Martin On Mohawk Meet, Future April 13, 2017 “I think the people that race Standardbreds have come to recognize the limitations of racing at Woodbine.”
No Lease Deal In Fredericton October 11, 2016 Late Monday, officials with Horse Racing New Brunswick (HRNB) confirmed that the group was unable to reach a lease deal with Fredericton Exhibition Limited (FEL), placing the future of harness racing ...
Long-Term Lease For OLG, Mohawk September 23, 2016 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced it has reached a long-term lease agreement with the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) for gaming operations at Mohawk Racetrack in Milto...
Gall Addresses Fredericton Situation September 10, 2016 "As Canada celebrates its 250th anniversary of horse racing next year, it would be a terrible loss for the industry and our nation to lose a heritage site like Fredericton Raceway, one of Canada’s old...
Vokey, Fredericton Respond September 09, 2016 After Horse Racing New Brunswick (HRNB) issued a statement questioning its future at Fredericton Raceway, the operator of the racetrack has issued a response to the HRNB letter.
The End For Canada's Oldest Track? September 09, 2016 Is this Saturday's (September 10) card the final card of harness racing ever at Canada's oldest racetrack?
Lease Extended At Cal Expo June 08, 2016 The California Exposition and State Fair (Cal Expo) and current harness racing operator Watch and Wager LLC have reached an agreement to keep Cal Expo as the home of California harness racing until Ma...
Ottawa-Area Bundle Issues December 22, 2015 On Monday, December 21, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. announced that it is cancelling the Request for Pre-Qualification for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle.
On ‘Life Support,’ But Not Dead Yet November 30, 2015 Trot Insider has spoken with Northern Horsemen's Association President Bob Bodkin for an update in regard to the potential of live Standardbred racing returning to the Sudbury area.
Goderich Horsepeople Speak Out July 10, 2015 Standardbred racing participants in Goderich have been up in arms since June when the Town voted to not extend a lease of the former Goderich Raceway beyond June 30, 2016.
Slots Could Leave Flamboro April 30, 2015 According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., three to five companies could be selected to submit a Request For Proposal to run the slot-machine gaming operations at Flamboro Downs. Although, the...
Report: Fort Erie Sale Very Close July 30, 2014 It has been reported that a sale for Fort Erie's historic thoroughbred facility is expected to be completed as soon as this week.
Push For Michigan S-Bred Racing June 18, 2014 It has been reported that on Tuesday, June 17 in Michigan, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to lease the track at the Jackson County Fairgrounds to Jackson Raceway, LLC, whi...