Petition

Michigan Petition Gets Go-Ahead

October 15, 2009

The Detroit News has reported that a group in Michigan entitled 'Racing to Save Michigan' has received the go-ahead to begin circulating petitions to voters within the next six weeks.

Public To Vote On Mich. Racino Issue?

October 14, 2009

According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, Michigan racetrack owners will be asking the state today if it is okay to let voters decide on whether the facilities can open casinos.

Petition Fraud In Ohio?

According to an article by The Columbus Dispatch, on Friday, July 17 Ohio harness racing track Scioto Downs filed a lawsuit indicating that signatures on a petition against the expansion of g

Kentucky Horsemen Petition For VLTs

January 16, 2009

A petition from the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is hoping to garner support for the authorization of video lottery terminals at local racetracks.

Have You Signed It Yet?

December 04, 2008

Standardbred Canada invites everyone to add their name to the online petition for Canada's sports writers to name Somebeachsomewhere as the Lou Marsh Trophy recipient as the nation's athlete of the ye...

Canada's Athlete Of The Year?

December 02, 2008

Standardbred Canada has launched a campaign for sports writers to vote for harness racing phenom Somebeachsomewhere as the 2008 Lou Marsh Trophy recipient for Canada's athlete of the year.

OHHA Forwards Petition

September 17, 2008

The Ontario Harness Horse Association has received and forwarded to the Ontario Racing Commission a petition with 258 signatures of individuals that oppose any new rule which would restrict drivers to

Mainstream Attention For Young Albertans

The five young standardbred lovers that have spoken out about the situation in the Alberta industry received some mainstream attention in today's edition of the Edmonton Sun.

Support Continues For Alberta Racing

Earlier this month, four young ladies rallied together to raise support for the Alberta standardbred racing industry by starting a petition, which has since gained over 200 signatures.

Call For AB Support Continues; Website Up

The four young Alberta standardbred racing fans that have started a petition to support the industry in their province have now launched a website to further trumpet their cause.

Young Albertans Take Action

Four young fans of harness racing have taken it upon themselves to fight for their "beloved Standardbred industry." Chantelle Walker, 14, Danielle Dornbusch, 12, Fallon Gillespie, 16 and Hilary McKee...