Niatross

Race Rewind: Final Start For Niatross

December 27, 2020

Four decades ago — on Dec. 27, 1980, to be exact — the harness racing world witnessed the swan song performance from pacing phenom Niatross, a horse generally considered to be one of the greatest perf...

SC Rewind: Memories Of Niatross (Pt. 2)

January 25, 2020

In this week's 'Rewind' Robert Smith concludes his two-part story on the career of the super horse Niatross as he closed out his racing career in 1980.

Rewind: Memories Of Niatross (Pt. 1)

December 28, 2019

In this week's 'Rewind,' Robert Smith recalls a few of the highlights of the career of the incomparable Niatross, one of harness racing's greatest performers of all time.

Throwback Thursday: Niatross

A horse so dominant he was never involved in a photo finish to win. A horse so fast that he held 15 world records at the time of his retirement. A horse so generational that he established a record fo...

Race Rewind: Farewell To Niatross

December 27, 2015

On this date (December 27) in 1980, the harness racing world witnessed the swan song performance from pacing phenom Niatross.

Race Rewind: Niatross Breaks 1:50

October 01, 2015

On October 1, 1980, the harness racing world focused on The Red Mile where pacing phenom Niatross would attempt to become the fastest pacer of all-time.

Race Rewind: Niatross At Saratoga

December 07, 2014

While most of the races suggested for TROT's 40 moments of the last 40 years involve a horse winning a race, a few of those moments involve horses so dominant their losses are just as memorable.

Rare Company For 'The Captain'?

November 28, 2013

“I applaud (his connections) for doing it. It’s great for the industry. He will be one of the favourites and he deserves to be.”

2013 Hall Of Fame Photos Online

August 17, 2013

Photos from the 2013 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 15 at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ont. are now available online for viewing.

Live 2013 Hall Of Fame Coverage

August 15, 2013

Trot Insider will provide live coverage from tonight's Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

In A Class Of His Own

August 14, 2013

He was never involved in a photo finish, with his narrowest win margin at three-quarters of a length. When he retired, he held 15 World Records. His time trial of 1:49.1 was nearly three full seconds ...

The Day Niatross Broke 1:50

Were you there? Did you witness one of the greatest feats in harness racing history, accomplished by one of the greatest horses ever? Now is your chance to go back in time and live that day through th...

Niatross, Secretariat Headline Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Class Of 2013

World Class racing greats Niatross and Secretariat headline the field of 13 new Hall of Fame inductees under new rules that allow international competitors into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.