Blanchard To Kawartha Saturday August 29, 2017 Kawartha Downs race fans will hear a voice behind the announcer’s microphone this Saturday night that they haven’t heard for a while, that of Greg Blanchard, who is filling in for regular announcer Ev...
Molson Pace Fun At Victoria Park May 25, 2017 Earlier this week, The Raceway at Western Fair District's Director of Racing Greg Blanchard and track announcer Sugar Doyle brought some mini Molson Pace fun to downtown London, Ont. in advance of the...
Greg Blanchard's Fantasy Stable May 18, 2017 Who would harness racing's sharpest minds select in the 2017 Trot Magazine Fantasy Stable? Trot Insider will feature 'expert picks' in advance of Friday's entry deadline.
Changes To Be Unveiled In London April 24, 2017 The staff at The Raceway at Western Fair District are busy gearing up for what promises to be a busy and exciting month of May with a couple of new initiatives thrown in for good measure.
Blanchard Comments On Sale Merger February 15, 2017 Following Tuesday's announcement regarding the Canadian Yearling Sale and Forest City Yearling Sale merger, The Raceway's manager Greg Blanchard has commented on Western Fair District serving as the v...
Gangle Joins The Western Fair District February 08, 2017 Growing up West Lorne, Ont., Greg Gangle considered The Raceway at Western Fair District his home track, so it will be a homecoming of sorts on March 6 when he starts his new job as assistant racing m...
The Raceway Posts Record Handle December 23, 2016 Friday night’s 16-race Super Card at The Raceway at Western Fair District produced an all-time record handle as patrons pushed $765,685 through the mutuel windows.
More On Drone Camera Experiment December 07, 2016 Last Friday's experiment using a drone-mounted camera to view the qualifying races at The Raceway at the Western Fair District has drawn more interest from outside the harness racing world.
The Raceway Is Revving Up September 15, 2016 Live harness racing is set to return next month at The Raceway at Western Fair District and it is going to be a busy October at the London oval.
Hall Of Famers Join Industry Day July 30, 2016 Greg Blanchard returns as the lead TV commentator for the Industry Day broadcast on August 1 at Grand River Raceway, as the Elora, Ont. track stages its 26th annual Industry Day Celebration. Throughou...
Glamour Boys In The Spotlight May 24, 2016 Three divisions of three-year-old pacing colts and geldings will kick off the 2016 Ontario Sires Stakes season Friday, May 27, on what promises to be a spectacular night of action at The Raceway at We...
Raceway Pleased With Trade Show May 15, 2016 The Raceway at Western Fair District’s Horse Ownership Trade Show, presented in co-operation with Standardbred Canada, was hosted on Friday night and Raceway representatives were very pleased with bot...