Forum: Europe Harness Racing

There is a lot of controversy in North America regarding whipping. How is whipping being regulated in Europe. If I recall correctly, Norway doesn't allow whipping at all. How long did it take the gamblers from Norway to accept the lack of...

I have to ask what happens in Europe when you use a mobile start and a horse resfuses to come to the starting gate as soon as it begins moving. Do punters lose their wager, do you have a recall or what? In Canada, they have a fair start rule...

I am under the impression that in some European countries studs must be approved for stud duty. Can someone explain to me how that works? Can studs not approved still bred? What is the rationale for it?

HIPA - Health Information Privacy Act. Does Europe have such a rule ? I don't know ? Horses are considered AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY, not any different than a cow, pig, or chicken. They can be bought, sold, and even "slaughtered" purely on the...

Lemon Dra seemed to just disapear ? And that happened YEARS ago. I read he was a mean as Nevele Pride ? so the kidnappers might have just shot him ? But the kidnapping the "bombshell" was last year ? Any word ? R DuCHARME

Does anyone know why Betfair have dropped down to providing only one meeting per day on their platform when for the last few months they have been showing 3 most days? thanks

Runner-up in the last two runnings Davidson Du Pont is favoured for the race this Sunday https://harnesslink.com/europe/18-starters-set-for-1000000e-prix-damerique/

I am working on a secret project, is there a form or publication that I could look at to see a trotters past performances?

unfortunately there was not enough time to logistically arrange all the blood work, and travel documents. Also, my father (John DuCHARME) is 90, and travel is difficult, and thus he could NOT come and watch his horse. VoS is "in" @ The Poconos...

Seems there is very little activity here. I just joined and if anybody wants to discuss European trotting or have any questions either post or please feel free to message me

For an american who has raced in Europe. The level of fan appreciation and support is heartwarming. American " Racinos" would "drop" LIVE racing in a heart-beat IF they are allowed ? I am glad the weather cooperated in Stockholm. When I was...

Here is the link http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/specialseries/2017/04/sports-doping-endless-chase-170413073512026.html It is a 2-part documentry I have NO problem naming trainers like Fabrice Souloy (cobalt) or Ake Svanstedt...

Most drugs get "mixed" into a "cocktail" of general performance drugs that are LEGALLY used 24-72 hours BEFORE the race in that quest to "make the horse FEEL better" (race better) with a veterinarians help as part of THEIR training "skills" And...

This race was very exciting, but a heartbreak as well. It hurts when circumstances beat your horse, and you can't do ANYTHING about it !! QUICK WORK was NOT a easy gate horse. And getting him "out" and thru the first turn was always a...

Sebastian Coe, or at least someone like him to grab this issue of PED's by the horns, and wrestle it to the ground ? If he didn't already have a job ? I would say HIRE him ! ...

For members interested in harness racing from Sweden, Norway, France, you're able to watch daily live races for free with english commentator at www.maharajah.se. For other countries you have to sign in. Regards from a racing lover in Sweden

http://www.harnesslink.com/International/100th-anniversary-of-Prix-d-Amerique-Sunday Monday is a holiday so for those who want to stay up late tonight

https://harnesslink.com/europe/idao-de-tillard-crowned-1-million-prix-damerique-champion/