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 Sunday, we conclude with harness racing's top 25 stories from the past year.

25. Darling: Seeking Answers On Purses - July 8, 2016
24. Wiggle It Jiggleit Wires Derby Foes; Beyond Delight Wins Metro - September 3, 2016
23. Florida Fire Claims 12 Horses - March 16, 2016
22. Wiggle It Jiggleit Dazzles In Mullin - May 29, 2016
21. Always B Miki Equals World Record - July 2, 2016

20. Victor Hayter Passes; Arrangements Set - February 23, 2016
19. Mayotte: On Classy Lane Barn Fire - January 10, 2016
18. Six Banned Over Cobalt Violations - April 6, 2016
17. North America Cup Starters Set - June 11, 2016
16. Gold Cup & Saucer Trials Drawn - August 9, 2016

15. Hambletonian Day 2016 Complete - August 6, 2016
14. Statements On Glaucine Positives - February 11, 2016
13. Cause Of Classy Lane Fire Revealed - December 18, 2016
12. 2016 Two-Year-Olds In Training - January 11, 2016
11. Marion Marauder Wins Hambletonian - August 6, 2016

10. Marion Marauder Wins Triple Crown; Always B Miki Makes History - October 9, 2016
9. Foiled Again To PEI? - July 25, 2016
8. 2015 O'Brien Winners Announced - February 13, 2016
7. Wallace Devastated By Blaze - January 5, 2016
6. YS Lotus Wins Gold Cup & Saucer - August 20, 2016

5. Barn Fire Investigation Concludes - January 8, 2016
4. Betting Line Wins The Little Brown Jug - September 22, 2016
3. Bill Davis Passes; Arrangements Set - April 30, 2016
2. COSA Official Fire Fund - January 5, 2016
1. Tragic Fire At Classy Lane - January 5, 2016