J.r. Plante

Uptown Funk Livin' It Up At Flamboro

December 05, 2018

Despite being briefly headed with five-sixteenths to go, Woodbine invader Uptown Funk ($10.90) delivered a masterpiece in Wednesday evening's (Dec. 5) $8,400 top-class pace at Flamboro Downs, turning ...

Mach Magic Digs Deep At Georgian

After withstanding third-quarter pressure from Dazzling Rockette, Mach Magic ($10.80) stubbornly denied a sweeping stretch bid from 8-5 favourite Howmacfiesty in Tuesday evening's (June 12) $8,500 Pre...

Plante Discusses Absence

August 17, 2017

Jean Rene ‘J.R.’ Plante has been noticeably absent from the southern Ontario racing scene for much of 2017. He has taken the time to explain his absence to Trot Insider, and has also commented on whet...

Flamboro Race Declared 'No Contest'

September 21, 2014

Flamboro Downs' 10th race on Saturday night was declared a 'No Contest' after a multiple horse accident occurred heading into the stretch towards the half-mile mark.

ORDC Draw Complete

The draw for the Ontario Regional Driving Championship this Friday, May 9 at The Raceway at Western Fair District is now complete.

ORDC Drivers Confirmed

The field for the 2014 Ontario Regional Driving Championship scheduled for Friday, May 9 at The Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ont. has been confirmed.

Six For Plante; Another Spill

Horses scattered in every direction in Tuesday's fourth race at The Western Fair District when pacing filly Lookers Destiny made a wild break in the first turn, which in turn caused confusion and inte...

Plante Surpasses 2,000-Win Mark

December 31, 2012

Driver J.R. Plante had more than just the New Year to celebrate on Monday evening as he reached a special career milestone with a pair of wins early on the card at Georgian Downs.

Plante Secures Flamboro Dash Title; WEG, CDP Races Up For Grabs

December 30, 2012

Bragging rights are on the line as the 2012 Canadian harness racing season concludes, with tight races between trainers and drivers at tracks across the country.

Plante Puts Up Five At Flamboro

December 26, 2012

J.R. Plante put together a five-win performance at Flamboro Downs on Boxing Day, and in doing so he’s just one win away from enjoying his first ever 400-win season.

Series Winners Help Plante To Five-Bagger

December 23, 2012

J.R. Plante picked up a pair of live catch-drives aboard Camerons Pacing Series winners Loves A Challenge and Star Chaser en route to a five-win Saturday night at Georgian Downs.

ORC Releases Rulings

November 06, 2012

On Monday, the Ontario Racing Commission released a number of rulings regarding standardbred racing. Please use the links below to access the ORC’s release of the following Rulings:

Drivers Answer "What Now?"

Amidst the province’s racing upheaval, three Ontario drivers share their hopes (and fears) about the day after tomorrow. And the day after that. And the day after that.