Since our initial posting, Standardbred Canada has received an influx of submissions from a number of prominent trainers for our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list of 2020 two-year-olds in training....read on

On Thursday, February 27, the Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society (HBBAS) announced its new general manager....read on

None Bettor A and Rodeo Rock are hoping to make strong impressions on the Grand Circuit this year, and the two older male pacers will begin their journey together by making seasonal debuts in Saturday’s (Feb. 29) preferred at the Meadowlands Racetrack....read on

On Thursday, February 26, Ontario Racing (OR) announced its $5.89 million Thoroughbred Horse Improvement Program (TIP) Breeders Awards package for 2020-21, including a new 'Ontario Sired Reward of Excellence' program....read on

Heza Real Diamond, who has posed for pictures following five of his last seven trips to the post, will be looking to increase that impressive batting average in Friday night’s featured $6,700 Open Pace at Cal Expo....read on

Officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack have stated that the track’s revamped version of the Pick-6 “has exceeded all expectations.”...read on

William Pendleton's Casimir Swamp Girl ($7.20) sustained a first-over attack and outlasted the late pursuit of a 3-5 favourite in Wednesday's (Feb. 26) featured $10,500 Preferred 2 Pace for fillies and mares at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, taking her fifth consecutive win in the act....read on

Wilberforce was a force to be reckoned with in Buffalo Raceway's $13,000 Class A-Open Handicap Trot on Wednesday evening (Feb. 26)....read on

Blue Ivy ended her outstanding sophomore season with five consecutive wins. But how would the daughter of Captaintreacherous and All Blue perform in her four-year-old debut following a layoff of nearly 10 weeks?...read on

In preparation for the launch of iAGCO online services for horse racing licensees in March, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has revised the Rules of Standardbred Racing and the Rules of Thoroughbred Racing to reduce regulatory burden and harmonize processes between breeds where possible. The AGCO has also revised the fee schedule for all breeds....read on

The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2020 nomination process by submitting recommendations of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing....read on

It has been announced that the track at Rideau Carleton Raceway will again be closed for training for a three-day stretch....read on

Pompano Park will host two major events on Sunday, March 1, as eight of the greatest names in the sport will compete in a multi-race competition over the famed five-eighths mile oval....read on

The driving brothers Anthony and George Napolitano Jr. held the hot hands during Wednesday morning’s qualifying session at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono....read on

Standardbred Canada's Nurse Mare Program is designed to assist in matching orphaned or rejected foals with nurse mares, and now the process is even easier....read on

Driver Piet Van Pollaert, representing Belgium, topped the point standings at the end of the World Cup Amateur Driving Championship contested at Pompano Park on Tuesday (Feb. 25)....read on

Omega Alpha® Pharmaceuticals is pleased to be partnering with the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society (OSAS) to provide products for health and rehabilitation to the horses coming into the rehoming program....read on

This past Saturday (Feb. 22), the North American Harness Horse Alliance held its first official meeting, which took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Florida....read on

The Nova Scotia Harness Racing Industry Association is pleased to announce the Nova Scotia versus Ontario Driver's Challenge....read on

"Standardbred horse racing, at its most exciting, is easily one of the most spectacular sporting events on Earth. Whether it’s as an owner, a trainer, a driver, a bettor, or a fan, this is true. I know it. You know it. More people need to know it. That last part is the key."....read on / continuer à lire

Ask anyone there: the table that had the biggest reaction to winning at the 2019 O’Brien Awards was most definitely the one that sported the connections of pacing colt Century Farroh....read on

Peter Andrusek said he’s excited about the return of the Des Smith Classic Open Pace to Rideau Carleton Raceway this summer, mostly because the track will have completed a number of important capital projects first....read on

On Thursday, February 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that Jean Major will be retiring from his roles as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer by the end of August 2020....read on

On Thursday, February 20, Woodbine Entertainment announced that the inaugural Mohawk Million for two-year-old trotters will officially be contested on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Woodbine Mohawk Park....read on

When Equine Guelph launched its new Mare & Foal Care Tool, the how-to videos received great feedback as tools to prepare owners for the expected and unexpected....read on

"It's good that there's good competition, that there really is those two mares just fighting it out and I think it's good for the sport, frankly."...read on

Ben Baillargeon has been in this position before, with a highly-talented William Wellwood Memorial-winning trotting colt that brings up aspirations of racing on a certain Saturday in August....read on

Chantal Mitchell certainly won't forget her first O'Brien Awards experience any time soon....read on

As you read this, horseman Gilles Barrieau will be in Florida, enjoying the sun and possibly a cold beverage. Many would agree that he's earned it....read on

Saturday, February 1 was a night to remember as Standardbred Canada honoured and recognized the 2019 Canadian harness racing champions at the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ontario....read on

Standardbred Canada has released the breakdown of the voting for the 2019 O'Brien Awards. The ceremony took place Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario....read on

The crew from COSA TV was on hand at the 2019 O'Brien Awards this past Saturday (February 1) and caught up with some of the winning connections after the event....read on

"Sometimes when you see the video [of a yearling] you're not sure but he caught my eye right away. He caught my eye in the video, and he caught my eye when I saw the horse."...read on

The 31st edition of the O’Brien Awards, celebrating and honouring the best in Canadian harness racing, took place on Saturday, February 1 at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ont....read on

On Thursday, January 30, Standardbred Canada elected its Officers and Executive Committee for 2020....read on

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) would like to notify qualifying Standardbred horsepeople in Ontario that the organization offers a seamless transition, with no disruption of benefits, from any other provider’s benefit program beginning January 22, 2020 through March 31, 2020....read on

On Thursday (Dec. 19) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the 2020 Race Date Schedule for Ontario's quarter horse, thoroughbred and harness racing tracks....read on

Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that 2020 eligibility fees must be paid prior to a horse making its first start or qualifier....read on

Have you noticed ads and promotions on the Standardbred Canada website about the new FREE Member Value Program (MVP)? Are you interested in enrolling in the program, but still have questions about how it works?...read on