Forum: Canada Harness Racing

Many years ago I developed a statistical based "Game Plan" for handicapping harness races for the Chicagoland racing scene. My best track was old Sportsman's Park in Cicero, especially after they converted it to a 7/8ths mile track. My system seems...

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

http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1141185-truro-raceway-to-host-final-races#.Ud3vxnnZ3uk.twitter

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

Ontario Horse Racing Industry There are 18 racetracks in the Province of Ontario. Of these tracks, 15 are Standardbred; one is Thoroughbred; one is Thoroughbred and Standardbred combined, and the other is Quarter-horse. Ontario has more races...

Hi all! My name is Brent Boles, and I'm a journalism masters student at Western. I'm looking to do a 5 minute radio documentary (for either CHRW, or potentially CBC) on what its like to be a harness driver. If you, or anyone you know has any...

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?

Perhaps it's time to get out the Dwight Duncan Voodoo Dolls & start jamming the pins in? http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/04/21/ontario-government-plans-to-redirect-slot-machine-revenues/

Hi everyone!! Are you listening to North American Harness Update?? It is a fairly new internet radio show covering all things harness. Hosts Garnet Barnsdale, Ray Cotolo, Freddy Hudson and Jeremy Day give us all the news happenings, a...

Eliminations run at Mohawk sat the 11th June. First elimination goes to Powerfull Mist 2nd Rockabillie with Big Jim 3rd..

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...

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

Groom looking for a job in Canada, willing to relocate and has years of experience.

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...

Would anyone know how many mare's Jereme's Jet served in 2010

I own a standardbred pacer who has some potential,but he keeps hitting the bike when he swings his back legs,other than using a trotting bike are there any other solutions out there. Positive information would be greatly appreciated

Our pacer has a nasty habit of pulling and not wanting to stop when doing a training mile. Looking for suggestions to correct this nasty habit. Thanks

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...

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...