"I’m very happy where we are. I feel good. I think we have a nice group of horses. We are very excited, me and Frank and all the team. We need to keep doing a good job, hard work, and we will get results.”

Standardbred Canada has released the initial set of 2018 two-year-olds in training for our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list.

The top four-year-old pacers in harness racing will display their talents at Flamboro Downs on Sunday, May 20 for the 40th edition of the Confederation Cup.

Driver Stephane Brosseau says he will be ready to defend his Hippodrome 3R driving title when the track opens for its 2018 race season this coming Sunday (April 29).

Trot Insider has learned that Exhibition Park Raceway will be hosting a qualifying session this coming weekend.

Officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack have announced some of the details in regard to the training of two-year-olds over the ‘Big M’s famed one-mile oval.

Despite being rebuffed by Saulsbrook Peach on the first turn, Lets Wait And See ($2.10) made good as the twenties-on favourite in the featured $8,500 Preferred 3 Pace on Sunday evening (April 22) at Flamboro Downs.

Officials with Northside Downs have scheduled the first qualifying session for the 2018 season for this coming Saturday (April 28) at 12:00 p.m.

Zlatan recorded his first local Open Trot victory on Sunday afternoon (April 22) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Truro Harness Horse Owners Association President Steve Morton has said that he is optimistic about the upcoming season of live racing at Truro Raceway, which is scheduled to kick off this Friday (April 27) at the Bible Hill oval.

Standardbred participants that are fully entrenched in the industry tend to take some things for granted from time to time. For example, many prospective fans have no concept of what its like to be in the sulky. Simply put, it’s intense, it’s one of a kind, and it’s right here.

Applications are now being accepted for the Edward Weiner and Edward Yarock Equine Scholarship Fund.

Official with the Meadows have announced that the track currently has carryovers in both its Pick 4 and the Pick 5 wagers, and thus it has increased the total-pool guarantees for both wagers for its Monday (April 23) live card.

Many of the sport’s top older pacers were on display Saturday evening at Yonkers Raceway, as the half-mile oval hosted a set of rich tilts – the $373,000 Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for distaffers and the $532,000 George Morton Levy Series for their male counterparts.

In this week's edition of 'Rewind,' Robert Smith recalls the days when small-town racetracks were the backbone of the sport.

"Not only is he special because we’ve never had this type of horse, but for [my son] to be able to drive him when he is looking to become more involved in the sport means the world to us."

Longtime harness racing industry participant Adam Kaminski of Drayton, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, April 18 at the age of 83.

Now that the racing seasons have ended at Fraser Downs in Surrey, B.C., and are about to close at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, it’s expected that a bunch of horsemen will be bringing their stables to Century Downs.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a reminder that the changes outlined in Information Bulletin 63 (April 4, 2018) will become effective on April 21, 2018.

Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson talks speaks about the many challenges facing horse racing, but offers hope for a positive future.

It has been revealed by the Ontario Government that a completed expansion on the grounds of Woodbine Racetrack could annually bring the City of Toronto anywhere from $26 to $31 million by 2022.

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred horseman Rick Forgie has passed away at the age of 53.

Do you eat, sleep and breathe harness racing? Do you enjoy promoting harness racing and have exceptional customer service skills? If this sounds like you and you feel like you have the potential to be an outstanding ambassador for Canadian harness racing, read on.

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred breeder/owner Lois Allison of Hamilton, Ont. passed away on Saturday (April 14) at the age of 92.

He may not get into the sulky as much as he used to, but it has been announced that Bill ‘The Magic Man’ O’Donnell will soon be on the move.

More details have been released for the 2018 edition of the ever-popular Horsemen's Hockey Tournament, slated for Sunday, April 29 at the Cambridge Sports Park.

Leading Standardbred owner Brad Grant is stepping up to raise funds for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Player Assistance Program in the wake of the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association has issued a reminder that entries are coming due for Meridian Farms' 'Name That Foal' contest, which features a Mystician filly that is in need of a name.

Members of the I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club are invited to a tour and lunch at First Line Training Centre, located close to Woodbine Mohawk Park, on Saturday, May 5.

Ontario Racing conducted a webinar on Thursday (April 5) for industry participants to learn more about the long-term funding agreement announced for Ontario's horse racing industry last month.

The road to the 2018 National Driving Championship (NDC) scheduled at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday, September 26 will kick off with the Ontario Regional Driving Championship, the first of four regional events.

"We look at this as a foundation of sorts. It's long-term, it's some stability but it's hopefully something we can build on."

Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister of Finance, and Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, announced a long-term funding agreement with the horse racing sector in a press conference held Friday afternoon (March 23) at Flamboro Downs.

For anyone that is unaware of some important facts surrounding Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), Trot Insider is reposting a fact sheet regarding the virus to help bring people up to speed.

Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that 2018 eligibility fees must be paid prior to any horse racing in 2018.