Don Mills Opener In The Books

February 6, 2012:

Four divisions of the Don Mills Series went postward on Monday evening at Woodbine Racetrack, and there was no shortage of talent or speed in the quartet of $25,000 trotting tilts

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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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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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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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Nillabomb Nabs Pompano’s Monday Feature

February 6, 2012:

One of Florida's top fan favourites of recent vintage, Nillabomb, has returned to the top of the heap to add to her legacy

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Summer Camp Scores In Dover Feature

February 6, 2012:

Only the photo-finish camera could separate the first three finishers in the $30,000 Preferred/Open Handicap pace on Monday at Dover Downs, with Summer Camp holding on for a 1:51.2 victory

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Fraser Downs Set To Open Poker Room

February 6, 2012:

On Friday, March 2nd, 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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Charley Is The Man

February 6, 2012:

Catch-driver J.R. Plante changed tactics with My Man Charley in Monday’s $15,000 Preferred Handicap for pacers at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, and the Victor Puddy trainee romped to a comfortable score

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Class Of 2011 To Be Feted At The Raceway

February 6, 2012:

The Raceway at The Western Fair District will honour its top performers from 2011 during the annual awards night on Saturday, February 25

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Kandor Hanover Rebounds At The Meadows

February 6, 2012:

Rebounding from a pair of uncharacteristic off-the-board finishes, Kandor Hanover powered through the Lightning Lane to capture Monday’s $22,500 Filly & Mare Preferred

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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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Direct Competition For Lebanon Raceway?

February 6, 2012:

Lebanon Raceway co-owner Keith Nixon Jr. has gone on the record in regard to the possibility of increased competition for the Ohio racetrack. Nixon's remarks have come after Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that it is planning on relocating its Raceway Park to Dayton

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New Alliance For Expanded Gaming In NY

February 6, 2012:

On Monday, February 6, stakeholders from throughout New York State’s racing and agricultural industries announced the formation of a new advocacy group

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Meadows Announces 2012 Stakes Schedule

February 6, 2012:

On Monday, February 6, the Meadows announced its 2012 stakes schedule, a rich program which will offer more than $6.8 million (est.) in purses

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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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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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Dan Patch Awards To Be Videostreamed

February 6, 2012:

The United States Harness Writers Association has announced that its annual Dan Patch Awards Banquet, which will honor the late Stanley F. Bergstein this year, will again be videostreamed

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Cal-Expo Guaranteeing Exotic Pool

February 6, 2012:

Via release, officials at Cal-Expo have announced that the track will be further guaranteeing one of its exotic pools

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Rosecroft 2012 Winter-Spring Meet Info

February 6, 2012:

Preparations continue for the Rosecroft Raceway Winter-Spring 2012 meet, which is set to begin on March 10 with a new 7:25 p.m. first-race post time

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Get Your 'Race Day' Launch Party Tickets

February 2, 2012:

Join the cast and crew of 'Race Day' next Wednesday, February 8 at the Galaxy Cineplex theatre in Milton, Ont. for the official launch party

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More Accolades For Clark

February 4, 2012:

After earning his second O’Brien Award of Horsemanship last weekend, Alberta horseman Keith Clark picked up more trophies for his outstanding collection at the annual Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) Awards banquet on Saturday at Edmonton’s Northlands Park

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San Pail, Kaplan Win National Awards

February 3, 2012:

San Pail, Canada’s Horse of the Year for 2011, and Trot Magazine editor Darryl Kaplan were honoured for their 2011 accomplishments, and presented with

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Will ‘Cheddar’ Get Better With Age?

February 4, 2012:

O’Brien Award finalist Betterthancheddar ended his sophomore year at the top of his game and trainer Casie Coleman says the late bloomer is champing at the bit to pick up where he left off

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