Richard Simard

Simard Notches 6,000th Win

August 11, 2022

Positioned at the precipice of a major milestone since late 2021, Richard Simard knocked out the last two victories needed to place him in the 6,000-win club during the card at Rideau Carleton Raceway...

The Nine Lives Of Richard Simard

A rejuvenated Richard 'the Black Cat' Simard has journeyed across the continent and braved many obstacles to land back in the eastern Ontario-Quebec circuit, which he's now content to call home.

Gagnon Wins East Ont.-Quebec Regional

Taking the lead into the fourth round, Guy Gagnon held the top spot on the standings and claimed victory in the final round to take the Eastern Ontario / Quebec Regional Driving Championship at Kawart...

Rapid Fire With The EOQRDC Drivers

In preparation for this Saturday’s Eastern Ontario-Quebec Regional Driving Championship at Kawartha Downs, the competing drivers took part in a Rapid Fire Round of questions to provide you with Everyt...

EOQRDC Handicapping Contest Open

The I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club has organized an Online Handicapping Contest for the 2018 Eastern Ontario / Quebec Regional Driving Championship (EOQRDC) at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville, ...

A ‘New’ Look For Simard Saturday

Richard Simard has announced that he will be donating his five per cent driving commission from this weekend’s 2018 Eastern Ontario / Quebec Regional Driving Championship to the Ontario Standardbred A...

East Ont.-Quebec Regional Draw Done

The draw for the 2018 Eastern Ontario / Quebec Regional Driving Championship, which will take place this Saturday (June 30) at Kawartha Downs, is now complete.

East Ont.-Quebec Regional Drivers Set

The field for the 2018 Eastern Ontario / Quebec Regional Driving Championship (EOQRDC), scheduled for Saturday, June 30 at Kawartha Downs has been confirmed.

Dance With Joe Circles, Repeats At 3R

The betting fans knew that Dance With Joe would not let them down as the 2-5 favourite in the featured pace at Hippodrome 3R Tuesday (May 29), and he did a fancy three-wide two-step to get the job don...

RCR Features Preferreds; Tessier Triples

February 26, 2018

Windsun Cheyenne and Pasadena Star each made it into the win column in their second try this year, prevailing in Sunday night's co-featured $8,550 Preferred Handicaps at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Simard Drives Five Winners At Rideau

August 06, 2017

Driver Richard Simard stole the spotlight at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday (August 6) with a five-win performance, including a victory in one of the evening's main events aboard Ghirardelli Lindy.

'Ghirardelli', Nobettorplacetobe At Rideau

A pair of winners-over events—one for trotters, one for pacers—headlined Sunday evening’s (July 16) 10-race card at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Simard Ready For Full Season At 3R

His nickname is ‘The Black Cat’ and many horse racing fans know him that way or as trainer-driver Richard Simard, and he is ready for plenty of action this season as the Hippodrome 3R opens for live h...