement issued on Friday, Aug. 15, officials with Great Canadian Entertainment announced the immediate closure of British Columbia's only harness racing track, Fraser Downs.

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Update On Fraser Downs Backstretch Closure

With the scheduled Fraser Downs harness racing meet six weeks away, the reopening date for the backstretch remains unconfirmed as racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp. continues work on addre...

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HRBC Takes Legal Action Against Great Canadian

Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) has taken legal action against Fraser Downs operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation after discussions have broken down concerning plans for a backstretch clos...

Starting at Fraser Downs

2025 Race Dates Approved For British Columbia

December 17, 2024

The 2025 harness racing schedule for British Columbia has been approved with 56 race dates to be held at Fraser Downs at Elements Casino Surrey.

Dates Set For Fraser's Winter/Spring Meet

December 09, 2021

Race dates for the 2022 winter/spring harness racing meet at Fraser Downs have been finalized.

B.C. Government Provides Support For Racing

August 06, 2021

In a media release issued on Friday, Aug. 6, Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of B.C. (HBPA) stated they welcome the decision by the British Columbia...

Return Date Set For Fraser Downs

February 19, 2021

Harness Racing BC has announced the new 2021 race date schedule for Fraser Downs.

Robin, HRBC Part Ways

November 19, 2018

In an item that flew under the radar to many in the industry, it was recently communicated that Carla Robin, the executive director of Harness Racing BC, is no longer with the organization.

Positive Strides In British Columbia

After a rough winter with questions about the track and race dates, signs point to optimism for Western Canada's horsemen after recent developments concerning Fraser Downs and racing in British Columb...

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Fraser: Purse Increase, Dates Added

Officials with Harness Racing BC have announced that additional race dates will take place this fall at Fraser Downs, and that purses will be increased by 10 per cent.

BC Horse Population Incentive Program

Officials with Harness Racing BC have released the details of its 2017 Horse Population Incentive Program.

Fraser Track Conditions Discussed

February 22, 2017

Officials from Harness Racing BC and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation have commented on the current state of the track at Fraser Downs, which has been hampered by numerous freeze/thaw cycles this...