13 February 2026
Spoke too soon?
I perhaps spoke too soon when I said that Mine That Bird’s upset win in the Derby on Saturday might bring some favorable public attention on racing
13 February 2026
Everyone loves a longshot winner
Of course, people playing the chalk in races don’t love longshots because they kill their chances of cashing, but it’s hard not to love the stories
13 February 2026
Ontario Bound Tomorrow
After a very strong "qualifier" (work mile on his own) for the Saturday afternoon harness crowd at the CDP, Shadow will be leaving for his Ontario
LES COURSES, QUEL PLAISIR!
Inside SCoop (français)
En regardant le déroulement du Championnat national canadien des conducteurs 2009 à Fraser Downs, tout ce qui me venait en tête, c’était tout le plaisir qui s’y rattachait.
RACING IS FUN
Inside SCoop
As I was watching the 2009 National Driving Championship at Fraser Downs, all I could think about was how much fun it was. How, I was thinking, can you possibly sustain this fun 107 days a year?
Quelle drôle de conclusion
Point de vue
Je suis une personne de chiffres. Écrivez-moi une histoire – je suis content. Faites-moi un dessin – je le suis encore plus.
Drawing An Odd Conclusion
The View
I am a numbers person. Write me a story – I’m happy. Draw me a picture – I’m happier. Show me a spreadsheet – I’m thrilled.
Special Delivery
Rail Tales
Imagine coming home to a horse – a horse that wasn't there when you left. It's a funny, quirky mystery with a surprising ending you won't want to miss. By Bob Carson
The Numbers
Statistics
It's tough to gauge the state of the industry on words alone. We need a quantitative measure.
Knock Knock
PETA
The popularity of animal welfare and animal rights groups has grown immensely in recent years, and looking forward, it's an issue we'll have to consider.