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Tell TROT Your Fond Memories Of 2025

February 03, 2026

A few years back, when pandemic-induced racing shutdowns had many horsepeople at an all-time low, at TROT Magazine, we tried to look at the glass as being half-full rather than half-empty, and we aske...

Kendal Python and Conrad Seelster

"I Still Can’t Believe We Actually Pulled This Off"

January 21, 2026

"I know that we all look back at things we once did -- especially as teenagers -- and can’t believe that we either: a) Did it. b) Got away with it. c) Survived it. Or d) All of the above."

Daryl Thiessen, Travis Henry and J.R. Plante at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Mohawk's New Kids On The Block

January 19, 2026

Recently, a number of new faces have arrived in the Woodbine Mohawk Park Drivers' Room, and TROT Magazine sat down with three of them -- Travis Henry (36), J.R. Plante (45) and Daryl Thiessen (35) -- ...

The Fascinator

A 'Fascinating' Story

December 28, 2025

"It's time for happiness, joy and cheer -- right?"

TROT's 2025 Holiday Ads

Season's Greetings From TROT Magazine

December 22, 2025

TROT Magazine would like to wish everyone in harness racing a happy holiday season. As a special festive feature, all of the 2025 holiday ads from December's TROT are now available for viewing online.

Chris Baise in the Woodbine Mohawk Park drivers room

Chris Baise: Much More Than Just A Drivers' Room Valet

December 20, 2025

To Chris Baise, it’s a room that has always felt like home - unchanged in spirit, a comforting space that endures through the years.

A view of horses and drivers lined up behind the starting gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

It's Time For 'MTP' To 'RIP'

November 23, 2025

"There are many abbreviations in the sports world that have simply been ingrained into our language over the years... In racing, we have MTP -- minutes to post. It’s been around for decades and is rec...

Cindy and Steve Steward of Hunterton Farm

The Mohawk Million Or The Hunterton Million?

November 17, 2025

Through six editions of the Mohawk Million, Steve and Cindy Stewart of Hunterton Farm in Kentucky have an enviable record in the $1 million event for two-year-old trotters.

Dr. Ian Moore during an interview at the 2025 Breeders Crown post position draw

"A Hall Of Famer In More Than One Way"

October 29, 2025

"He’s done it all. He’s won multiple O’Brien Awards and most of our biggest races. He’s a hall of famer. And speaking of that, they always say that a TRUE hall of famer -- in any walk of life -- is su...

Driving suits hanging up in the Woodbine Mohawk Park drivers room

A Visit To The Drivers' Room

October 28, 2025

What happens in the drivers’ room stays in the drivers’ room… for the most part.

Jody Jamieson gets high fives from harness racing fans at the rail

"Harness Racing Could Learn Something From Willie Nelson"

September 30, 2025

"The experience I’ve had visiting some tracks is the Bob Dylan experience, while my experience at others is the Willie Nelson one. Harness racing needs more Willie."

Go Daddy Go and Fox Valley Photog

Our Breed Can Be Champions Off The Track Too

September 22, 2025

A lifetime in harness racing has rewarded Molly D’Agostino with deep fulfillment -- and all she asks in return is that the breed that has given so much to her, and to the industry she loves, be grante...

Standardbred Canada at the Canadian National Exhibition

(Virtual) Reality

August 27, 2025

"The point is that we must try new things for the advancement of our sport…" Those words still ring true more than a century after being spoken by Harry Reno, the man who came up with the idea for The...