Northside Downs

Tax Issue Key To Northside’s Future

Officials from Northside Downs and the Cape Breton Horsemen’s Association are concerned that the future of racing at the track could be in jeopardy if issues surrounding taxation are not addressed.

'Van Dam' Tops Northside Pacers

Dreamfair Van Dam has climbed his way up to the top class at Northside Downs in less than a month and remains undefeated in his 11-year-old campaign after earning his fourth straight victory on Saturd...

Northside Results Delayed

Trot Insider has learned that Northside Downs' results for Saturday's card of harness racing may be delayed due to technical difficulties.

Hawkins Trainees Perfect At Northside

The Heather Hawkins stable performed to perfection on Saturday afternoon (May 28) at Northside Downs, with three wins from three starts during the 10-race program.

Surrealist Takes Northside Feature

Surrealist rebounded from an interference break on the Opening Day card last weekend and defeated the top pacers on the grounds in Saturday's (May 21) feature event at Northside Downs for his first wi...

Racing Returns To Northside Downs

Three-year-old pacing filly Warrawee Raven kicked off the 2016 harness racing meet at Northside Downs with her first career win on Saturday afternoon, May 14.

Drivers, Paddock Meeting At Northside

Trot Insider has been informed of the details for an upcoming drivers meeting at Northside Downs.

Northside Qualifying Dates Announced

Trot Insider has learned that Northside Downs will be holding qualifying sessions on Saturday, April 30 and Saturday, May 7.

Maritime Race Date Changes

Trot Insider has learned that five race dates that were scheduled in the Maritimes have been cancelled, while one has also been added.

Junebugs Baby Stars On Season Finale

November 14, 2015

Junebugs Baby closed out the Northside Downs meet with back-to-back wins in the $1,350 Winners Over Pace for trainer/driver Fraser Turnbull.

Silver Dragon Takes Northside Feature

October 31, 2015

Silver Dragon pulled off the upset victory, defeating recent winners La Fugeuer and Junebugs Baby, in the top pacing class at Northside Downs on Saturday.

Update: Changes To Northside Cards

October 19, 2015

On Monday (October 19), the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission announced that changes were made to four scheduled race dates at Northside Downs. On Tuesday (October 20), the MPHRC announced ...