The Standardbred Canada website and Trot Insider present the annual Christmas tradition of listing the top 50 news stories of the year.

After featuring stories 50 through 26 in terms of web traffic and page views on Thursday, we conclude with harness racing's top 25 stories from the past year.

25. World Records Smashed At Pocono; June 28, 2014
24. Trevor Ritchie Retires From Driving; July 7, 2014
23. Roger Hie Passes; April 21, 2014
22. Hes Watching Wins Meadowlands Pace In 1:46.4; July 12, 2014
21. Modern Legend Upsets In Canadian Pacing Derby; August 30, 2014

20. JK Endofanera Upsets In North America Cup 31; June 14, 2014
19. Alibi Seelster Tops Mixed Sale; October 19, 2014
18. Breeders Crown Weekend Concludes; November 22, 2014
17. ORC Statement On Mohawk Race; September 4, 2014
16. Mike Lamoureux Passes; October 24, 2014

15. 2013 O’Brien Winners Announced; February 8, 2014
14. Intimidate Defeats Sebastian K; July 19, 2014
13. Canadian Yearling Sale Average Up; September 14, 2014
12. Bigtown Hero Equals Record In Gold Cup & Saucer; August 16, 2014
11. Emeritus Maximus Tops January Mixed Sale; January 20, 2014

10. Sears' Statement On Driving Restrictions; June 19, 2014
9. Fire At Langley, B.C. Barn; June 1, 2014
8. Sydney Seelster Claim Update; February 10, 2014
7. Getting Racing Televised; April 24, 2014
6. Update On Flamboro Accident; March 27, 2014

5. Limelight Beach Wins Little Brown Jug; September 18, 2014
4. Multi-Horse Accident At Freehold; January 10, 2014
3. Paul Henry Passes; January 8, 2014
2. Jamieson Issues Statement; June 12, 2014
1. Mark Austin Passes; September 15, 2014