Purses

Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan

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

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

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

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

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.

Illinois' 2014 Season Delayed

February 04, 2014

It has been reported that the start of the 2014 racing season in Illinois has been pushed back due to an impasse in contract negotiations between the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and the ma...

ADW Bill Passes, Awaits Gov.’s Signature

January 29, 2014

Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has announced that on Wednesday, January 29, the Advance Deposit Wagering bill which is crucial in averting a crisis in the state’s rac...

Another Purse Increase At Northfield

January 24, 2014

Northfield Park is pleased to announce a 30 per cent overall purse increase beginning with its Thursday, January 30 race program.