Live Racing

Woodbine, T-Bred Horsepeople Ink Deal

The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario recently announced the signing of a contract that guarantees 133 dates of Thoroughbred racing at Wo...

GCG Suspends Simulcasting At Georgian

It has been reported that the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has 'tentatively' shut down the simulcasting area at Georgian Downs effective April 1 until live racing at the Innisfil, Ont. track returns.

Soulliere Comments On Dresden

Winrac President Pat Soulliere has gone on the record regarding the prospects of live harness racing being hosted at Dresden Raceway this year.

Yorkton, West Meadows Race Date News

January 29, 2013

Saskatchewan harness tracks have received some good news from the Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority and they are now half way to finalizing race dates for 2013.

For Sale: Fort Erie Race Track

January 08, 2013

According to a report out of Niagara Falls, the Fort Erie Race Track is up for sale.

Smooth Sailing Reported In BC

December 05, 2012

When the announcement of a planned south Surrey casino came to light this past summer in BC, local businesses loyal to Fraser Downs let it be known that they were against the expansion due to the assu...

Three Truro Cards Cancelled

December 04, 2012

The Maritimes Provinces Harness Racing Commission has approved a request to cancel three upcoming scheduled programs of live racing at Truro Raceway.

Scarborough Downs Gets 2012 Dates

November 30, 2011

It has been reported that Scarborough Downs has narrowly avoided a race-date cut for its 2012 season of live racing. "I agonize over making this recommendation," Maine Harness Racing Commission Execut...

Lease For Big M Takeover Imminent?

November 30, 2011

Prospective Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural has gone on the record as saying that he hopes to sign a lease this coming Monday (December 5) to take over operating control of the East Rutherfo...

Anti-Gaming Zoning Bill Tabled In MD

November 16, 2011

On Tuesday, November 15 in Maryland, the Prince George's County Council voted in favour of tabling a bill which would alter zoning laws and thus ban the implementation of expanded gaming in the county...

WMR Organizers Thrilled With First Meet

October 12, 2011

"I think it was very well received by the community and it's too bad we couldn't keep it going a little longer. We had great crowds, a lot of wagers. I think it all exceeded our expectations."

Rosecroft Purchase Finalized

February 28, 2011

On Monday, February 28, Penn National Gaming completed its transaction to purchase Rosecroft Raceway, thus completing the track’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan which called for the sale of substantia...

WEG, HBPA Sign Five-Year Agreement

February 18, 2011

The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario have signed an agreement ensuring 167 dates of thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack every year...