Northside Downs

Northside Qualifiers Announced

Trot Insider has learned that the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission has given its approval for a pair of qualifying sessions that will take place in the upcoming weeks at Northside Downs.

Cape Breton Fundraiser A Success

The Cape Breton Horsemen's Association's auction and dance held this past Saturday (April 1) was a huge success, raising funds to cover the costs of the new racing surface and some upgrades at Northsi...

Improvements At Northside Downs

Fans and participants of harness racing in Nova Scotia can hopefully look forward to a facelift of sorts for the upcoming season at Northside Downs.

Cape Breton Auction & Dance Details

February 22, 2017

The Cape Breton Island Horsemen Association will be hosting a fundraising auction and dance on Saturday, April 1 at the Emera Centre, starting at 6 p.m.

Saulsbrook Lanny Wins 2017's First Race

January 01, 2017

Saulsbrook Lanny won his career debut on Sunday afternoon at Truro Raceway to become Canadian harness racing's first winner of 2017 while Surrealist, one of the top winners of 2016 in all of North Ame...

More Join Truro Fundraiser

December 02, 2016

More members of Nova Scotia's local racing circuit are joining forces to raise funds for those who were injured in a November accident at Northside Downs.

His Boy Elroy Repeats In Top Truro Class

November 27, 2016

His Boy Elroy scored his second straight victory in Truro Raceway's featured $1,475 Winners Over Pace on Sunday afternoon (November 27).

Support For Injured N.S. Drivers

November 16, 2016

Northside Downs' season finale was marred by a multiple-horse accident this past Saturday, sending several drivers to hospital. Now members of Nova Scotia's local racing circuit are joining forces to ...

Drivers Discuss Northside Accident

November 15, 2016

More information is coming out regarding what Northside Downs regulars are calling the worst accident in the history of the racetrack. Danny Campbell, who was aboard I Am Able, has discussed what it w...

Northside Downs Accident Update

November 14, 2016

There is an update in regard to the status of horseman John Beaton, who was one of the drivers involved in the serious accident this past Saturday (November 12) at Northside Downs in Nova Scotia.

Accident Mars Northside Season Finale

November 12, 2016

Northside Downs' season finale was marred by a multiple-horse accident on Saturday afternoon (November 12).

Northside Post Time Change Approved

November 03, 2016

Trot Insider has learned that the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission has approved a post time change for an upcoming program of live racing at Northside Downs.