Robert Shepherd

Shepherd’s Stock Is Rising

Robert Shepherd is on a big roll at Grand River Raceway. The quiet 34-year-old Prince Edward Island native is second at the Elora track in driver wins and money. He’s also Grand River’s second leading...

Shepherd Brothers Dominate At Flamboro

January 25, 2014

Saturday's harness racing card at Flamboro Downs turned into the Shepherd show as brothers, driver Robert and trainer Patrick, dominated the afternoon action.

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Shepherd Notches 2,000th Win

September 24, 2013

Robert Shepherd made his 2,000th trip to the winner’s circle during the Monday evening’s 12-race card at Grand River Raceway.

ORC Rules On Appeals

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) released its rulings in regard to separate appeals from licensees Robert Shepherd, Kevin Tremblay, and Mark Winacott on Friday, May 24.

Shepherd Wins Five At Flamboro

Driver Robert Shepherd stole the show at Flamboro Downs on Friday night with a five-win performance during the 12-race card.

ORC Rules On Four Matters

November 30, 2012

The Ontario Racing Commission has released it rulings on appeals and matters relating to Luc Ouellette, Richard Webb, Robert Shepherd and Phil Hudon.

Gangle Calls One Of Six Shepherd Wins

September 15, 2012

A busy Fun & Frivolity Friday Night at Grand River Raceway saw driver Robert Shepherd win six of the evening's 12 races and WEG TV personality Greg Gangle make his announcing debut

Shepherd: Accidents Made Me Better

In a span of eight days, driver Robert Shepherd went from almost being sidelined once again to capturing his first Ontario Sires Stakes Gold final with Look Cheap - a win all the more special because ...

ORC Rules On Five Appeals

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) released five standardbred rulings Wednesday afternoon regarding licensees Dan Leblonc, Robert Shepherd, Jason Brewer, Nick Martino and Gregory Liezert

Shepherd: "The Doctor Saved My Life"

February 10, 2011

It seems like yesterday, but the two-year anniversary of Woodbine Racetrack's accident-marred final of the 2009 Ontario Boys Pacing Series is less than one month away. Robert Shepherd, the driver whic...

UPDATE: Shepherd Released From Hospital

August 27, 2010

Trot Insider has learned an accident prior to the start of Friday’s first race at Flamboro Downs has sent driver Robert Shepherd to hospital

Blended Whiskey To Head East

August 06, 2010

The majority of the water cooler talk these days in the Maritimes deals with who’ll be coming to this year’s Gold Cup & Saucer. Trainer Travis Umphrey’s coming, and his ticket to the winner’s ci...