The Raceway At The Western Fair District

Details On Training, Racing At Western Fair

February 09, 2021

Following Monday's (Feb. 8) update from the Government of Ontario, The Raceway at the Western Fair District has announced that it will reopen for training starting this Thursday and Friday (Feb. 11 an...

London Mainstays Win At Northfield

February 09, 2021

With horse racing in Canada currently on hiatus, some Ontario horsepeople have ventured south of the border and have had some luck in recent weeks.

A Road Trip To Remember

January 27, 2021

The Raceway at the Western Fair District's track announcer, Shannon 'Sugar' Doyle, recently shared an account of a road trip his uncle took from Prince Edward Island to Ontario — to attend the 1978 Mo...

WFD Flashback: 1992 Drivers' Challenge

January 19, 2021

Nearly three decades ago, a quartet of top drivers based in the United States ventured to London, Ont., to take on the best reinsmen at what was then known as Western Fair Raceway.

Ole Jack Magic Wows Western Foes

December 23, 2020

Harold Wilson's Ole Jack Magic ($3.60) looked every bit the part of an odds-on favourite in Wednesday's (Dec. 23) featured event at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, delivering a decisive 5-3/...

Dead Heat In Drivers' Holiday Challenge

December 20, 2020

The 1st Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge, in support of Toys For Tots, hosted this evening at The Raceway at Western Fair District was an overwhelming success.

Competition For A Christmas Cause

December 18, 2020

While eight of Canada's top drivers will square off in London, Ont., in Sunday's (Dec. 20) inaugural Drivers' Holiday Challenge at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, the big winners won't be a...

Willyorwonthe Wires Western Foes

December 16, 2020

After Irish Thunder narrowly upended him last week, Willyorwonthe ($6.60) held his ground confidently this time around and posted a 1:59.4 score in Wednesday's (Dec. 16) featured $8,500 Preferred 3 Tr...

Irish Thunder Duels, Prevails In London

December 09, 2020

Irish Thunder ($11.50) endured a gruelling first-over journey and ground down a game Willyorwonthe to capture Wednesday night's (Dec. 9) featured $8,500 Preferred 3 Trot at The Raceway at the Western ...

Flamboro, Rideau, London Holiday Draws

December 08, 2020

The holiday draw schedules for Flamboro Downs, Rideau Carleton Raceway and The Raceway at the Western Fair District have been released.

The Raceway Alters Fridays Post Time

December 07, 2020

Officials at The Raceway at Western Fair District have announced that the track will be altering its post time for Friday, December 11 and 18.

Western Fair Boosts Pick-5 Guarantees

December 04, 2020

The Raceway at the Western Fair District is proud to announce an increase in the guaranteed pool for the track’s nightly Pick-5 wagers beginning Monday (Dec. 7).