Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission

MPHRC Introduces New Conduct Standards

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has introduced a new set of Conduct Standards for licensees, reinforcing its commitment to integrity, professionalism, and accountability acros...

MPHRC Issues Coggins Test Reminder

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) would like to remind all trainers of their responsibilities under Rule 149 of the MPHRC Rulebook regarding Coggins Test certificates.

Qualifying action at Truro Raceway

Paddock Meeting Set For Truro Raceway

A paddock meeting will be held at Truro Raceway on Sunday, May 17.

Harness racing at Charlottetown Driving Park

Race Reports From MPHRC Now Available

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has partnered with Standardbred Canada (SC) to post daily judges' reports from Atlantic Canada's Standardbred racetracks on the SC website.

MPHRC Terminates Automatic Allocation Policy

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) announced on Tuesday, May 12 that it has terminated the proposed five and five per cent automatic allocation policy for licensed trainers and l...

Heading to the gate at Northside Downs

Northside Downs Paddock Meeting Notice

A paddock meeting will be held at Northside Downs on Saturday, May 9 at 12:15 p.m. (ADT).

MPHRC Announces Start-Up Meeting Details

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission has released details for a start-up meeting to prepare industry participants for the upcoming 2026 racing season.

MPHRC Pauses Automatic Allocation Policy

The proposed May 1, 2026 implementation date of the five and five per cent automatic allocation policy for licensed trainers and licensed drivers in the Maritime region is on pause.

Folland Named New MPHRC Director Of Racing

February 20, 2026

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) announced Derek Folland as its new Director of Racing on Friday, Feb. 20.

Harness Racing at Charlottetown Driving Park

Maritime Race Dates Approved For 2026

December 24, 2025

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved race dates for 2026.

MPHRC Amends Start Date For Automatic Purse Allocations

December 09, 2025

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved an amendment to the previously issued Directive respecting the implementation of automatic five per cent purse allocations to trai...

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MPHRC Issues Equine Herpes Virus Advisory

November 29, 2025

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) advises industry participants and racetrack operators that it continues to actively monitor developments in the United States and Canada regard...

MPHRC Appoints DesRoches As P.E.I. Commissioner

November 24, 2025

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) announced on Monday, Nov. 24 the appointment of Roger DesRoches as a Commissioner for Prince Edward Island.