Greg Blanchard

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Gears Up For Meet Opener

September 15, 2026

The Raceway at Western Fair District is set to welcome horseplayers, horsepeople and fans back to live harness racing on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, signalling the start of the 2026-27 season highlighted by...

So Much More Wall of Fame presentation

So Much More Feted At Western Fair; Forest City Pace Renamed

A true Canadian harness racing icon was celebrated in fitting fashion on Friday evening, May 15 as So Much More was officially inducted into The Raceway at Western Fair District’s prestigious Wall of ...

Greg Blanchard's 2026 Fantasy Stable

Greg Blanchard's 2026 Fantasy Stable

Who have harness racing's sharpest minds selected in the 2026 TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable? Trot Insider will feature 'expert picks' in advance of the deadline for this year's contest.

O'Brien Awards co-hosts Greg Blanchard and Mark McKelvie

Blanchard, McKelvie Excited To Host 37th O’Brien Awards

January 22, 2026

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Greg Blanchard and Mark McKelvie will co-host the 37th O’Brien Awards Black-Tie Gala on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the J-AAR Expo Centre at Western Fair Distr...

2025 O'Brien Awards

Western Fair District Excited To Host O’Brien Awards Weekend

January 18, 2026

Standardbred Canada (SC) is proud to partner with Western Fair District to host the 37th O’Brien Awards Gala on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at the J-AAR Expo Centre in London, Ont.

Harness racing at Western Fair Raceway

Behind The Scenes At Western Fair

December 04, 2025

Beyond the careers in harness racing that involve handling, caring for and racing horses, the industry employs many valuable individuals in essential roles behind the scenes.

Details announced for the 2025 O'Brien Awards

37th O’Brien Awards Head To London

November 27, 2025

Standardbred Canada (SC) is thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated details for the 37th O’Brien Awards Weekend — a high-energy, star-studded celebration guaranteed to deliver unforgettable moments.

Greg Blanchard's 2025 Fantasy Stable

Greg Blanchard's 2025 Fantasy Stable

Who have harness racing's sharpest minds selected in the 2025 TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable? Trot Insider will feature 'expert picks' in advance of the deadline for this year's contest.

2024 O'Brien Awards hosts Greg Blanchard and Ken Middleton

2024 O’Brien Awards Hosts Announced

January 22, 2025

Standardbred Canada (SC) is pleased to announce that Ken Middleton and Greg Blanchard will co-host the 36th O’Brien Awards on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel in Mississaug...

Greg Blanchard's 2024 Fantasy Stable

Greg Blanchard's 2024 Fantasy Stable

Who have harness racing's sharpest minds selected in the 2024 TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable? Trot Insider will feature 'expert picks' in advance of the deadline for this year's contest.

2023 O'Brien Awards hosts Ken Middleton and Greg Blanchard

2023 O'Brien Awards Hosts Announced

January 19, 2024

Standardbred Canada (SC) is pleased to announce that Greg Blanchard and Ken Middleton will co-host the 2023 O’Brien Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Delta by Marriott Prince Edward in Charlottet...

Greg Blanchard's Fantasy Stable

Greg Blanchard's Fantasy Stable

Who have harness racing's sharpest minds selected in the 2023 TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable? Trot Insider will feature 'expert picks' in advance of the deadline for this year's contest.

Jimmy Freight winning the 2022 Camluck Classic

Western Fair Wraps Up Record Month, Looks Ahead

The Raceway at Western Fair District capped off a record fiscal year for wagering this past Friday evening as horseplayers put $708,000 through the windows during the March 31 program, contributing to...