Under Saddle Race Wagering Approved May 16, 2014 On Friday, May 16, the Ontario Racing Commission made a major announcement that has the potential to dramatically change the look of standardbred racing in the province.
Another Purse Increase At Northfield Park April 21, 2014 Northfield Park announced Monday it will offer an approximate 15 per cent overall purse increase beginning Thursday, April 24. This is the third increase since the opening of the $265 million Hard Ro...
Frustration After Sudbury Meeting April 21, 2014 It has been reported that northern Ontario horsepeople that met with representatives from Sudbury Downs on Saturday (April 19) came out of the talks disappointed.
Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan April 01, 2014 The Ontario Standardbred Alliance (Alliance) today expressed its strong support for the Horse Racing Partnership Plan announced by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF).
Purses Increase At Yonkers March 14, 2014 Yonkers Raceway has announced an across-the-board purse increase of approximately 15 per cent, beginning with the race week of Monday, March 24.
Big M Rewards Program, Purse Increase March 11, 2014 The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) together with Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment have announced that beginning on November 14, 2014, a system will be impl...
Deal Reached In Illinois March 06, 2014 After a contract dispute kept the 2014 harness racing season in Illinois on hold, reports indicate a deal has been reached and racing will resume next week.
Annual Meeting Held In Minnesota March 04, 2014 On February 22, horsemen from Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Iowa met for the annual winter meeting of Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc.
Purse Increase At Rideau February 28, 2014 The National Capital Region Harness Horseman's Association (NCRHHA) has announced that purses at Rideau Carleton Raceway are slated for an increase.
WEG, HBPA Alter T-Bred Program February 27, 2014 On Thursday, February 27, the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) jointly announced changes to Woodbine’s Ontario-sired Thoroughbred raci...
IHHA Issues Release Regarding Purses February 18, 2014 On Monday, February 17, the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association issued a release stating that it wants the operators of Balmoral Park and Maywood Park to allow horsepeople to race for purses simil...
2014 OSS, HIP Program Details February 07, 2014 At its meeting of January 30, 2014, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission approved the 2014 Horse Improvement Program (HIP) as recommended by the industry stakeholders and Program staff.