Western Fair District

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...

Tattoo Artist Perfect In Gold Series

October 09, 2020

Sent off as the heavy favourite in Friday’s $155,600 three-year-old pacing colt Gold Series division, Tattoo Artist rewarded The Raceway at Western Fair District fans with a two-length victory in 1:53...

Western Fair Agriplex Becomes Hospital

Many participants in the harness racing industry have been to or are familiar with the Agriplex at the Western Fair District as being a site for horse sales. Now the London, Ont. facility is joining t...

Maracasso Takes Preferred In London

January 20, 2020

Maracasso prevailed by a nose in the $11,500 Preferred 2 Handicap Pace on Monday (Jan. 20) following a delay to the evening's feature (Race 10) caused by a reported power surge that forced a reboot of...

Shadow Me Themoney Cashes In

January 03, 2020

Shadow Me Themoney, sent postward at odds of 9-1, held off his Preferred 3 rivals to complete a wire-to-wire performance in Friday night's featured pace at The Raceway at Western Fair District.

'No Contest' Declared At Western Fair

December 13, 2019

Friday night's sixth race at The Raceway at Western Fair District was declared a 'No Contest' following a mid-race incident.

Western Fair Post Time Correction

December 13, 2019

Officials at The Raceway at Western Fair District would like to inform horsemen and fans that post time for the Monday and Tuesday cards of racing will have their usual post time of 6:15 p.m.

Franks Angel Repeats In Autumn Series

November 15, 2019

Franks Angel dominated the $8,500 second leg of the Autumn Series for two and three-year-old male trotters, contested on Friday evening (Nov. 15) at The Raceway at Western Fair District.

London Approves Wonderland Rezoning

On Tuesday evening (July 30), London City Council voted 9-4 in favour of a rezoning measure that allows Gateway Casinos and Entertainment to proceed in its plans to build the $75 million ‘Starlight Ca...

Western Fair Archaeological Dig Nears

London City Council has approved an upcoming archaeological study for the grounds of Western Fair District, and local historians are confident that the dig will unearth human remains that date back to...

Wonderland Rezoning Application Filed

It was reported late last week that Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has officially applied for a zoning change for its leased property on Wonderland Road in London, Ont.

Ash Discusses Western Fair's Future

February 17, 2019

The Western Fair District is evolving. The historic London fairgrounds announced its new chief executive officer this past week. The area’s casino gaming offerings are expected to be headed elsewhere ...

Ash Named Western Fair District CEO

February 15, 2019

Western Fair District is pleased to announce the appointment of Reg Ash to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective February 13, 2019.