The Saturday (July 24) card at Hiawatha Horse Park proved eventful in a couple ways. For one, driver Marc St. Louis, Jr. visited the winner's circle five times on the 12-race card — thrice for trainer Tyler Nostadt. And for two, the trotting mare Lefkada broke a near-decade-long track record....read on

Three-time O’Brien Award winner Louis-Philippe Roy is once again returning to compete at Hippodrome 3R this Sunday....read on

Did you know that the foal registration deadline is December 31 of the foaling year BUT you can save money by applying early?...read on

The third edition of the $100,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace will be contested at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 25) as the co-feature to the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot. The stake has had only one champion during its run and that’s because the great Shartin N won the first two, and in consecutive track record times....read on

“We thought this is the one that was the most correct and she has a good pedigree. We were very fortunate to get her for a good price.”...read on

Heavily-favoured So Much More captured Friday’s $30,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred Pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park, but Karma Seelster made her really earn it....read on

She is the not the fastest two-year-old trotting filly currently in harness racing, but Stella Alpha stays on gait and improves in speed with every start as she posted her third straight win Friday with an easy score in the opening round of the Future Stars Series at the Hippodrome 3R....read on

Woodmere Stealdeal will be looking to keep his win streak going when he hits the track in Northside Downs on Saturday afternoon....read on

Making his first start in a new stable, Day Delight will take on the featured event Saturday evening (July 24) at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park....read on

Red Shores and the Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association are pleased to update the industry on the following racing protocols....read on

“The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat” is by now a hoary sports cliché, but it could have been coined just for trainer Brett Pelling’s experiences in the Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids....read on

Seven stalwart trotters went to post Friday in a Great Lakes Amateur Drivers Association Trot at Scioto Downs, and when the judges posted the official sign Alesha Binkley emerged victorious after she reined Wittyville to a gate to wire triumph in 1:57.4....read on

All victories are memorable, but one of the three triumphs in the $12,600 features at Harrah’s Philadelphia Friday afternoon may stand out a little bit more for one driver....read on

C.K.G. Billings Series founder Peter Gerry once called amateur racing the “Greatest Side Show in Harness Racing.” But the strong segment of the sport has come a long way since the meagre $2,000 purses of the 1990s....read on

Eldorado Scioto Downs will play host to multiple Ohio Sires Stakes divisions both Friday (July 23) and Saturday evening (July 24), featuring three-year-old colt trotters on Friday and two-year-old pacing colts and fillies on Saturday....read on

With a growing carryover that is approaching $200,000, a mandatory payout will be put in place on Saturday night's (July 24) Hi-5 wager at Hawthorne Race Course....read on

Drivers James MacDonald and Doug McNair of Guelph, ON split the three-year-old pacing filly Grassroots divisions down the middle at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Thursday, July 22....read on

Two-year-old trotting fillies clashed in a set of $20,000 divisions in Thursday’s opening round of the Pure Ivory Trotting Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and as often is the case with young trotters – the favourites faltered....read on

Coming from worst to first, Woodmere Skyroller delivered as the post time favourite in the top event of the evening Thursday at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park....read on

Developing horses and seasoned veterans shared the spotlight on Thursday (July 22) at Harrah’s Philadelphia....read on

Dan Patch Award winner Anoka Hanover and Italian-bred Colonial As will be among the three-year-old trotters getting final tune-ups in the march toward Hambletonian Day in Saturday’s (July 24) divisions of the Arthur Tompkins Memorial Stakes at The Meadowlands....read on

Longtime industry participant Paul Barkley, of Morrisburg, Ont., passed on July 9 at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. He was 84....read on

Officials with Harness Racing New Brunswick have announced that the Walter Dale Invitational will be conducted next Saturday (July 31)....read on

Longtime harness racing industry participant Mike Stoikopoulos of York, Ont. passed away suddenly on Monday (July 19) at the age of 60....read on

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred trainer Karen Taft is currently recovering from burns suffered as the result of a recent house fire....read on

To say “eventful” describes what transpired during the night of the 45th edition of the Meadowlands Pace at The Meadowlands is an understatement of epic proportion....read on

For the last decade, Jacques Lambert has campaigned horses on the Manitoba harness racing circuit but has decided to pick up shop, test the waters and make a name for himself in Alberta....read on

Despite sitting eighth at the bell and 11 lengths in arrears, Edward and Jessica Hayter's Cool Muscle ($6.00) proved best of all at the end of Wednesday's (July 21) Preferred 2-3 Handicap Trot at Grand River Raceway after circling four-wide off the home turn and lifting to the fore in mid-stretch....read on

Batavia Downs welcomed a large crowd of live fans back to the track on Wednesday (July 21) as they opened their 2021 live racing season, and the New York Sire Stakes were in town to put on the show. Thirteen two-year-old filly trotters went to post in two divisions for a total of $101,700 in purses, and the two best of this group remained perfect....read on

Heavy favourites took it on the chin in their respective second-round preliminary divisions of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for two-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Wednesday afternoon (July 21) at Harrah’s Philadelphia....read on

Saturday (July 17), was better than a comeback from 2020’s pandemic-impacted racing season. In fact, the Circuit régional des courses de chevaux du Québec (CRCCQ) made the move to online wagering for the first time in 30 years of racing at St. Joseph de Lepage (SJLP). And what a move it was....read on

SC Identification Technician Stephen MacLeod will be in Charlottetown and the surrounding area on Monday (July 26) to microchip all racehorses and foals in the region....read on

A robust field of 23 top pacing colts and geldings will contest Saturday's (July 24) eliminations in the $450,000 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids at The Meadows....read on

"We’re two guys from Prince Edward Island and we’re a long way from home. I told Doc in the winner’s circle that the last time he and I were there together it was also in the rain 32 years ago."...read on

Something Reel followed live cover before vaulting into the lead, then dug in gamely to preserve her win in Wednesday’s (July 21) feature at The Meadows: a $10,300 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace....read on

Three-time Breeders Crown champion Manchego will return to the scene of her 1:49.3 world record performance when she starts in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 25). The lone mare in the field will take on five formidable foes in the Grand Circuit event that highlights the Massachusetts racing season....read on

Terry Brewer has worked on The Meadows backside for 43 years as a caretaker, assistant trainer and second trainer. But despite his obvious commitment to, and love of, the sport, he’s never owned so much as a small percentage of a horse. Until now....read on

After scoring three victories in the afternoon at Century Downs, trainer Dave Kelly nabbed three more victories in the six-race make-up card held on Tuesday night (July 20) at the Calgary oval....read on

The draw for the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot that will be held at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 25), took place on Tuesday (July 20) and two names that were not on the original list of eligibles will be starting in the fourth edition of the race....read on

Driver David Ingraham is no stranger to driving longshots. Although respected by his peers, the 59-year-old reinsman is perhaps losing a few mounts to the up-and-coming young guns of Maine. But that fact did not stop Ingraham from putting 6-1 fifth-choice Patanjali N in perfect position to pounce on a tiring leader and win the $12,500 Donald Richards Maine Legends Pacing Series Final on Tuesday (July 20) at Cumberland....read on

"I will definitely be working in this industry when I grow up. Some days I say I'm gonna call races like Vance Cameron, handicap races like Dave Brower, and other days I think I wanna be a trainer, like Ron Burke, Tony Alagna, and Brent MacGrath."...read on

A total of nine qualifiers were carded for Tuesday morning (July 20) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with five dashes exclusively for the two-year-olds....read on

The richest race of the season at Saratoga Casino Hotel yielded a track record performance on Tuesday (July 20)....read on

Manchego regained the No. 1 spot in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll thanks to her 1:49.4 win in last Saturday’s fourth round of the Miss Versatility Series at The Meadowlands....read on

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of live harness racing and simulcasting at Yonkers Raceway for three months in 2020, the future seemed very much uncertain....read on

When Batavia Downs opens their 2021 harness racing season on Wednesday (July 21), the card will be highlighted by a visit from the New York Sire Stakes and the two-year-old trotting filly division....read on

Stews Watching got his second straight Grassroots win on Monday, July 19 and Grand River Raceway fans may get a second look at the two-year-old pacing colt next Monday in the Battle Of Waterloo eliminations....read on

Nathan Bain is looking to take a stranglehold on the $500 Hiawatha Horse Park Handicapping Challenge. He outscored rival Nicholas “Ace” Barnsdale 78 points to 63 in Saturday, July 17th action at the Sarnia, Ontario oval....read on

Which of Saturday's stakes winning performers at The Meadowlands did you think were the most impressive?....read on

In just her third pari-mutuel start, Joyride Hanover eclipsed the former track record for two-year-old pacing fillies at Monticello Raceway....read on

Two-year-old colts were spotlighted in a pair of $11,700 contests during the Monday afternoon (July 19) card at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono....read on

The Grand Circuit returns to Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 25) when the track will host the fourth edition of the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot....read on

After a win in Saturday's (July 17) last of five OLG Ontario Women's Driving Championship races at Hanover Raceway propelled her into the lead at the midway stage, Natasha Day ran up the score Sunday (July 18) at Dresden Raceway, posting a driving double to defeat Marie-Claude Auger and six other rivals in the weekend tournament....read on

Sent the 9-5 favourite, National Debt delivered a confident victory in the co-featured $9,200 Preferred Handicap Pace at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday (July 18)....read on

The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono featured two $35,000 divisions of a Pennsylvania All-Stars event for two-year-old trotting fillies on its Sunday (July 18) card, and a noteworthy career debut was made by Mon Cheval, who came home in :57-:28 to stop the timer in 1:54.3....read on

Despite being hounded steadily through the middle half, ICR Racing's Champagne Phil ($4.80) held his ground and powered away to a 2-1/2-length win in Sunday's (July 18) featured $5,800 Preferred 3 Pace at Clinton Raceway....read on

Cadillac Bayama earned his first win of 2021 as he upset 1-5 favourite The Light Speed in the opening round of the Breeders Trophy Series on Sunday (July 18) at Hippodrome 3R....read on

Trot Insider has learned that Century Downs has abandoned their Sunday (July 18) harness racing program....read on

Following wins in the Geers Stakes and his first Pennsylvania Sire Stakes preliminary, I Did It Myway ($3.00) ran his career record to a perfect three-for-three with a 1:52.2 score in his $54,020 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes division for two-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Sunday (July 18) at Harrah's Philadelphia....read on

Canadian-based Lawless Shadow, who was second past the winning post in the 45th edition of the Meadowlands Pace, was elevated to first in the $700,000 event for three-year-old pacers held Saturday evening (July 17) at The Meadowlands....read on

Trainer Trevor Williams accounted for half the victories on the 10-race card at the Miami Fair on Saturday (July 17) including a victory in the co-featured $2,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace with Pure Addition....read on

Northfield Park contested eight trotting divisions of Ohio Sires Stakes (OHSS) on Saturday night (July 17) with seven $40,000 splits for freshmen — four for fillies and three for colts — and one $60,000 dash for sophomore fillies....read on

Imextraspecial and HP Mama B sprinted around Georgian Downs on Saturday (July 17) to claim the winner’s share of $101,400 in their respective three-year-old trotting filly Gold Series divisions....read on

The second leg of the Prospect Series for three-year-old pacing colts & geldings featured three divisions on Saturday (July 17) at Hiawatha Horse Park, and each of the winners notched their first series victory....read on

No stranger to the winner's circle at Hanover Raceway, Natasha Day emerged with the lead after the first five dashes of the OLG Ontario Women's Driving Championship contested Saturday (July 17) at the Grey County oval....read on

In this week's Rewind Robert Smith recalls the long and interesting career of the late William Rowe, a man who served the sport in multiple roles during an extremely long career....read on

Professional, easy-going, strong, willing — trainers Nick Gallucci and John Pentland called on similar adjectives Friday night to describe their two-year-old pacing colt Gold Series winners Betterhavemymoney and Stonebridge Helios....read on

Pleaseletmeknow gave driver Matt Kakaley, trainer Travis Alexander and owner/breeder Fiddlers Creek Stables LLC their second significant stakes victory of the month at Yonkers Raceway by taking Friday night's $150,000 MGM Springfield Stakes final for two-year-old male pacers in 1:54.3....read on

There was plenty of stakes action on display Friday at Truro Raceway, with the highlight of the nine-race card being a set of $25,250 divisions of the Frank & Beth Stanfield Memorial for three-year-old pacing fillies....read on

Standardbred Canada Identification Technician Stephen MacLeod will be making his only trip this year to western Prince Edward Island on Monday (July 19) to microchip all racehorses and foals in the region....read on

The Prince County Horsemen's Club will hold their annual general meeting on Wednesday (July 21) at The Oval at Red Shores Summerside....read on

Avez-vous besoin d’aide pour utiliser le libre-service d’inscription en ligne de SC? Do you need assistance with using SC’s Self Serve Online Entry?...read on

With the launch of the Racing Services Department and no SC Racing services staff on-site at racetracks in Ontario, it's more important than ever that SC has up-to-date contact information for its members....read on

With harness racing set to resume in Ontario on June 11, Ontario Racing has released the revised Ontario Sires Stakes schedule as well as the 2021 Prospect Series schedule....read on