Standardbred Racing

Lawson On Year-Round Mohawk Racing

Woodbine Entertainment Group officials let it be known last fall that the organization was considering the idea of conducting live Standardbred racing at Mohawk Racetrack year-round. The organization’...

Soulliere Comments On Dresden

Winrac President Pat Soulliere has gone on the record regarding the prospects of live harness racing being hosted at Dresden Raceway this year.

Manitoba Harness Racing At Assiniboia?

January 30, 2013

It has been reported that the Red River Exhibition Association is looking into taking over operation of Assiniboia Downs and incorporating live harness racing to the raceway's on-track offerings.

Yorkton, West Meadows Race Date News

January 29, 2013

Saskatchewan harness tracks have received some good news from the Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority and they are now half way to finalizing race dates for 2013.

Fan's Christmas Wish Comes True

January 18, 2013

All Sydney Weaver, one of harness racing’s biggest fans, wanted for Christmas was a racehorse.

Gural Discusses Rebating Whales

January 11, 2013

In addition to recently going on the record regarding Atlantic City, a spike in handle, off-track wagering and his true feelings about taking over operating control the Meadowlands Racetrack, Jeff Gur...

Standardbred Purse Decrease At WEG

January 03, 2013

On Thursday, January 3, the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued a joint press release announcing that there will be a reduction in purses

Hoosier To Become S-Breds Only?

December 12, 2012

It has been reported that there is a strong possibility that Indiana's Hoosier Park could become a standardbreds-only raceway in the near future.

Hoping For 'Instant' Help In Michigan

December 10, 2012

As legislation regarding the legalization of 'instant racing' currently sits in a Senate committee in the state of Michigan, both track operators and horsemen alike are hoping for the best in a horse-

Serious Barn Fire In Goulds

December 10, 2012

Preliminary reports out of Newfoundland indicate that anywhere from nine to 15 racehorses escaped a serious barn fire in the Goulds on Monday, December 10.

Smooth Sailing Reported In BC

December 05, 2012

When the announcement of a planned south Surrey casino came to light this past summer in BC, local businesses loyal to Fraser Downs let it be known that they were against the expansion due to the assu...

Three Truro Cards Cancelled

December 04, 2012

The Maritimes Provinces Harness Racing Commission has approved a request to cancel three upcoming scheduled programs of live racing at Truro Raceway.

2013 Racing In Leamington?

November 29, 2012

It has been reported that there has been a lot of work behind the scenes in order for live harness racing to take place at the Leamington Fair in 2013.