Community Rallies Against Fraser Downs Closure September 12, 2025 “What’s the hurry, Surrey? Why aren’t we racing today? There’s nothing in the community plan. There’s nothing going on here for years.”
Public Rally Planned In Support Of Fraser Downs August 31, 2025 Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) is calling on supporters of the harness racing industry to attend a public rally on Thursday, Sept. 4 following the sudden closure of Fraser Downs in Surrey, B.C...
A Call For Action In British Columbia August 22, 2025 With the news that the City of Surrey has chosen to enact its lease recapture clause on the land currently occupied by Fraser Downs, the harness racing industry in British Columbia wants answers. Now.
Fallout From Fraser Downs Closure August 21, 2025 British Columbia's harness racing industry was blindsided when news broke last Friday afternoon, less than three weeks away from its scheduled fall meet at Fraser Downs, that its only provincial racet...
Update On Fraser Downs Backstretch Closure July 26, 2025 With the scheduled Fraser Downs harness racing meet six weeks away, the reopening date for the backstretch remains unconfirmed as racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp. continues work on addre...
HRBC Takes Legal Action Against Great Canadian May 21, 2025 Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) has taken legal action against Fraser Downs operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation after discussions have broken down concerning plans for a backstretch clos...
Record-Breaking ASHA Yearling Sale Shatters Expectations September 26, 2023 "I’m ecstatic. Alberta’s breed improvement program -- including incentives for buying mares in foal -- in Alberta is obviously working."
Fraser Downs Fall Meet Opens Thursday September 12, 2023 Kelly MacMillan, president of Harness Racing BC, sensed something positive was in the works at Fraser Downs early into the 2023 spring season.
Wagering Up At Fraser Downs May 08, 2023 The 2023 winter/spring meet at Fraser Downs finished with wagering numbers on the rise and “great vibes all around,” according to Kelly MacMillan, President of Harness Racing BC.
Mandatory Payout For Fraser's Pick 5 Jackpot March 28, 2023 It will be a two-way celebration for fans on and off track when Standardbred racing resumes at Fraser Downs on Thursday and Friday nights (March 30 and 31).
Fraser Downs Gaining Momentum March 08, 2023 Life-long horsemen have their own way of saying “spring is in the air.”
B.C. Government Provides Support For Racing August 06, 2021 In a media release issued on Friday, Aug. 6, Harness Racing B.C. (HRBC) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of B.C. (HBPA) stated they welcome the decision by the British Columbia...
BC's 2016 Award Winners March 03, 2017 On Tuesday night (February 28) Harness Racing B.C. held its annual awards banquet and feted the top horsepeople and equine athletes from the 2016 harness racing season.
