A Christmas Miracle For Racing Family December 18, 2013 This holiday season, Frank Rende Jr. is conjuring up every ounce of his faith, work ethic and positive energy to pull through a recent family disaster.
Trainers Recovering From Barn Fire April 11, 2013 It’s been nearly two months since every horse owner’s worst nightmare.
Flamboro Cancels After Race Four March 15, 2013 Flamboro Downs has been forced to cancel the last eight harness races on its Friday card following an electrical fire that caused its lighting to short-circuit.
Mare Perishes In Barn Fire February 04, 2013 A barn fire in Northern Ontario has claimed the life of an accomplished standardbred broodmare and devastated the farm's owners.
Horsepeople Helping Fire Victims December 12, 2012 When a tragedy takes place in the standardbred industry, it doesn’t take long for the sport’s participants to rally and lend a hand to those in need.
Second Newfoundland Barn Fire December 11, 2012 While standardbreds were saved from a barn fire on Monday in the Goulds area of Newfoundland, a second barn fire early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of seven horses.
Serious Barn Fire In Goulds December 10, 2012 Preliminary reports out of Newfoundland indicate that anywhere from nine to 15 racehorses escaped a serious barn fire in the Goulds on Monday, December 10.
Henry Ties Win Record On Heritage Night September 16, 2012 Driver Trevor Henry won seven of the 12 races on Heritage Night at Hanover Raceway Saturday, including the race named for his father Ross.
Hanover's Saturday Card A Go September 15, 2012 While fire destroyed much of the Hanover Raceway judges' booth on Thursday afternoon, crews have put together a makeshift judges' booth in the grandstand complete with photo finish, timing and announc...
Update: Fire At Hanover Raceway September 13, 2012 A fire has caused serious damage to the judges' stand and photo finish booth at Hanover Raceway, putting this weekend's card in jeopardy.
Lawsuit Filed Over 2009 Lebanon Fire January 12, 2012 It has been reported that a lawsuit was filed last month in regard to the December 2009 backstretch fire at Ohio's Lebanon Raceway which led to the death of two grooms and 43 standardbred racehorses
Veitch Files Appeal Over Dismissal December 01, 2011 After having been fired by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission earlier this week, former chief racing steward John Veitch has filed an appeal