Herve Filion

SC Rewind: Hervé Has Arrived

February 01, 2020

This week's Rewind is a special edition; all about the life and times of the great Hervé Arthur Filion. The timing is intended to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the birthday of this late harne...

Canada's Solid WDC Record

Canadian drivers have a solid track record in the World Driving Championship (WDC) with a total of five titles since the event started in 1970.

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International Whip Exchange Completed

January 05, 2018

German harness driver Hans Frömming was a world record holder, a globe-trotter and, most importantly, a goodwill ambassador for the German trotting sport. In March 1975, he travelled to Toronto’s Gree...

The ‘Big M’ To Celebrate Filion’s Life

The life and career of legendary harness racing driver Hervé Filion will be celebrated Saturday, July 22 at the Meadowlands Racetrack with a series of events to honour the Hall of Famer who passed awa...

Stars Shine On Sun Stakes Saturday

The $2 million Sun Stakes Saturday card at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono featured brilliant performances by stars Agent Q, Fear The Dragon, Keystone Velocity and Devious Man.

Farewell: Signs From Hervé

On the eve of the 250th Anniversary of horse racing, the great Hervé Filion was today laid to rest in Gatineau, Quebec. And, in truly remarkable ways, his presence was felt...read on

Updated Arrangements For Herve Filion

Trot Insider has learned there is a change to the service planned for harness racing legend and Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame driver Herve Filion, who passed away Thursday morning (June 22) at th...

Filion Honoured; Finals In Quebec

After Hippodrome 3R’s third race on Sunday, June 25, the management and horsepeople at the track paid tribute to harness racing legend Herve Filion, who passed away Thursday at age 77.

Memorial Service For Filion Set For 3R

The staff and management and the horsemen at Hippodrome 3R will have a special memorial service honouring harness racing legend Herve Filion on Sunday.

Herve Filion Passes; Arrangements Set

Legendary Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame driver Herve Filion passed away Thursday morning (June 22) at the age of 77. A change to the

SC Rewind: Herve Makes History

January 31, 2015

In this week's edition of Rewind Robert Smith recalls the day back in 1968 when a young Herve Filion came to Greenwood as part of his record breaking season and recorded win No. 400.

Filion Added To Legends’ Day

August 07, 2013

Clinton Raceway has added one of the most legendary Canadian drivers of all time, Herve Filion, to their Legends Day line-up on Sunday, August 18.

Takter Joins Hall Of Fame Drivers' Race

Jimmy Takter, three-time Trainer of the Year, will join the field for the $10,000 Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gerry Memorial Trot for Hall of Fame members at Goshen Historic Track on July 7. Takter replaces...