Le dernier mois de courses sous harnais à la l’hippodrome Woodbine est proche, et cela ne passe pas aussi facilement pour moi que je l’aurais pensé.

L’année 2018 a connu un démarrage rapide dont la tenue de notre première rencontre du conseil d’administration de l’année, l’Assemblée générale annuelle des membres, la cérémonie des 29e O’Brien Awards, ainsi qu’une annonce très spéciale de Standardbred Canada à l’industrie.

The final full month of harness racing at Woodbine Racetrack is upon us, and it’s not coming and going for me as easily as I might have thought.

We have had quite a quick start to 2018 which so far has included our first Board meeting of the year, the Annual General Meeting for our members, the 29th annual O’Brien Awards and a very special announcement that Standardbred Canada made to the industry.

For most of her life, Ruth Reid dreamed about owning a horse. After several decades, now in her mid-80s, she has found a Standardbred companion well worth waiting for. By Melissa Keith

The year is 1983. A 35-year-old Bob Boni strolls the streets of Manhattan when he’s suddenly struck by an idea. His $19 million brainwave would ultimately make an indelible mark on the history of North American harness racing. By Keith McCalmont

After 25 years of harness racing at Woodbine, March marks the final full month of Standardbred racing at the Toronto-area track.

Quarante années après le début de la magie des courses sur glace sur le Canal Rideau à Ottawa, Bill Galvin a entrepris de répéter ce qu’il avait pu faire à la fin des années 1970, soit ramener cette tradition depuis longtemps perdue.