Angus Hall Gelding, Traverse Seelster, Wins Harrington’s Open Trot

Keith Pippi’s Traverse Seelster ($3, Ross Wolfenden) was an impressive 1:55 winner in the $16,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway on Wednesday. Traverse Seelster seized control early from Spunky Jack in an opening quarter in :28.2 seconds. Traverse Seelster then led the field of five to a half-mile in :58 seconds and three-quarters in 1:27.1. […] Read more »

SBOA Signs Agreement With ORC For $12 Million Enhancement For Breeders Rewards Program

The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) is pleased to announce that it has officially signed an agreement with the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) for a $12 million enhancement of the current breeders rewards program.  After a number of productive discussions and meetings with representatives from the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) and Ontario Horse Racing […] Read more »

Jim Lawson, CEO Of WEG, And His Vision For The Future

Vision for the Future – Jim Lawson Jim Lawson, formerly the Chairman and newly-appointed CEO of Woodbine Entertainment Group, has a long and accomplished association with the sport of horse racing. His father, the late Mel Lawson, was a highly successful and high-profile thoroughbred owner/breeder, the man behind Jim Dandy Stable. Lawson is currently the […] Read more »

Ontario-Sired, Jettison, Wins $25,000 Niatross Invitational Pace

  Jettison was sent off as the heavy 1-9 favourite in the $25,000 Niatross Invitational Pace at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday night (May 9) and the Ontario-sired six-year-gelding didn’t disappoint on that promise in delivering a one and a half length decision in 1:56.1 over the fast track. Using a big closing kick to take […] Read more »