Coronavirus

Meadows Backstretch To Remain Open

The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has agreed in principle to pay approximately $100,000 per month to Penn National Gaming Inc. to keep the Meadows’ backstretch and track open for horsepeople...

Woodbine Backstretch Procedures Set

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the set of procedures it has implemented for the care of Thoroughbreds in the backstretch area of Woodbine Racetrack during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bartlett Recuperating From COVID-19

Despite no concrete timetable for his — or anyone’s — return to the races, driver Jason Bartlett is well into his recuperation from COVID-19.

Canadian Racing And COVID-19

What are the nation's harness racing associations doing for their respective horsepeople amid the current COVID-19 pandemic?

Ohio Racing Cancelled Through April 30

It has been announced that all racing in Ohio has now been cancelled through April 30, 2020.

Burke Optimistic For Quick Return

“There are ways (to return to live racing quickly). It would take some adjustments… You could put the horses together and we could separate people… We should be able to get back about the quickest of ...

Atlantic Yearling Nom Dates Adjusted

Trot Insider has been informed that the due date for all Atlantic yearling nominations have been changed from May 15 to May 31.

Atlantic Mares Series Payments Adjusted

Trot Insider has been informed that the due date for Atlantic Aged Mares Pacing Series stakes payments has been pushed back.

Quebec Stakes Payment Schedule Intact

The Quebec Jockey Club has confirmed to Trot Insider that all of its stakes payments will remain as scheduled.

Important COVID-19 Resources

Standardbred Canada has compiled a valuable set of online resources for its members amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Some BC Stakes Payment Dates Altered

Trot Insider has been informed that the due date for multiple stakes payments in British Columbia has been pushed from May 1 to July 2.

MA Sire Stakes To Be Rescheduled

The Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory Committee would like to notify all owners and trainers that the spring stakes scheduled at Rosecroft Raceway in April and May will be rescheduled in the fa...