Coronavirus

H3R Stakes Update; Quebec OTBs Closed

Hippodrome 3R General Manager Murielle Thomassin has stated that 2020 stakes races at H3R will be rescheduled, but that all stakes payments must be maintained in order for horses to remain eligible.

Will Stakes Races Be Rescheduled?

With the announcement of the unprecedented changes to Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the question looms if something similar is planned for harness racing's m...

Revision: Mohawk's Thursday Qualifiers

Woodbine Mohawk Park has adjusted the start time and order of its qualifiers to limit traffic in the paddock.

Alberta Casinos, Tracks Close

On Tuesday, March 17, the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) advised its members and partner organizations that live harness racing would be put on hold effectively immediately due to the p...

Hippodrome 3R Delays Season

In a statement issued on Tuesday (March 17) the Quebec Jockey Club Board of Directors has made the decision to delay the start of the 2020 harness racing season at Hippodrome 3R.

Tioga And Vernon Closures Announced

Officials with Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have announced that both locations have closed down through the end of March due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus (pandemic).

Harrington Closed Until At Least April 1

Officials with Harrington Raceway and Casino have communicated that the facility is officially closed until April 1.

Greenwood, WEGZ Temporarily Closed

Woodbine Entertainment has announced via social media that closures are now in place for WEGZ Stadium Bar and Greenwood Teletheatre.

Western Fair District Racing Tonight

Horseplayers are reminded that The Raceway at Western Fair District is planning on going forward with its program of live racing that is scheduled for this evening (Wednesday, March 18).

Temporary Pocono Closure Announced

Officials with The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono have announced that the track will not be hosting live horse racing for at least two weeks.

Hambo Society Processing Payments

Officials with the Hambletonian Society have provided an update in regard to operations and contingency plans in light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Kentucky Derby Rescheduled

It has been announced that the 146th Kentucky Derby, which was scheduled for May 2, 2020, has now been rescheduled.