Race Day Launch Party A Success
February 9, 2012:
More than 150 people attended the Launch Party for RACE DAY on February 8 at the Galaxy Cineplex Theatre in Milton, Ont.
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Allen In Negotiations For Balzac
February 8, 2012:
Trot Insider touched base with Alberta Downs Owner Robert Allen earlier this week in order to get an idea of what the 2012 season of harness racing will look like in Lacombe. What Trot Insider learned was that Allen is also stepping up in an attempt to solidify the province's racing future
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SC's February 15 Stakes Payment Reminder
February 8, 2012:
Standardbred Canada would like to remind owners/trainers that stakes payments are due on or before Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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More Two-Year-Olds In Training
February 5, 2012:
Another large batch of 2012 two-year-olds in training has been added to our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list of future harness racing stars
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Scorpion Moon Still Going Strong At Eleven
February 8, 2012:
In spite of the fact he's now 11 years old, trotter Scorpion Moon is serving notice that he hasn't lost a step
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Wolfenden Wins Top Trots; Seven For Pierce
February 8, 2012:
Anders Bluestone splashed through a wintry mix to win the $23,000 Open Handicap Trot on a rainy Wednesday, Feb. 8 over a ‘sloppy’ track at Dover Downs
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'Misty' Leads Popular Winners; Five For Henry
February 8, 2012:
The striking Misty Moonstone delivered as the bettor's choice in the featured $12,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred Pace on a favourite-filled Wednesday at Western Fair
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Equine Guelph Offers Biosecurity Workshops
February 8, 2012:
Equine Guelph is pleased to offer biosecurity workshops and an e-Session to promote measures horse owners can take to protect their horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases
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ORC Rules On Sudbury Appeal
February 8, 2012:
On Wednesday, February 8, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to an appeal from Sudbury Downs. The appeal had come after the ORC had issued an 'Order to Comply' ruling to Sudbury in relation to track conditions
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Taurus Dream Passes
February 8, 2012:
Thirteen-year-old stallion Taurus Dream passed away Tuesday, February 7 in France on his way to his new station in Sweden
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ORC Issues Natural Products Warning
February 8, 2012:
Due to recent positives for such drugs as ephedrine and caffeine, trainers are again reminded to use extreme caution and consult an Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) licensed veterinarian before administering any new or unknown products to horses -- such as so-called herbals or natural products
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Eaves Cracks Globe's 'Power 50'
February 8, 2012:
When you think of some of the most influential figures in Canadian sport, who comes to mind? Don Cherry? Gary Bettman? Steve Nash? How about Nick Eaves?
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Ontario Lotteries Going Online In 2012
February 8, 2012:
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has announced that it is in the process of selecting a firm to initiate and run its online offerings, which would see people be able to utilize the internet to buy lottery tickets, play video poker, and more by the end of 2012
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Cut In Funding To PA Horse Racing?
February 8, 2012:
It has been reported that a coalition of roughly 1,000 breeders, owners and trainers in Pennsylvania have collectively spoken out against the budget of Governor Tom Corbett, which calls for the re-allocation of $216 million from the Race Horse Development Fund to the state's general fund over a three-year span
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Russell Sutherland: The Road Warrior
February 8, 2012:
At the age of 69, Russell Sutherland knows a thing or two about going the extra mile
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The Next Big Thing?
February 8, 2012:
Talent shows, such as 'American Idol' and 'The Voice,' are popular on television at this time of year. The winter series races at Meadowlands Racetrack are, in a way, not unlike those hits
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Hambo Society: Stakes Payments Due
February 8, 2012:
The initial payment deadline for eligibility to more than 119 stake events, headlined by the $1.7-million Hambletonian at the Meadowlands Racetrack and the $6-million Breeders Crown events at Woodbine Racetrack is
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OSS Payments Due February 15
February 8, 2012:
The Ontario Sires Stakes Administration would like to remind horsepeople that the deadline for OSS three-year-old sustaining payments is fast approaching
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OHHA's Ken Hardy, One Year Later
February 7, 2012:
After telling Trot Radio one year ago that Ontario's harness racing industry was doing well, OHHA's President Ken Hardy has a different tune
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Watch The 2011 O'Brien Awards
February 6, 2012:
Standardbred Canada is pleased to present the 2011 O'Brien Awards video replay
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Stakes Payments, Mare Residency Reminder
February 6, 2012:
Standardbred Canada would like to send out a quick reminder to horsepeople in regard to the paying of stakes payments and registering for Ontario's mare residency program
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