Harness Racing

Leamington Mayor Backing Proposal

September 10, 2012

Leamington Mayor John Paterson has let his excitement be known in regard to the possibility of the Leamington Fairgrounds playing host to an increased amount of live race dates in the future.

Sale Won't Affect Bonnie Castle Plans

February 28, 2012

It has been reported that there is an impending sale for the Bonnie Castle Manor and Marina in upstate New York, but any sale, if it is to happen, should not affect the racino proposal

Day Lobbying For Running Aces Slots

January 11, 2012

It was announced in early October of last year that former Minnesota Senator Dick Day was walking away from 'Racino Now,' a mainly thoroughbred pro-racino lobbying effort in the state. Now, Day is bac...

Murphy Launches NB Liberal Leadership Campaign

January 06, 2012

New Brunswick lawyer, former provincial cabinet minister and standardbred breeder/owner Michael Murphy held a press conference on Thursday, January 5 in which he declared he will be campaigning to bec...

Pena Files Lawsuit Over 'Big M' Barring

January 06, 2012

According to a report, the Meadowlands Racetrack's 2011 leading trainer, Lou Pena, has filed suit against the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and Jeff Gural after the track opted to bar the...

No Recipient For Cam Fella Award

January 05, 2012

Standardbred Canada today announced there will not be a 2011 recipient for the Cam Fella Award

Finalists Announced For 2011 Media Excellence Awards

January 04, 2012

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 Media Excellence Awards. The Media Excellence Awards program is aimed at honouring those who have, through one piece of exceptiona...

Two Shots At Lifetime Dream

January 03, 2012

As Woodbine Racetrack’s winter stakes get underway, trainers are hoping to start the 2012 racing season off on the right hoof

Weaver Loves Canadian Harness Racing

January 03, 2012

Standardbred Canada would like to congratulate Sydney Weaver of Acton, Ont., the winner of the 'I Love Canadian Harness Racing' Fan Club’s VIP O’Brien Awards package

2011 O’Brien Award Finalists Announced

December 21, 2011

On Wednesday, December 21, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2011 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season

Forbes Tells NJTHA's Side Of The Story

December 13, 2011

New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association President John Forbes has taken the opportunity to go on the record in regard to the failed deal which would have seen control of Monmouth Park transferr...

Gov. Christie On Failed Monmouth Deal

December 12, 2011

Governor Chris Christie has addressed the media in regard to the failed deal which would have seen Morris Bailey take over control of Monmouth Park from the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authorit...