Youth Art Derby

Bill Galvin Racing Alliance's Youth Derby contest finalists in the winner's circle at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Racing Alliance's Youth Derby Awards Presented

October 19, 2026

This past weekend, Woodbine Mohawk Park was the scene of the 2026 Youth Derby Awards Night presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) and sponsored by Ontario Standardbred breeder Tom Rankin....

BGRA's Youth Derby Awards Night Set For Oct. 17

October 08, 2026

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) has announced it will host the 21 finalists of the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby contests on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

A man pets a weanling

Meet Harness Racing’s Stars Of Tomorrow On May 30

Fans of horses and harness racing are invited to take an inside look at the first step in a horse’s journey to the racetrack at the Rankin Farm Open House on Saturday, May 30.

The Youth Derby Winners making the fifth-race presentation

BGRA Announces 2026 Youth Contest Details

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), with the support of Standardbred breeder and owner Tom Rankin, is once again holding its annual Youth Contests.

Horses at Tom Rankin's farm, pictured during the 2024 Open House event

Rankin Breeding Farm Open House On May 30

Standardbred breeders Beth and Tom Rankin will once again open their doors and welcome the community into their breeding farm in St. Catharines, Ont. on Saturday, May 30 to get up close and personal w...

The Youth Derby Winners making the fifth-race presentation

Youth Derby Awards Presented

October 07, 2025

The 2025 Youth Derby Awards Night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind the scenes access to the world of harness r...

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

BGRA Youth Derby Awards Night Saturday At Mohawk

September 30, 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) will host the finalists of the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Reminder: Youth Contest Deadline Approaches

August 26, 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) would like to reminder Ontario students that stories, poems and sketches for the Youth Literary Derby and/or Youth Art Derby contests at due by Aug. 31, 2025.

Horses at Tom Rankin's farm, pictured during the 2024 Open House event

BGRA Youth Contest Entries Due

August 11, 2025

The clock is ticking! The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) Youth Contests are set to close on Aug. 31, 2025, and Ontario students are encouraged to get their entries in before it's too late.

Horses at Tom Rankin's farm, pictured during the 2024 Open House event

From The Farm To The Racetrack

The journey to the racetrack begins at the breeding farm and for Standardbred owner/breeder Tom Rankin, the entire breeding process fuels his passion for harness racing.

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

BGRA Youth Contests Return For 2025

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) has announced that prominent Standardbred breeder and owner Tom Rankin is once again supporting its Youth Contests in 2025.

2024 Youth Derby award winners in the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner's circle

Youth Derby Awards Presented

October 07, 2024

The 2024 Youth Derby Awards Night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to harness racing at Wood...

Bill Galvin Racing Alliance To Award Youth Derby Winners

October 02, 2024

The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) will be hosting the finalists in the 2024 Youth Literary Derby and Art Derby on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.