Horner Elected New SC Chair February 02, 2019 On Saturday, February 2, Standardbred Canada elected its Officers and Executive Committee for 2019.
Local Reaction To Western Fair Situation January 13, 2019 In light of Gateway Casinos’ announcement that it has leased land for development elsewhere in London, Ont., the CBC has taken a trip to The Raceway at Western Fair District to discuss the topic of ga...
Horner Calls For Government Support January 03, 2019 Horsepeople in southwestern Ontario are being encouraged to contact their local MPPs and politicians of all levels to express a message of urgency regarding the future of harness racing at The Raceway...
'Joy'-Filled Season For Horner February 02, 2018 Despite a winless freshman campaign, The Joy Luck Club blossomed into a champion filly at three, capturing the $225,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final at Mohawk to cap a 14-win season. And for Mark...
Western Fair Discussions Continue November 13, 2017 The London Free Press has published an article about the ongoing discussions in regard to future gaming and potential expansion at the Western Fair District.
Early Patience Paying Dividends October 02, 2017 “We really focused on preparing her for a lifetime of racing. It was about doing the right thing and ensuring she developed in the right way. People speak of the fact she didn’t win in 10 starts (last...
Colville Re-Elected As SC Chair January 28, 2017 On Friday, January 27, Standardbred Canada elected its Officers & Executive Committee for 2017.
Button Up A Life Changer September 13, 2016 “I think like all great horses, he had the will to compete and win and he was tough as nails. He had great gate speed and was sound for a lot of years.”
Button Up Retired June 02, 2016 Button Up, one of the most recognizable names in Ontario harness racing over the past decade, has officially hung up his horse shoes at age 13.
Meeting Attendance Encouraged February 05, 2016 Via release, the four horsepeople behind a polarizing proposal for the Ontario horse racing industry have stated that they are cautiously optimistic about upcoming information sessions that have been ...
Western Fair Ready To Kick Off Meet October 05, 2015 Trainer Mark Horner of St Marys, Ont. has said that he and other horsepeople are hoping The Raceway at The Western Fair District’s 2015-16 live racing meet can build on momentum achieved last season w...
‘Looooooooooou’ Turning Heads November 27, 2013 Mark Horner is the first to admit that he’s not a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, but when he hears the name Franceschetti, he can’t help but get excited.