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The Little Horse That Could

Machthemoment

When Jeanette Newell bought a pint-sized horse with an average record from Ontario to show up her dad's one-horse stable at their home track in Newfoundland, she had no idea that he'd go on to dominat

06 July 2025
Adrenaline

It is Tuesday after the weekend of Adrenaline and there is time to reflect. It is a weird day because the workload has lessened dramatically.

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06 July 2025
Ciao, Frank!

Here’s the real deal about announcers: they’re strange.

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06 July 2025
Going to Xtremes – Here, There and Everywhere

As the third annual edition of Xtreme Horsepower at Georgian Downs is almost upon us, I take this opportunity to pay homage to those who dare

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06 July 2025
One Week

In one week the new Ontario Racing Commission rules that eliminate one handed whipping will be enacted.

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06 July 2025
Hail Yeah I'm Tough!

There was no shortage of excitement in harness racing last night as many of the sport's biggest stars, including Lucky Jim, were in action at the B

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06 July 2025
Looking for a good 'Beach' book? Check out the mares bred to SBSW

The reigning Horse of the Year Somebeachsomewhere has completed his first season in the stud at Hanover Shoe Farms and served a book of 160 mares,

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06 July 2025
Celebrity Announcer Idol

I recently watched the race replay of celebrity chef Bobby Flay calling a race at Saratoga Racecourse.

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