Robert Smith

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith recalls a rather legendary figure from the past named Tory Gregg. His long tenure as an announcer at many small-town tracks in Southwestern Ontario made him a legen...

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith takes a look back 30 years ago and recalls a record breaking year in the career of one of the finest horsemen to ever don a pair of silks. Also included this week i...

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith takes a look back to the decade of the 1980's in the monthly feature 'Years Ago'. A 'trotting' theme seems to be present in most of the reminiscences.

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith recalls the time when a driver recording 1,000 wins in an entire lifetime was considered quite an accomplishment. The piece includes a list of notable Canadian born...

In this week's edition of Rewind Robert Smith recalls a very famous race meeting from 70 years ago held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. A number of Canadian horsemen were there to record a...

In this week's edition of Rewind Robert Smith takes readers back to 55 years ago when racing under the lights made its debut in Ontario at the London track. A number of old photos depicting the times ...

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith offers a special salute to all of the great mothers we have known over the years as we observe Mother's Day this Sunday. He also recalls a great equine 'mother' who...

In this week's edition of Rewind, Robert Smith takes a look back at some of the personalities and events from the decade of the 1970s in the ongoing monthly feature 'Years Ago.'

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith remembers the opening of Rideau Carleton Raceway in 1962. The landmark event marked the first brand new racetrack to be built during the decade which finally saw nig...

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith remembers the opening of Rideau Carleton Raceway in 1962. This event marked the first brand new Racetrack to be built during the decade which finally saw night-time ...

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith recalls the long-standing practice of medical Doctors owning and racing harness horses. He also reminisces about a special Doctor and his lengthy affiliation with th...

In this week's edition of Rewind, Robert Smith takes a look back at some of the personalities and events from the decade of the 1960s in the ongoing monthly feature Years Ago.