Purse Increase

Racing action at Century Downs

Increases For Alberta Purses And Horsemen's Programs

November 28, 2024

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) announced on Thursday, Nov. 28 that its 2025 budget has been approved and includes marked increases to purse allocations and horsemen’s programs across all breeds.

Harness racing at Yonkers Raceway

Record-Setting New York Sire Stakes Purses For 2025

September 06, 2024

The New York Sire Stakes will award record purses for all three series finals next season as well as a significant increase to the Breeders Award program in 2025.

Massive Speed winning at Skowhegan Fair

Tardif Two-Year-Olds Sweep Maine Sire Stakes

August 13, 2024

The Pine Tree State’s two-year-old colt and gelding pacers opened up the Maine Sire Stakes at the Skowhegan State Fair on Monday, Aug. 12 with trainer Marc Tardif sweeping both $22,000-plus divisions.

Racing action at Century Downs

Funding Increases For Alberta Purses, Breed Improvement Program

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has announced an increase in funding for the 2024 Purse Allocation and the Breed Improvement Program (BIP) for all racing breeds in the province.

Harness racing at Yonkers Raceway

Purse Increase Ahead For Yonkers Raceway

A purse increase will take place at MGM Yonkers Raceway beginning with the condition sheet that comes out on Monday, May 27 and effective for races starting Monday, June 3.

Harness racing at Meadowlands Racetrack

Meadowlands To Boost Open Purses

As the stakes season gets underway, The Meadowlands has announced it will endeavour to provide starts for those horses prepping for both Grand Circuit and regional programs.

Woodbine, COSA Reach New Three-Year Agreement

Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced on Tuesday, April 23 the agreement of a new three-year deal that includes capital investments in each y...

Harness Racing at Charlottetown Driving Park

PEIHRIA Unveils Initiatives For 2024 Racing Season

The Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) announced several enhanced initiatives for 2024 and record results from the 2023 racing season to the large crowd at its recent a...

Harness racing at Batavia Downs

Purse Increase For Kane Memorial Invitational Pace

December 29, 2023

Batavia Downs, in conjunction with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, has announced that the purse for its signature event, the Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational Pace, has been in...

Stretch drive at Cal Expo

Cal Expo Meet Kicks Off On Friday

November 16, 2023

The 47-night Cal Expo meeting kicks off on Friday, Nov. 17 with a 12-race card featuring an $8,800 Open Trot and an $8,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace.

Harness racing at Charlottetown Driving Park

PEIHRIA Announces Increases For 2024 Racing Season

October 05, 2023

Blaine MacPherson, Chair of the PEI Harness Racing Industry Association, announced on Thursday, Oct. 5 that there will be increased purse levels for all stakes and overnight competitors racing on Prin...

Little Brown Jug Purse Increases To $1 Million

Officials of the Little Brown Jug confirmed on Tuesday, July 18 that the purse for the 2023 Little Brown Jug, to be raced on Thursday, Sept. 21, will be $1 million.

Oak Grove Increases Purses

Oak Grove has announced a purse increase for the remainder of its harness racing meet, which runs until July 10.