The schedule for 'the Internet’s favourite harness racing handicapping show' North American Harness Update (NAHU), is set for Friday, April 12....read on
Legio X Equestris Marks The Spot
April 12, 2019:
This meet at Cal Expo has been a homecoming of sorts for David Shell’s California-bred Legio X Equestris, and she has turned in some big efforts while racing with the top distaff pacers on the grounds....read on
TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable Open
April 12, 2019:
The Breeders Crown and TROT Magazine have teamed up to present the 2019 TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable. Enter for free (online or by mail) and play along all year, with a chance to win great prizes!....read on
Date Change For Red Shores Qualifiers
April 12, 2019:
Trot Insider has learned that Red Shores has shifted the dates for one of its previously announced qualifying sessions....read on
PEIHRIA Seeking Directors
April 12, 2019:
The Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association is currently accepting applications for the three voluntary positions as Members At Large on the Board of Directors....read on
3R Cancels Saturday Qualifiers
April 12, 2019:
Management at the Quebec Jockey Club has canceled the qualifying races at Hippodrome 3R scheduled for Saturday, April 13....read on
Trot N.A. Cup Spring Book: #2
April 12, 2019:
The countdown to the 2019 Pepsi North America Cup is on, with Trot Insider profiling the horses predicted to be the top contenders for Canadian harness racing's richest prize....read on
More Stars To Emerge Saturday
April 12, 2019:
Warrawee Ubeaut, a filly who last year became the fastest two-year-old pacer in history thanks to her 1:48.3 win in a division of the International Stallion Stakes at Lexington’s Red Mile, is among the Dan Patch Award winners making their 2019 returns in Saturday’s (April 13) qualifiers at The Meadowlands....read on
Capitano Italiano Stays Perfect
April 11, 2019:
North America Cup-eligible pacing colt Capitano Italiano was victorious in his seasonal debut earlier this month and backed up that initial win with another solid performance on Thursday (April 11) at Woodbine Mohawk Park....read on
Vesuvio Bi Impressive At Flamboro
April 11, 2019:
A patient and confident approach from driver Travis Henry with trotter Vesuvio Bi proved to be successful in Thursday night's $9,400 Preferred 3 Trot at Flamboro Downs....read on
Spilling The Beans Upsets At Plainridge
April 11, 2019:
After having solid success in low-level conditioned races at Pompano and the Meadowlands earlier this year, Spilling The Beans shipped to Massachusetts, stepped up to the top class and made her first start at Plainridge Park a winning one....read on
A Call For Stiffer Penalties
April 11, 2019:
The Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee of the Association of Racing Commissions International (ARCI) is considering a major change to the recommended penalties for violations of the association’s drug rules to dramatically increase sanctions on those violations that can be considered “doping” or “equine endangerment”....read on
"Horsemen's Hockey" Teams, Schedule
April 11, 2019:
Details, including the schedule and team rosters, have been released for the 2019 edition of the ever-popular Horsemen's Hockey Tournament, slated for Sunday, April 28....read on
'Name That Foal' Contest Returns
April 11, 2019:
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the return of the Meridian Farms' Name That Foal Contest featuring a filly in need of a name....read on
Pennacchio Wins NAADA At Monticello
April 11, 2019:
After spending the winter competing in amateur races at Pompano Park, Joe Pennacchio, last year's Amateur Driver of the Year, has moved north and made his first start in this season's NAADA trotting series a winning one....read on
Hoosier's First Turn Stable Returns
April 11, 2019:
After a successful season in 2018, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is proud to announce the return of First Turn Stable, a fractional ownership opportunity, for the 2019 live racing season....read on
‘Fearless’ In Harrah’s Philly Feature
April 11, 2019:
The front end continued to be the place to be at Harrah’s Philadelphia in the third week of the racing season, as the Elegant Man gelding Fearless Man used speedy tactics to capture the $18,000 featured trot on Thursday (April 11) in 1:53.3....read on
Hambletonian DQ Saga From 2017 Is Over
April 11, 2019:
Officials with the Hambletonian Society have announced that the saga surrounding the final heat of the 2017 Hambletonian is now over, as the 2017 Hambletonian purse money has now been disbursed....read on
Sally Fletcher A Captures Saratoga Open
April 11, 2019:
Sally Fletcher A, by American Ideal, was back competing against Open company on Thursday afternoon (April 11) at the Saratoga Casino Hotel and was looking to take another trip to the winner’s circle....read on
Yonkers’ Empire Terrace Open Saturdays Beginning ‘Levy Night’
April 11, 2019:
Yonkers Raceway’s Empire Terrace will be open for dinner Saturdays during stakes season, beginning with the April 20 finals of both the Blue Chip Matchmaker and George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series....read on
The ‘Big M’s ‘Dinner And A Show’ Details
April 11, 2019:
Dinner and a show will take on a musical note with two tribute nights at the Meadowlands Racetrack’s Pink Restaurant....read on
Big Poppy Heads To 'The Show'
April 11, 2019:
“We don’t know if he’s going to be a Hambletonian horse, but he’ll be a racehorse. We’re hoping he’s got some of that (Frau Blucher) blood in him. We’re taking a shot this year and see what happens.”...read on
OHHA On Ontario Changes
April 11, 2019:
On Wednesday, April 10, the Ontario Harness Horse Association issued a press release in regard to developments that have recently taken place in the provincial racing industry....read on
MacIntosh On Courtly Choice Qualifier
April 11, 2019:
The weather may not have been the best for the Thursday (April 11) qualifying session at Woodbine Mohawk Park, but that didn’t stop those in attendance from enjoying watching 2018 Meadowlands Pace and Little Brown Jug winner Courtly Choice make his four-year-old charted debut....read on
Bettor In The Bank Seeks More Ducats
April 11, 2019:
Bettor In The Bank will have his sights set on a hat trick when he faces the gate for Friday evening’s featured $7,000 Open Pace at Cal Expo....read on
‘Big M’ Offering Up A Full Weekend
April 11, 2019:
For harness racing fans that love tournaments, fast horses and plenty of Pick-4 action, the Meadowlands Racetrack is the place to be this weekend....read on
Tattersalls Cancels Spring Mixed Sale
April 11, 2019:
It has been announced that the Tattersalls Spring Mixed Sale at the Meadowlands, which was originally scheduled for April 28, has been cancelled....read on
Trot N.A. Cup Spring Book: #3
April 11, 2019:
The countdown to the 2019 Pepsi North America Cup is on, with Trot Insider profiling the horses predicted to be the top contenders for Canadian harness racing's richest prize....read on
Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting At Truro
April 11, 2019:
Trot Insider has been informed that there will be a mandatory meeting for drivers at Truro Raceway this weekend....read on
Faves First In Forest City Features
April 10, 2019:
A pair of $8,500 Preferred 3 events headlined Wednesday evening's (April 10) card at The Raceway at Western Fair District, and public choices Casino Classic ($3.50) and Lets Leavem ($5.00) failed to disappoint in their respective events....read on
Reaction From The Class Of 2019
April 10, 2019:
Trot Insider has gathered reaction from the 2019 Standardbred inductees into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame....read on
Sportsmuffler Romps In Buffalo Distaff
April 10, 2019:
After suffering a narrow nose defeat last week, Sportsmuffler made sure she wasn't going to suffer the same fate on Wednesday night (April 10)....read on
Cahill, Tetrick Headline 'Post Time' Thursday
April 10, 2019:
Post Time with Mike and Mike, presented by the United States Trotting Association and BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (April 11) at 10:30 a.m....read on
Lady MacBeth Reclaims Saratoga Crown
April 10, 2019:
After only mustering a third-place finish last week, Lady MacBeth resumed her reign among New York-sired trotters at Saratoga Casino Hotel with a mild 6-1 upset in a $9,000 co-featured event on Wednesday afternoon (April 10)....read on
EHM Case Confirmed In Ontario
April 10, 2019:
On April 2, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a confirmed case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) due to equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) at a facility with both competition and resident horses in the Regional Municipality of York....read on
'Capping Championship Buy-Ins Welcome
April 10, 2019:
It has been announced that buy-ins are being welcomed for the 2019 World Harness Handicapping Championship, which will take place this Saturday (April 13)....read on
ARCI Takes Position On Furosemide
April 10, 2019:
On Wednesday, April 10, the Association of Racing Commissioners International announced that its Scientific Advisory Group has reported that there is no current science linking furosemide (lasix) treatments to muscular skeletal issues that may be a contributing cause of equine breakdowns in racing....read on
April 15 Stakes Payment News Centre
April 10, 2019:
Trot Insider has compiled all of the April 15 stakes payment reminders that have been sent to Standardbred Canada from the industry....read on
Last Call For Member Input
April 10, 2019:
Just a reminder to Standardbred Canada members who received the communications survey via email, that the deadline to complete it is Monday, April 15....read on
Fiftydallarbill Surfaces
April 10, 2019:
Fiftydallarbill made a name for himself in the fall of 2017 courtesy of his victory in the $600,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Trot. After having been given some time away from the races over the winter, the standout son of Swan For All has now made his four-year-old charted debut....read on
Lane Promoted At The USTA
April 10, 2019:
The U.S. Trotting Association announced on Wednesday (April 10) that T.C. Lane has been promoted to the newly-created position of chief operating officer....read on
Pompano Forced To Cancel Tuesday Card
April 10, 2019:
Officials with Pompano Park were forced to cancel the track’s card of live racing that was scheduled for Tuesday, April 9....read on
Spotlight On The Grand Circuit
April 10, 2019:
The publicity department for the Grand Circuit has sent out its weekly recap and preview of Grand Circuit races....read on
Gary Hammer Passes
April 10, 2019:
Standardbred horseman Gary C. Hammer, 74, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Sunday, April 7, 2019....read on
Prix D'Ete Payments Due April 15
April 10, 2019:
This weekend, the second payment will be due for this year’s edition of the $200,000 Prix d’Ete....read on
Trot N.A. Cup Spring Book: #4
April 10, 2019:
The countdown to the 2019 Pepsi North America Cup is on, with Trot Insider profiling the horses predicted to be the top contenders for Canadian harness racing's richest prize....read on
TROT Fantasy Stable Partners With Breeders Crown
April 10, 2019:
With all 12 of the 2019 Breeders Crown Championship finals taking place on October 25 & 26 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, the Hambletonian Society and TROT Magazine have teamed up this year to present the sixth annual edition of the TROT Magazine Fantasy Stable contest....read on
Yonkers Pick-5 Guarantee Thursday
April 10, 2019:
Officials with Yonkers Raceway have announced that there will be a guaranteed pool for the track's Pick-5 wager on Thursday (April 11)....read on
Three In A Row For Sporty Tori
April 9, 2019:
Making the fourth start of her career, Sporty Tori popped off the rail and circled wide into the stretch to win her third consecutive race courtesy of a 2:00 mile in a $7,400 conditioned pace on Tuesday, April 9 at The Raceway at Western Fair District....read on
'Paris' Springs To Weiss Win
April 9, 2019:
Explosive Matter filly Spring In Paris emerged as the only female with a two-for-two record in the Bobby Weiss Series for trotting distaffs after a trio of $15,000 second-round divisions were contested on Tuesday (April 9) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono....read on
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