“Heart.” “Determination.” “Guts.” “The will to win.”

These are the words we hear in winner’s circles around the world. But what separates the victorious athlete from thousands of other well-bred, impeccably trained and appropriately managed athletes, who fail to live up to expectations? The answer of course is the intangible.

When breeder Greg Martin purchased Benear - the dam of Manhattan Beach, he thought she was the saddest horse he had ever seen.

England native Christopher Nicol knows what it takes to be successful. With a $5,000 yearling named Beast Mode, he has reason to be optimistic. By Keith McCalmont

Canadian bred, based, owned, trained and driven - the story of Magnum J is a local tale that gives inspiration to every local horse owner. By Melissa Keith

Like every person, each horse has a story. TROT takes us back more than 135 years to discover Big Top Hanover’s 12th dam - Minnie Grimes. By Dan Fisher

What happens when two of North America’s most prominent owners both have their eye on the same yearling? The answer: Lyons Snyder. By Debbie Little

For Tim Tetrick and his wife Ashley, the business of harness racing is much bigger than what happens on the track.

Dominant at two and one of the world’s best at three, Control The Moment is making waves. TROT takes a look back to where it all started - with his mother, Lifesliltreasure. By Darryl Kaplan

Tom Hill loves Canada. The native of Britain has invested significantly in Canadian harness racing, and his high stakes bet is handsomely paying off. By Chris Lomon

BETTING LINE EST UN CHEVAL SPÉCIAL. Par Keith McCalmont / Traduction Louise Rioux