Jackson Wittup

Century Moves Saturday Qualifiers

Officials with Century Downs Racetrack and Casino have informed Trot Insider that the qualifying session that was scheduled for Saturday, April 18 has been rescheduled and will now take place at the B...

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“Horsemen have kind of been down in the dumps because they’ve been talking about it and it never actually happened. Now that it’s actually happening, there have been a lot of smiles on people’s faces....

B.C. Gets Paskaruk To O’Briens

January 16, 2015

Thanks to horsepeople, Harness Racing BC, and the organization’s outgoing executive director, Jackson Wittup, O’Brien Award finalist Cherie Paskaruk will be at the awards gala in Mississauga, Ont. on ...

Wittup To Century Downs

January 09, 2015

Harness Racing BC Executive Director Jackson Wittup has announced that he will be leaving his post, as he has accepted the position of racing secretary at the new Century Downs racetrack in Balzac, Al...

Wittup Comments On Mixed Sale

November 26, 2014

Harness Racing British Columbia Executive Director Jackson Wittup has commented on the recent mixed sale which took place this past weekend at the Fraser Downs paddock.

Shoeing On Showcase

September 19, 2014

When it comes to shoeing, it is safe to say that every farrier can relate to the sentiment that, “You can read about it, you can talk about it, but doing it is a different story."

Harness Racing A Hit In Osoyoos

August 18, 2014

The first ever racing card featuring quarter-horse, thoroughbred and harness racing at Desert Park in Osoyoos, B.C. drew thousands of people to the interior B.C. oval.

A Racing First For Canada?

August 11, 2014

With less race dates in 2014, the horse racing industry in British Columbia has decided to look outside the box by looking to the inside, or more specifically, the interior.

Charities To Benefit From NDC Challenge

August 07, 2014

Not only is the 2014 National Driving Championship at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at Charlottetown Driving Park title on the line later this month, but also a cheque for $1,000 for one of the coun...

Strong Response To Langley Fundraising

Harness Racing BC Executive Director Jackson Wittup has said that the response to fundraising efforts for the families of the recent fire in Langley have been “overwhelming.”

BC Racing Options Discussed

February 19, 2014

Harness Racing B.C. Executive Director Jackson Wittup has said that with a five-year deal for horse racing in the province, the industry will have the chance to explore other options in regard to summ...

Five-Year Deal For B.C. Racing

February 15, 2014

The B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management Committee finalized a multi-year funding arrangement among the principal participants in the industry -- track operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp., the Thoro...