February 8, 2012:

Anders Bluestone splashed through a wintry mix to win the $23,000 Open Handicap Trot on a rainy Wednesday, Feb. 8 over a ‘sloppy’ track at Dover Downs

February 8, 2012:

In spite of the fact he's now 11 years old, trotter Scorpion Moon is serving notice that he hasn't lost a step

February 8, 2012:

The striking Misty Moonstone delivered as the bettor's choice in the featured $12,000 Fillies & Mares Preferred Pace on a favourite-filled Wednesday at Western Fair

February 8, 2012:

Equine Guelph is pleased to offer biosecurity workshops and an e-Session to promote measures horse owners can take to protect their horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases

February 8, 2012:

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has announced that it is in the process of selecting a firm to initiate and run its online offerings, which would see people be able to utilize the internet to buy lottery tickets, play video poker, and more by the end of 2012

February 8, 2012:

It has been reported that a coalition of roughly 1,000 breeders, owners and trainers in Pennsylvania have collectively spoken out against the budget of Governor Tom Corbett, which calls for the re-allocation of $216 million from the Race Horse Development Fund to the state's general fund over a three-year span

February 8, 2012:

Standardbred Canada would like to remind owners/trainers that stakes payments are due on or before Wednesday, February 15, 2012

February 8, 2012:

The initial payment deadline for eligibility to more than 119 stake events, headlined by the $1.7-million Hambletonian at the Meadowlands Racetrack and the $6-million Breeders Crown events at Woodbine Racetrack is

February 8, 2012:

The Ontario Sires Stakes Administration would like to remind horsepeople that the deadline for OSS three-year-old sustaining payments is fast approaching

February 8, 2012:

When you think of some of the most influential figures in Canadian sport, who comes to mind? Don Cherry? Gary Bettman? Steve Nash? How about Nick Eaves?

February 8, 2012:

At the age of 69, Russell Sutherland knows a thing or two about going the extra mile

February 8, 2012:

Like a fine wine, Marilyn and James Gorman’s Well To Do Guru just seems to get better with age

February 8, 2012:

The Daily Racing Form and the New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC have announced they have entered into a partnership that includes a dedicated Meadowlands events page on DRF.com featuring live vid

February 8, 2012:

On Wednesday, February 8, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to an appeal from Sudbury Downs. The appeal had come after the ORC had issued an 'Order to Comply' ruling to Sudbury in relation to track conditions

February 8, 2012:

Thirteen-year-old stallion Taurus Dream passed away Tuesday, February 7 in France on his way to his new station in Sweden

February 8, 2012:

Talent shows, such as 'American Idol' and 'The Voice,' are popular on television at this time of year. The winter series races at Meadowlands Racetrack are, in a way, not unlike those hits

February 7, 2012:

The first race at Pompano Park on Tuesday featured an appearance by the highest priced horse to step on the track so far in 2012 - but he did not come up a winner

February 7, 2012:

Things didn’t go so well for the stakes-winning Panagler at the end of the 2011 season and it was more of the same as she made her 2012 debut, but based on her last two performances she might be turning the corner

February 7, 2012:

On the heels of back-to-back runner-up efforts in Dover Downs’ $23,000 Fillies & Mares Open Handicap, No Bad Luck kicked it up a notch and took home all the marbles – and the lion’s share of the purse

February 7, 2012:

The betting public at The Raceway at the Western Fair District sent off Logans Hero as the 3-2 favourite in Tuesday’s $15,000 Preferred Trot, and the Richard Moreau trainee didn’t disappoint

February 7, 2012:

Looped while trying for the early lead, Southern Allie persevered and reeled off a comfortable win in Tuesday’s $22,500 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows

February 7, 2012:

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is seeking qualified trainers to condition its stable of trottingbreds in preparation for the organization's 2012 summer program

February 7, 2012:

This past Sunday, three of the top drivers at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, Scott Young, Scott Wray and Rob Sparling Jr., joined WFD announcer Greg Blanchard, marketing co-ordinator Sarah Imrie and the 'Be Entertained' team for a fun-filled day

February 7, 2012:

Officials at Cal-Expo have announced that the track has received approval from the California Horse Racing Board to cancel one of its upcoming scheduled race dates

February 7, 2012:

After telling Trot Radio one year ago that Ontario's harness racing industry was doing well, OHHA's President Ken Hardy has a different tune

February 7, 2012:

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has been pulling off the impressive feat of hosting cards of both live standardbred and thoroughbred racing at one track on the same day

February 7, 2012:

It has been announced that the 2012 harness racing season at Plainridge Raceway will get underway on April 23 and will continue through December 7

February 7, 2012:

A bill which would ultimately allow residents of Maryland to decide, via referendum, whether or not to allow expanded gaming in Prince George's County, home to Rosecroft Raceway, was introduced in the state Senate

February 7, 2012:

Northfield Park has announced the addition of a $50,000 guarantee for its Pick 5 pool on Tuesday

February 7, 2012:

After failing to convert off a two-hole trip in last week’s feature race at Kawartha Downs, Aaron Byron took a more aggressive approach with Windsun Callum and the two came away victorious in Monday’s follow-up attempt

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

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

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

February 6, 2012:

On Friday, March 2, 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

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

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

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

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

February 6, 2012:

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

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

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

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

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

February 6, 2012:

Marshall 'Tiger' Staples, a Manitoba horseman, is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia

February 6, 2012:

On Monday, February 6, officials with Kawartha Downs sent out a reminder in regard to the track's upcoming 2011 awards banquet.

The details are listed below.

• Saturday, February 18

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

February 6, 2012:

Standardbred Canada is pleased to present the 2011 O'Brien Awards video replay

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