Foiled Again To Qualify Friday February 24, 2016 “He could not have trained back better. He really seems good. I cannot wait. He seems sharp. I’m just excited to get it going. Every time he steps on the track it’s history, so it’s cool.”
Burke On Trotting Filly Rivalry February 19, 2016 The race for the Three-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year title went right down to the wire, and in a photo finish, Mission Brief edged out rival Wild Honey by a nose at the 2015 O'Brien Awards.
Statements On Glaucine Positives February 11, 2016 The following statement was issued by Meadowlands Chairman Jeffrey Gural in light of recent reports that horses have tested positive for Class 2 drug glaucine in New York.
Rare Driving Win For Burke January 26, 2016 While fans and patrons at The Meadows are used to seeing Ron Burke in the winner's circle, the horses are frequently ones he owns and trains. On Tuesday, he had his picture taken after training and dr...
Gingras Training For Burke January 09, 2016 Trainer Ron Burke and driver Yannick Gingras have become one of harness racing’s most potent partnerships, and now there’s another Gingras on the team.
More Support Pledged To Fire Victims January 05, 2016 The Ontario horse racing industry is less than 24 hours removed from the most devastating barn fire in recent memory, and some of the industry’s most high profile members have announced that they are ...
Update: Tragic Fire At Classy Lane January 05, 2016 A barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre in Puslinch, Ont. started at roughly 11 p.m. on Monday, January 4 and claimed the lives of more than 40 horses. Trot Insider can confirm the names of the 39 ...
Spotlight On The Grand Circuit December 02, 2015 The publicity department for the Grand Circuit has sent out its final recap of 2015, as Grand Circuit racing has come to a close for the year.
Accolades Galore At Batavia November 24, 2015 There was a full slate of accolades to pass out on Sunday (November 15) when Batavia Downs hosted the USTA District 8 and New York Sire Stakes year-end awards banquet.
Hoosier Titles To Tetrick & Burke November 14, 2015 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino concluded their 2015 harness racing season with a 14-race card in front of a packed house on Saturday, November 14. In addition to the racing action, Trace Tetrick and...
Burke On His Thursday Matron Fleet November 11, 2015 Trainer Ron Burke has spent some time and discussed his fleet of starters that will face the gate this Thursday (November 12) in multiple divisions of the Matron Stakes at Dover Downs.
Hoping History Doesn't Repeat October 23, 2015 The last time the Breeders Crown was held at Woodbine Racetrack in 2012, the Ron Burke stable sent out 11 starters. While that number might not be surprising, the numbers of winners on that card certa...