Farewell: Signs From Hervé June 30, 2017 On the eve of the 250th Anniversary of horse racing, the great Hervé Filion was today laid to rest in Gatineau, Quebec. And, in truly remarkable ways, his presence was felt...read on
Harness Racing's Luckiest Horses March 17, 2017 Some say you have to be lucky to be good, some say it's better to be lucky than good. What's in a name? These luck-y horses were clearly born with talent and showed an affinity for green but surely a ...
When Beauty Meets Beast September 06, 2015 After nearly losing his eyesight, suffering a tendon injury, and missing alomst two years as an active racehorse, trotter Tragically Shipp has recovered and excelled as one of RUS Ontario's best perfo...
An Ounce Of Prevention September 13, 2014 This Sunday, September 14, horse people from all over the province and beyond will descend upon the Flamboro Backstretch for the annual Canadian Yearling Sale. One thing that won’t likely be on the to...
Announcing The End Of An Era July 17, 2014 "As a fan of race calling, and the professionals who demonstrate their mastery of this art at racetracks everywhere, I pay homage to a race calling legend."...read on
Soulliere Comments On Dresden March 20, 2013 Winrac President Pat Soulliere has gone on the record regarding the prospects of live harness racing being hosted at Dresden Raceway this year.
Kennedy: 'Time We Take The Power Back' March 15, 2013 In a special Guest Trot Blog entry by owner/trainer Brittany Kennedy, the 26-year-old takes the time to explain the beauty in the beleaguered Dresden Raceway, but also sends out a call for horsemen in...
"Time To Take The Gloves Off" October 31, 2012 "I didn't like the tone of this report. Instead of an independent, open minded panel working with our industry to develop ways to save and even improve the horse racing business, they sounded like unf...
Racing Needs A Plan June 27, 2012 "The Ontario government has passed their budget and have remained steadfast in their position that the slots at racetracks program as it now exists is over as of March 31. Faced with the facts as they...
The Oscars Of Harness Racing January 25, 2012 "You root for those which gave you a return on your emotional investment in the characters and storylines. It's this type of connection and kinship with the sport's participants that bonds people to o...
Classic Breeders Crown Moments October 25, 2011 Since 1984 the Breeders Crown has produced some of harness racing's most memorable moments, both on and off the track
Open Letter To Canadian Youth April 13, 2011 "Our presence and our voice in the decision making department is essentially non-existent. That changes starting now."
Trouble For Truro? December 27, 2010 Citing declining breeding numbers and a possible cut in race dates, a call has been issued for "the people involved in harness racing in Nova Scotia need to come together, form a strategic plan and pr...
