Melissa Keith

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The Light Speed Highlights Return To Rideau

Familiar faces and new voices highlighted the kick off to the Rideau Carleton Raceway meet as The Light Speed and Guy Gagnon teamed up to take down the $10,000 Preferred Pace, one of the reigning lead...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Changes In Store For Rideau Carleton In 2024

The first call to the post for Rideau Carleton Raceway’s 62nd season is scheduled for Sunday, March 24, and it promises to be a great season with numerous special events, a stop from the Ontario Sires...

Harness racing at Truro Raceway

Truro Announces Racing Analysts For 2023 Season

Truro Raceway has named the a pair of On-Air Racing Analysts who will host its broadcast for the upcoming harness racing season.

2021 O'Brien Awards

2021 O'Brien Award Winners Announced

February 06, 2022

Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2021 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, during a Virtual Gala videostreamed on standardbredcanada.ca on...

New Executive For USHWA Canada

November 17, 2021

The Canadian chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) voted in a new executive at its annual meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

From Keener To ‘Capper

“Sackville Downs had incredible crowds and handle up until it closed in the 1980s, so simply attending the races was enough to cultivate a strong interest in harness racing.”

Hervey Winners Featured On 'Post Time'

February 05, 2020

Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (Feb. 6) at 10:30 a.m. Mike Bozich and Michael Carter will be joined by Derick Gi...

USHWA Announces Media Award Winners

January 21, 2020

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the United States Harness Writers Association announced the winners of its 2019 John Hervey Awards, George Smallsreed Awards and Sam McKee Award.

New Group Doesn’t Mince Words

December 10, 2018

"If you don't attract young people that are passionate and involved and want to remain involved (in the industry) and we don't make it appealing to them, there's no long-term sustainability."

Keith To Debut At The Track On 2

September 13, 2018

With decades of experience in harness racing to her credit, award-winning writer Melissa Keith, of Lower Onslow, Nova Scotia, is on the move to western Canada and is set to make her professional race ...

Standardbred Canada Facilitates Industry Media Task Force

February 28, 2018

Standardbred Canada has been working with industry media professionals to identify and develop plans to assist in the promotion of harness racing by leveraging their expertise.

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Big Night For Canadians At Dan Patch Awards

February 27, 2017

On Sunday, February 26 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Canadians played a major role at the 2016 U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, presented by Hoos...

Reaction From Dan Patch Winners

February 26, 2017

The 2016 U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, presented by Hoosier Park, was held on Sunday night (February 26) at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.