Buffalo Raceway is set to open for their 2024 racing season on Saturday (March 2) and will race Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. in the month of March. Fridays with a 2:30 p.m. post time will be added in April and remain on the schedule throughout the season.
Author: by Paige Usiak, for Buffalo Raceway
Flamboro Downs to hold Super Sunday Card
Flamboro Downs will be the only track operating in Canada this Sunday as it holds its own Super Sunday.
HIWU ruling ends Thoroughbred trainer’s 50-year career
In Wednesday’s (Feb. 7) BloodHorse.com story, Eric Mitchell reports on the end of Thoroughbred trainer John Pimental’s 50-year career in horse racing due to a suspension and fine from the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit.
Key to turning horse’s fortunes around
Not many horses have had the kind of roller coaster season that the homebred pacer Key Ingrediant put together for the Terry Leonard stable.
Fred’s Nightmare captures Northville feature
Fred’s Nightmare and driver Marc St. Louis, Jr. captured the featured $21,600 Open Pace on the Saturday closing night program at Northville Downs.
Rich And Miserable wins Big M feature
When last seen in the winner’s circle at The Meadowlands, Rich And Miserable had just beaten open-class horses in 1:52.4. But that was a long time ago.
2023 O’Brien Award winners announced
Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black Tie Gala in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Saturday
MGM Northfield Park cancels Sunday program
M.GM Northfield Park cancels Sunday program.
Calabrese captures close AHDC Trot
A scant difference of a nostril made John Calabrese and his charge Lucky Matter the victor of the $9,000 American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday afternoon.
Sire Stakes, Open Pace on Cal Expo bill Sunday
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for 4-year-old mares that brings out Stevies Girl and Made Of Mischief and an Open Pace headed by A Major Omen are highlights on Sunday’s Cal Expo program.