Coronavirus

Woodbine Issues Protocol Update

As the racing industry in Ontario prepares for competition to resume, management from Woodbine Entertainment have issued an update on their participation protocols, chiefly with respect to travel rest...

Grand River Gears Up For Return

In light of the recent Government of Ontario “Roadmap to Reopen” announcement, a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province, Grand River Raceway is preparing to begin Standardbred ra...

Members Show Strong Vaccine Numbers

As the province of Ontario has indicated a return to racing is possible once certain vaccination criteria is met, the province's harness racing industry is certainly doing its part to flatten the curv...

Members: Take Our COVID-19 Vaccine Poll

With the vaccination roll-out well underway across the country, Standardbred Canada would like to hear from its Canadian members. If you have had your first vaccine, have an appointment scheduled, are...

COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic At Woodbine

Woodbine Entertainment has announced that a pop-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be hosted at Woodbine Racetrack, which is located in a ‘hot spot’, beginning on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. for th...

Woodbine Looks To Host Vaccination Clinic

As the province-wide shutdown in Ontario continues past its initial end date through to its new extended expiration on May 20, Woodbine Racetrack in Rexdale is in talks to use its currently vacant fac...

Moreau Steps Up To Help Horsepeople

While it's usually her husband making the headlines, Cheryl Moreau is stepping up to take a prominent role in trying to get horse racing in Ontario back on track as soon as possible.

N.A. Cup Moved To September

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the 38th Pepsi North America Cup, originally scheduled for June 19 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 11.

Bax On Vaccination Opportunity

For Matt Bax, the biggest shot in the arm Ontario horsepeople need at this time is exactly that.

Hippodrome 3R Postpones Opening

It is with deep regret that the Québec Jockey Club has announced that opening day for the 2021 harness racing meet at Hippodrome 3R has been postponed due to the pandemic.

McNair Moving Stateside

With the extension of Ontario’s shutdown and the return of racing in the province yet to have a clear date, driver Doug McNair will be taking his tack stateside.

Ontario Horsemen Head To Hoosier

As Ontario's harness racing industry continues to wait patiently for answers on a date to resume activity, a number of notable participants will be headed to the Hoosier State to compete as of this we...