Western Fair District

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Upgrades And Events Await Western Fair Racegoers

September 03, 2025

The countdown is on for the return of live harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District, with the 2025-2026 season kicking off on Friday, Oct. 3. The 125-day meet will feature thrilling raci...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Offers Family Fun On Derby Day

The Raceway at Western Fair District will once again offer an exciting day of live racing and family-friendly activities for all ages on Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 3.

Western Fair Stock

Gascoigne Sundae Continues Winning Momentum

January 10, 2025

One of Canada's winningest Standardbreds in 2024, Gascoigne Sundae has continued his winning momentum into the new year as the claiming pacer extended his current streak of successful starts to five i...

A track level view of Western Fair Raceway

Western Fair Training Available This Friday

September 23, 2024

Horsepeople are advised that The Raceway at Western Fair District will be open for training this Friday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

A track level view of Western Fair Raceway

Western Fair Association Acquires Training Centre

Western Fair Association (WFA) announced on Thursday, April 4 that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Dorchester Downs Training Centre in Dorchester, Ont., located on the outskirts of Lo...

Jimmy Freight winning the 2022 Camluck Classic

Western Fair Wraps Up Record Month, Looks Ahead

The Raceway at Western Fair District capped off a record fiscal year for wagering this past Friday evening as horseplayers put $708,000 through the windows during the March 31 program, contributing to...

Award winners from the 2022 season at The Raceway at the Western Fair District

The Raceway Honours Best Of 2022

February 25, 2023

Natalie Elliott and Jack Wray, both owner-trainers, were the big winners on Saturday evening (Feb. 25) as The Raceway at Western Fair District honoured its top performers from the 2022 season in front...

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Western Fair Names New Manager Of Equine Programming

February 16, 2023

The Western Fair Association has announced that Amy O’Toole has been named the new Manager of Equine Programming, which includes The Raceway’s day-to-day operation and supporting management of the Lon...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Announces Awards Night, Personnel Changes

January 05, 2023

Horsepeople at The Raceway at Western Fair District will have a chance to celebrate the track’s top performers of 2022 with the return of its annual awards night on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Cancels Thursday's Qualifiers And Training

November 21, 2022

Qualifying and training scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24 at The Raceway at Western Fair District have been cancelled.

Gateway Extends Lease At Western Fair District

November 09, 2022

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which was planning to move its casino operation out of Western Fair District, has extended its lease at the London, Ont. venue with intentions to remain long term an...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

The Raceway Gears Up For New Season

September 07, 2022

The Raceway at Western Fair District is gearing up for a brand-new season as opening night is just around the corner -- scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30 with a post time of 4:50 p.m.

The Agriplex at Western Fair District

Yearling Sale Returns To Western Fair

February 10, 2022

For nearly 20 years, the Western Fair District (WFD) has been the host of the preeminent Standardbred yearling sale in Ontario. Today (Thursday, Feb. 10), WFD announced that it will carry on the trad...