Coronavirus

McNair To Race For Red Cross

Doug McNair, the leading driver at Woodbine Mohawk Park, has informed track officials that he will be donating all his earnings from the Saturday, March 14 card of harness racing to the Canadian Red C...

Faraldo Tests Negative For COVID-19

On Saturday (March 14) the Standardbred Owners Association of New York issued a statement on the status of its President Joe Faraldo, who had been in close proximity to the now-deceased John Brennan.

Harness Racing COVID-19 Updates

The most up to date information from the North American harness racing industry pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic is located here. Coverage includes news, closures and access changes....read on

Mohawk To Race; Closed To Public

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of the safety of customers, employees, horsepeople and the larger community, Woodbine Entertainment announced on Saturday, March 14 that it wil...

Pompano Still To Race Sunday

Pompano Park will still race on Sunday, March 15 but with updated stipulations.

Racing In Ohio To Continue

A release issued on Saturday (March 14) by the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association confirms that harness racing will continue at the state's active racetracks.

Freehold Update On Live Racing

Freehold Raceway issued a revised statement on live racing and continued operations based on further discussion with local health officials late Friday evening, March 13.

Monticello Closes Until April

In a statement issued on Friday (March 13) management at Monticello Raceway announced that the track and its simulcast area would close for the rest of the month.

AGCO Halts Breathalyzer Tests

The AGCO is actively reviewing Ontario’s horse racing rules and regulations to ensure responsible measures are taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Cal Expo Restricting Entry

A notice from Cal Expo issued on Friday (March 13) indicated that the track will conduct live harness racing this weekend but is restricting access to the facility.

Racing Deals With COVID-19 Outbreak

The North American harness racing industry is not immune to the effects of the world's current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with many tracks cancelling races or forced into emergency action.

WEG Monitoring COVID-19 Developments

Management from the Woodbine Entertainment Group has issued a statement to its guests with respect to recent developments concerning the spread of COVID-19.