Northside Downs

APHRC Announces Paddock Meetings

Officials with the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission would like to advise horsepeople that paddock meetings will be held at Cape Breton's racetracks this weekend.

Kiss Me Im Irish

No Luck Needed For Kiss Me Im Irish

Kiss Me Im Irish just missed as the public choice in the first Winners Over Pace of the 2023 season at Northside Downs, but the top-class veteran rewarded her supporters and connections on Saturday (M...

A Better Man

A Better Man Is Northside's Best Man

The 2023 season of harness racing at Northside Downs kicked off on Saturday (May 13) to mark the 125th season of activity at the North Sydney, N.S. oval.

Northside Downs

Northside Opens 2023 Season Saturday

The 2023 season at Northside Downs gets underway this Saturday (May 13) with seven races slated on the afternoon, kicking off the year that marks the 125th anniversary of harness racing at the North S...

Northside Downs

Harness Racing Cape Breton Completes Northside Deal

When the 2023 season gets underway next month, Northside Downs will mark the 125th anniversary of harness racing at the North Sydney, N.S. property, now under Harness Racing Cape Breton ownership.

Tobins Diva winning the 2022 Atlantic Breeders Crown at Red Shores

Maritimes 2023 Stakes Schedule Released

February 09, 2023

Officials from the provincial harness racing industry associations in the Maritimes today released the 2023 regional stakes schedule.

Northside Downs

New Home Market Areas For Nova Scotia

December 22, 2022

The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission (APHRC) recently issued a decision regarding the home market areas allotted to Nova Scotia's racetracks.

Kiss Me Im Irish

Kiss Me Im Irish Stars On Northside Season Finale

November 19, 2022

Northside Downs closed out its 2022 season on Saturday (Nov. 19) afternoon and Kiss Me Im Irish won the Winners Over feature race.

Eastcoast Invader winning at Northside Downs

Eastcoast Invader Seizes Governor's Cup Trophy

November 13, 2022

Driver Ryan Campbell worked out a perfect pocket trip in rein to Eastcoast Invader to win the $5,000 final of the Governor's Cup Series during Northside Downs' weekend card, which was pushed to Sunday...

Northside Downs

Northside Downs Postpones Saturday Card

November 10, 2022

Northside Downs has postponed its live harness racing card scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 12.

Mando Fun

Northside Downs Adds Race Date

November 09, 2022

Northside Downs has received approval to host an additional race date this season.

Gentry Seelster

Governor's Cup Second Leg Complete

November 05, 2022

Gentry Seelster has positioned himself for a series sweep after emerging as the only entrant to win in both legs of the Governor's Cup Series at Northside Downs.