Mike Downey

Rekindling Gold Cup & Saucer Magic

August 21, 2020

On Saturday (August 22) two New Brunswick-owned pacers will take part in what many consider the biggest half-mile race in Canada, the Guardian Gold Cup & Saucer at Red Shores Racetrack & Casin...

Trites Takes Fredericton Titles

September 29, 2014

With the 2014 season in the books at Fredericton Raceway, Todd Trites walked away with another dash winning crown at the capital city oval.

Ramblinglily Named Saint John HOY

The Saint John Harness Horseman's Association honoured its top horsemen and equine performers on Saturday night with the coveted Horse of the Year award handed out among all other categories for 2013.

Rose Valley Named Fredericton HOY

Rose Valley, last year’s three-year-old pacing filly sensation trained by Mike Campbell, was named the 2013 Fredericton Raceway Horse of the Year in ceremonies held Saturday evening at the Fredericton...

Barrieau Batting Big Numbers

November 25, 2013

New Brunswick's marquee harness racing driver finds himself in familiar territory when it comes to racing statistics in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Downey Triples At Fredericton Raceway

Veteran harness driver, Mike Downey rattled off a driving triple during Victoria Day festivities at Fredericton Raceway. Competing over muddy track conditions during a cool and rainy holiday weekend,...

Joseph Michael Bests EPR Pacers Again

December 01, 2012

Joseph Michael tripled in the top pacing class at Exhibition Park Raceway for driver Todd Trites and trainer Eric Wilson with a gate-to-wire romp from the outside post position on Saturday afternoon.

Training Hat Trick For Downey At Frex

September 18, 2012

Veteran horseman Mike Downey put on a training clinic during Tuesday’s 11-race card at Fredericton Raceway.

NB Horse Population Bolstered

November 19, 2008

Saturday, November 22 at Exhibition Park Raceway will mark the return of a number of prominent New Brunswick horsemen from their yearly campaign to the state of Maine.