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Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs Boasts Handle Increase

December 09, 2024

The 2024 harness racing season wrapped up at Batavia Downs last Saturday, Dec. 7 and that also closed the track’s books for the year. After all the paperwork was finalized, the bottom line showed that...

Horses behind the starting gate at The Meadowlands

Meadowlands Sets The Pace With Handle

November 21, 2024

It’s no secret that when it comes to betting on Standardbred races, The Meadowlands is far and away the industry leader.

Maryland and Dexter Dunn

Racing Executives Comment On Record Breeders Crown

October 31, 2024

Last weekend at The Meadowlands, an all-time event handle record was established for the Breeders Crown held over Oct. 25-26.

Shark Week winning at Century Downs

Shark Week Stellar In Preferred

Western Canada's fastest pacer Shark Week showed off his talents in front of the Packwood Grand crowd at Century Downs as he cruised to an uncontested victory in the $25,000 Preferred Pace on Saturday...

Power And Grace winning at Buffalo Raceway

A Look Back At The 2024 Buffalo Raceway Season

"It was a nice meet overall," said Buffalo Raceway General Manager Jon Cramer as he reflected back on the recently completed 2024 season.

Racing action at Red Shores Summerside

Trotters Set For Rescheduled Monday Card At Summerside

On the heels of an all-time record wager on Governor’s Plate night, Red Shores Summerside will continue with a rescheduled Monday, July 22 evening card featuring the P.E.I. Colt Stakes for two and thr...

Its Academic winning at Plainridge Park

Its Academic, Sylvia Hanover Star On Spirit Of Massachusetts Day

Canadian-owned trotter Its Academic and pacing mare Sylvia Hanover were the stars of Spirit Of Massachusetts day on Sunday, July 21 at Plainridge Park.

Carbine winning at Scioto Downs

Strong Opening Weekend For Scioto Downs

The 2024 opening weekend at Eldorado Scioto Downs has come to a close. The cool night air during all three race cards may have hampered the fans on the patio, but inside establishments were full, espe...

Kildare King winning at Scioto Downs

Scioto Opens To Forceful Power, Kildare King

A pair of Open Trots highlighted the Friday, May 10 evening card at Eldorado Scioto Downs and for the second night in a row, there was significant growth in handle over 2023 with a 48 per cent increas...

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Handle Up Substantially For Scioto's Opener

Opening night at Eldorado Scioto Downs provided many things that aren’t typically wanted during a race card – a chilly, rainy evening with weather delays. However, the horses were ready to go on Thurs...

Mach Steady winning at Fraser Downs

Fraser Downs Wraps Up Successful Winter/Spring Meet

Fraser Downs' Winter/Spring Meet concluded on May 3 with double digit increases in wagering.

Its My Show

Its My Show Premiers A Winner At Oak Grove

North America Cup champ Its My Show made a successful four-year-old debut in one of seven $68,493 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) splits on a betting record-breaking Monday, May 6 at Oak Grove Racing, Gam...

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Daley Triples At Saratoga; 'Comeonover' Wins Open

A 14-race card full of rain and mud labelled the track sloppy for Sunday's (May 5) matinee ensemble at Saratoga Casino Hotel, but the weather posed no threat to Dan Daley, who piloted his trainees to ...