Race Dates

Illinois ADW Bill Signed Into Law

January 30, 2014

On Wednesday, January 30, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a crucial Advance Deposit Wagering bill into law, thus averting a mass exodus from the state’s horse racing industry.

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...

Meadowlands Adds Race Date

January 28, 2014

Due to the cancellation of racing on Thursday, January 2, the Meadowlands Racetrack and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey have reached an agreement to add a live race date...

Harrah's Philly Race Dates Shelved

January 23, 2014

In an order issued Thursday by the Pennsylvania State Harness Racing Commission, the 2014 harness racing season at Harrah's Philadelphia has been suspended pending required information on racetrack su...

Michigan Race Dates Slashed

January 22, 2014

The Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association (MHHA) issued a news release on Wednesday expressing concern for the future of harness racing in the state after the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) re...

Horsemen's Update On BC Stalemate

January 21, 2014

On Monday, January 20, a joint update issued by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia (HBPA of BC) brought the provincial horse racing industry up to speed in regard...

IHHA: ADW Bill Must Be Addressed

January 20, 2014

Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has issued a press statement in which he has said that it is imperative that Illinois legislators take time to pass an Advance Deposit ...

BC Racing Heading For Impass

January 18, 2014

Jackson Wittup, executive director of Harness Racing B.C. says talks between his organization and Great Canadian Gaming, operators of Fraser Downs have hit a snag and again it’s over the issue of race...

Monticello Adds Race Dates

January 10, 2014

With the permission of the New York State Gaming Commission, Monticello Raceway will add Monday, January 20 and Monday, February 17 to its live racing schedule.

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Dr. Clarke Comments On Race Dates

January 10, 2014

Grand River Raceway General Manager Dr. Ted Clarke has gone on the record as saying that he believes that there will be more race dates in Ontario this coming summer than there were in the summer of 2...

Northfield Announces 2014 Race Dates

December 29, 2013

Northfield Park, Ohio’s leading racetrack by total handle in both the on-track and export categories, is offering live harness racing four nights a week to start the 2014 racing season.

Will Not-For-Profit Step Up At KD?

December 24, 2013

It has been reported that Kawartha Downs Ltd. has informed the Ontario Racing Commission that it will not be applying for a licence to operate the Fraserville, Ont. raceway in 2014.