Jim Mcdonald

In loving memory of Jim McDonald

James R. 'Jim' McDonald Passes; Arrangements Set

Newfoundland native, Florida Harness Racing Hall of Famer and accomplished lifelong horseman James R. "Jim" McDonald, 69, passed away suddenly at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the...

Tioga Strong artwork by Jessica Hallett

In Tribute To Tioga Downs

November 11, 2023

Horses. Standardbreds. Racehorses. Athletes. Just some of the ways to describe our whole world in the harness racing industry; however, the key word that resonates with horsemen across the world is "f...

Artful Impulse Caps McDonald's Big Night

Mc Tinys Hope and Ontario-bred Artful Impulse were victorious in their respective $9,700 trotting and pacing feature events hosted by Pompano Park on Wednesday night.

McDonald Joins 1,000-Win Club

February 26, 2014

Veteran driver/trainer Jim McDonald joined the 1,000-win club by guiding Etruscan Hanover to victory in a lifetime-best 1:55.4 performance on Monday night at Pompano Park.

Millionaire Continues Pompano Success

Millionaire pacer Hyperion Hanover and driver Stephane Lareau were the stars under the stars on Saturday night as Pompano Park participated in Back To The Track Night with bingo, starting gate rides, ...

McDonald Takes Lead In Trainer Standings

Jim McDonald surged to the lead by sending out a pair of winners on the Wednesday evening, June 13 program

Pompano Trainers Race Heating Up

The back and forth volleying between Jim McDonald and Kim Sears for top trainer honours looks like it will go right down to the July 28 conclusion of the Spring/Summer meet at the Isle Casino Racing P...

Florida Hall Of Fame Inductees Honoured

February 20, 2012

With the largest attendance in more than 15 years, the Florida USHWA Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association, held its 21st annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet Sunday at the Fort Laude...

McDonald Upsets The Applecart

December 16, 2010

Jim McDonald refuses to take all the credit for pulling off Wednesday's major upset at Pompano Park