Cheering For Charity

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New Name For Rare Filly

January 16, 2019

It was announced this past fall that a rare filly in the Maritimes was in need of a name, and Trot Insider has been informed that, after a ‘name the foal’ contest was conducted, the young pacer now ha...

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Rare Filly Needs Name

October 10, 2018

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred horsepeople and fans alike will now have the chance to name a rare filly that recently hit the ground in the Maritimes.

Barona Lilac Retired

January 10, 2017

Trot Insider has learned that Barona Lilac, who has given so much both on and off the track during her career, has been retired. Now all of those that have loved watching the pacer on the track, or ha...

Close Call For Crowes, Barona Lilac

Barona Lilac has been a popular performer in the Maritimes, attracting a crowd with her well-publicized charitable endeavors. Her latest close encounter, however, almost proved to be a tragic one.

Cheering For Charity Horse Scores

Sunday marked the last day for the Cheering For Charity Drivers to rally up wins in support of Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia (BCANS) at Truro Raceway.

Mach Wheel Back In Truro Spotlight

Mach Wheel returned to the races after his winter break on Sunday (May 22) at Truro Raceway and dominated the top class for trainer/driver Darren Crowe.

Cheering For Charity To Return

After a very successful inaugural year at Truro Raceway, it has been announced that the Cheering for Charity program will return in June 2016.

Andrew Reflects On Cam Fella Award

February 16, 2016

This past weekend, the prestigious Cam Fella Award was presented for the first time since 2010 to William (Bill) Andrew in honour of his dedication and meritorious service to the Canadian harness raci...

Cheering For Charity Raises $7,000

December 01, 2015

On November 29, Cheering for Charity wrapped up for the season at Truro Raceway. Barona Lilac, joined by the Chief of the Bible Hill Volunteer Fire Brigade, Dwane Mellish, took a trip to the winner's ...

'Lilac' Repeats For Charity Campaign

November 08, 2015

The generous pacing mare Barona Lilac is off to a perfect start in her Cheering For Charity campaign for the Bible Hill Kinsmen as she notched her second straight victory this month in Truro Raceway's...

A Happy Halloween At Truro

November 01, 2015

The Halloween festivities carried over into Sunday at Truro Raceway, as the racing community and fans celebrated the popular holiday with costumes, trick-or-treating and other fun family activities at...

‘Ashes’ Pleases Fire Brigade

October 27, 2015

Ashes To Ashes made headlines leading up to the recently concluded Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Select Standardbred Yearling Sale. The successful bid on the Driven To Win colt was to be donated t...

Milestone For Meridian Farms

October 19, 2015

Bill Andrew has had a lifelong passion for Standardbred racing. Sitting with him in the Mid-City Grill restaurant on a blustery day at Century Downs, you would never know that this man has built a Can...