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 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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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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Last Call For 'Race Day' Launch Party
February 2, 2012:
Join the cast and crew of 'Race Day' tonight (Wednesday, February 8) at the Galaxy Cineplex theatre in Milton, Ont. for the official launch party
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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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Panagler Back On The Beam
February 7, 2012:
Things didn’t go so well for the stakes-winning Panagler at the end of the 2011 season and it was more of the same as she made her 2012 debut, but based on her last two performances she might be turning the corner
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Logans Hero A London Hero
February 7, 2012:
The betting public at The Raceway at the Western Fair District sent off Logans Hero as the 3-2 favourite in Tuesday’s $15,000 Preferred Trot, and the Richard Moreau trainee didn’t disappoint
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Pricey Sophomores Square Off At Pompano
February 7, 2012:
The first race at Pompano Park on Tuesday featured an appearance by the highest priced horse to step on the track so far in 2012 - but he did not come up a winner
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No Bad Luck Delivers For Team Teague
February 7, 2012:
On the heels of back-to-back runner-up efforts in Dover Downs’ $23,000 Fillies & Mares Open Handicap, No Bad Luck kicked it up a notch and took home all the marbles – and the lion’s share of the purse
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Southern Allie Scores In Meadows Preferred
February 7, 2012:
Looped while trying for the early lead, Southern Allie persevered and reeled off a comfortable win in Tuesday’s $22,500 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows
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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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Meadowlands To Emulate Woodbine?
February 7, 2012:
The Woodbine Entertainment Group has been pulling off the impressive feat of hosting cards of both live standardbred and thoroughbred racing at one track on the same day
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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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Bouncy Ponies Invade John Labatt Centre
February 7, 2012:
This past Sunday, three of the top drivers at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, Scott Young, Scott Wray and Rob Sparling Jr., joined WFD announcer Greg Blanchard, marketing co-ordinator Sarah Imrie and the 'Be Entertained' team for a fun-filled day
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Fraser Downs Set To Open Poker Room
February 6, 2012:
On Friday, March 2, Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino will have the opportunity to shuffle up and deal its first game of poker in the brand new Fraser Downs Poker Room
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ORC Releases Morrison Ruling
February 6, 2012:
On Monday, February 6, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to the appeal of horseman Alan Morrison, who was appealing the one-year full suspension, two-year probation and $6,000 fine he was handed for a 'Class II' positive test for ephedrine
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MD Gaming Referendum Bill Introduced
February 7, 2012:
A bill which would ultimately allow residents of Maryland to decide, via referendum, whether or not to allow expanded gaming in Prince George's County, home to Rosecroft Raceway, was introduced in the state Senate
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Fundraiser For Staples
February 6, 2012:
Marshall 'Tiger' Staples, a Manitoba horseman, is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia
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An Anniversary To Celebrate
February 5, 2012:
On July 1, 2017, many Canadians will be celebrating the country's 150th birthday. How many people know that the date will also mark the 250th anniversary of Canadian horse racing?
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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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