Forum: Canada Harness Racing

I have read a lot of articles why racing should not be supported with slot money or taxpayers dollars. Now, I am under the impression that racing needs to stand alone and not have to be financed. Debatable?

Follow the link Below to view Doonbeg Breaking A fifteen year old track record at Corbiewood in Scotland, UK This Year. A 3/8ths mile track. There are other videos from the track there too. http://www.youtube.com/user/thewatchfuleye100

http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=87374

Really nice article from the USTA. http://xwebapp.ustrotting.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=40717&z=1 From The Great White North: Admiral honored with Cam Fella Award Monday, January 10, 2011 - by Karen Briggs, USTA Web...

http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=87042

I was wondering what some of you thought about the two McIntosh brothers as trainers. I was thinking about sending a colt to one of them and was wondering why Bob has about ten times more horses then his brother. I dont follow Canada racing as close...

My name is Darren Jamieson. I am interested in work within this industry. I am a British Citizen but the opportunities to work within this industry here in Great Britain are limited and frowned upon by...

What is the big deal? It helps the trainers with their costs and they will be able to pass on some of that money to the horse owners. haha

Western Fair Pool Party on Tap for Friday Horseplayers Have Chosen the Pick 4 Races, Advance Deposit Wagering Companies Climb Aboard With New Rewards for the Western Fair $300,000 Molson Pace Pick 4 “Pool Party” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...

I spent some time up in Montreal and checked out Hipodrome Montreal. Its been closed for two years now. Its a very nice track and has a great location. I was wondering if anyone has info about this place. Will it ever open? Who was in charge. What...

Is there anyone here old enough to remember Ronnie Feagan dubbed "King of Sulky" ?

There are a number of new Studs being offered for next season. Who do you think represents the best value?

Canadian associations made a sizable sprinkle in the 2018 Harrisburg Yearling Sale, with purchasers north of the 49th parallel representing a group of four of ponies which sold for in any event $250,000 each, including the second and fourth most...

Good to see All Tiger show some of his potential he always promised 1:49.1

See You At Peelers 1:50.3 Krispy Apple 1:51 Whats New Pussycat 1:54.3 See You At Peelers should of raced in the North America Cup the way she is going. There's a huge difference in prize money between NA Cup and the Fan Hanover.

Does the current menu of wagers satisfy you or do you think standardbred racing can use some new wager types? Many in the industry think a V75 wager is the way to go, but maybe you don't thinks so. HANA Harness has put together a new survey which...

Hello, Questions needed to ask Guest Speaker about Harness Racing. I'm in Toronto, Ontario Canada, a University of Guelph Equine student online courses. I have been in the Thoroughbred Industry for 5 years. This week June 20-June 24 we have a...

The Raceway at Western Fair District is once again asking harness racing fans to select the three races which will be part of the Win 4 (Pick 4) on Molson Pace Night on Friday, May 25. The Molson Pace, a FFA pace which gets some of the best FFA...

Is this trainer just another shit kicker for Mr Dubois? I do not follow the Canadian racing as much as I should, I have noticed he does this in France alot. Not that it is a bad thing, it is giving a young up and coming trainer a great experience...