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Darling Calls For Action

November 10, 2009

In his latest Trot Blog entry, horseman Jack Darling calls on the harness racing industry to unite now for change to grow the sport and also offers some ideas on how to accomplish this seemingly Hercu...

Play 'Budget Czar' For A Day

November 04, 2009

In her most recent Trot Blog entry, Grand River Raceway's Marketing and Communications Manager Kelly Spencer wants to know how you would allocate funds for the Canadian harness racing industry based o...

Hallowe'en Photo Caption

October 31, 2009

Have a fun caption for this spooky Hallowe'en photo?

Hetherman: How To Promote The Drivers

October 28, 2009

In his latest Trot Blog entry, Mark Hetherman calls on the standardbred racing industry to do what many have said for years: promote the harness drivers. But unlike many, Hetherman has a rough framewo...

Brent On Reunion With 'Beach'

September 09, 2009

In a special guest Trot Blogs re-appearance, trainer Brent MacGrath has returned from Pennsylvania with notes and video from his reunion with prized pacer Somebeachsomewhere

The Soundtrack Of Harness Racing

August 28, 2009

With Frank Salive manning the mic for the last night at Grand River Raceway before heading to Florida’s Pompano Park, Trot Blogger Kelly Spencer has highlighted the importance of the announcer’s role ...

Minor Injury For Shadow Play

August 12, 2009

In his most recent Trot Blog entry, Shadow Play's trainer, Dr. Ian Moore, reveals why the 2008 Little Brown Jug winner will not be contesting the Breeders Crown prep at the Meadowlands Racetrack this ...

The Power Of The Show

August 03, 2009

Take one part Industry Day, one part Coldplay, one part Ministry of Transportation and one part absentmindedness. Mix together and you get a marketing epiphany

For The Love of Racing

August 01, 2009

With his trademark writing style combining genuine sincerity and a sharp sense of humour, driver Brad Forward has overcome some technical glitches to offer his thoughts on last week's Canadian Drivers...

Capture The Business Money

It shouldn't come as a surprise that businesses wine and dine customers at sporting events. Does it happen at the racetrack? Perhaps, but it surely could happen

Forward On Drivers Showcase

Driver Brad Forward returns to Trot Blogs for his thoughts on tomorrow's second annual Canadian Drivers Showcase at St. Johns Racing & Entertainment Centre

Engaging Youth

In the words of some, "it is perhaps one of the best marketing mechanisms in place for engaging people in racing."