HPIBet.com Underway At Woodbine March 04, 2016 Two divisions of the HPIBet.com Series went postward Friday evening at Woodbine Racetrack, with Our Hot Majorette and Much Adoo front-stepping their way to victory lane in their respective assignments...
SBOANJ To Refund Starting Fees March 04, 2016 In an effort to promote participation in the New Jersey Classic and the Miss New Jersey the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey will refund starting fees. Refunds will be sen...
Western Fair Trailer Variance Extended March 04, 2016 At its meeting on February 25, 2016, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) gave The Raceway at Western Fair District approval to extend a variance to the Rules of Standardbred Racing 2012.
New Photo Finish, Patrol Standards March 04, 2016 Following consultation with industry representatives, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has developed a comprehensive Service Standard document which provides for minimum standards of equipment used...
Grand River Donates To College March 04, 2016 The Grand River Agricultural Society recently presented the first of four cheques totalling $125,000 to benefit the Ontario Agricultural College Student Liaison Program at the University Of Guelph.
All Of Field’s Connections Weigh In March 04, 2016 When you’re looking to handicap a big race, there’s nothing better than to have comments from some of the connections of the horses that are set to slug it out. In terms of this Saturday’s late-closin...
Murray Ferriss Passes March 04, 2016 Longtime horseman Murray Ferriss of Cottam, Ont. passed away peacefully at his home, at the age of 80 on Thursday, March 3.
‘Houdini’ – A Character Since Day 1 March 04, 2016 “The day he was born, that night there was a ruckus coming from the barn and I went out with my rifle, thinking it might be a fox or a coyote. It turned out he was he was racing back and fourth…”
Social Media Committee Appointed March 04, 2016 Following the conclusion of the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting on Monday (Feb. 29), USTA President Phil Langley announced the formation of a Social Media Advisory Committ...
Class Jumpers To Meet Burke Duo March 04, 2016 In recent weeks, local standouts Dovuto Hanover and Rockeyed Optimist made their seasonal debuts at the Meadowlands Racetrack and showed no lack of late-staying power in upper-level events. On Saturda...
Yonkers/France Drivers Challenge March 04, 2016 A quintet of Yonkers Raceway’s best drivers are set to match mettle against their French counterparts in the inaugural Drivers’ Cup.