Purses

Lifetime Dreamer winning at The Meadowlands

Purses Increase For NJSS Silver Series

September 30, 2026

The New Jersey Sire Stakes Board announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30 program enhancements for 2027 that will increase Silver Series purses while keeping entry and nomination fees unchanged from 2026.

Horses behind the starting gate at The Meadowlands

Meadowlands Announces New Trotting Stakes For 2027

September 17, 2026

The New Meadowlands Racetrack, in conjunction with the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ), announced on Thursday, Sept. 17 the addition of new trotting stakes races to...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Gears Up For Meet Opener

September 15, 2026

The Raceway at Western Fair District is set to welcome horseplayers, horsepeople and fans back to live harness racing on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, signalling the start of the 2026-27 season highlighted by...

Mercutio

Hayter Family Continues Clinton Tradition Sunday

Some traditions are built around competition. Others are built around love, remembrance and giving back.

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario's Standardbred Industry Receives $14 Million Funding Boost

Ontario Racing (OR) announced on Thursday, July 9 that it is immediately contributing additional funding of more than $14 million to the Ontario Standardbred horse racing industry as part of the Ontar...

Up You Deo winning the 2025 Spirit Of Massachusetts Trot

Purse Hike For Spirit Of Massachusetts Trot

Plainridge Park will once again host two outstanding Grand Circuit events on Sunday, July 19 when its signature stakes, the Grade 2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and Grade 3 Clara Barton Distaff Pace, ...

Harness racing at Hoosier Park

Purse Increase Implemented At Hoosier Park

Beginning on Friday, June 26, Harrah's Hoosier Park horsemen will see a purse increase go into effect on races that are non-winners of X amount last four races, the third purse increase instituted for...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Support Program Announced For National Capital Region

Ontario Racing, in collaboration with the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA), announced on Monday, June 8 details regard...

Harness racing at Yonkers Raceway

Purses Increase At Yonkers Raceway

Beginning with the condition sheet for Monday, June 8, purses for most races at MGM Yonkers Raceway will increase by 10 per cent.

Bangor Raceway

Bangor Raceway Announces Purse Increase For Season

Coming off a record-setting season in 2025, Bangor Raceway is poised to set even higher standards when its 2026 racing season kicks off on Sunday, April 26 with an 11:45 a.m. first race post time.

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Announces Purse Increase

The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced that purses will be raised by an additional six per cent

A view of Yonkers Raceway

Purses Increase At Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers Raceway has announced a purse increase for all overnight purses starting with the draw for Monday, March 30.

Harness racing at Hippodrome 3R

Racing Updates Announced At Quebec Gala

The 2025 Quebec Champions Gala of Hippodrome 3R was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 and brought together more than 270 attendees, marking a record turnout for the event.