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Tymal Riggs went from sixth to first in the last eighth of a mile to land an 11-1 upset in the $11,000 Preferred Handicap Trot over a track rated good at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Brodys Scrapper picked up his 75th career win in his final career start on New Year’s Eve in London and just a few hours later he would turn 15 - the mandatory retirement age for standardbreds racing in Ontario…

Austin Sorrie, The Raceway’s leading driver of 2025, drove the first winner of 2026, on Friday night, in London. Thats Hooligan, making just his second start for trainer Gerard Demers, used a powerful four-wide swoop, up the backside, to grab control and trot off from his rivals in 2:04.

A pair of veteran standardbreds - pacer Brodys Scrapper + trotter So Not Cool - will make their final career starts with us on New Year’s Eve in London.

LIVE RACING CANCELLED for Boxing Day - due to extended freezing rain throughout the day - leading to hazardous track and travel conditions.

“It was both a huge shock and a huge honour to be named among the group nominated for this O’Brien Award of Horsemanship. I am forever grateful – this is just amazing...” - Lindsey Kerr

We caught up with four Raceway regulars, this past week, to have them comment on their successful 2025 racing seasons and what it would mean, for them, to be a finalist for the Future Star Award.

“The first few weeks have been really good here - as far as meeting people and getting my name out there,” mentions Galliers. “I’m truly enjoying the opportunities and this racing seven days per week - it’s something I’ve missed and I’ve really looked forward to it since moving up.”

A very busy time of year for all - please take note of the draw schedule for the weeks ahead in London... Have a safe and happy holiday season and all the best in 2026!

Fifty years into her career at The Raceway at Western Fair District and 36 years since she became the track charter, Deb Salhani said she’s never been bored working at the racetrack.

Lorne House and Garrett Rooney will both represent the Ontario region in the upcoming Drivers’ Holiday Challenge - in support of Toys For Tots - on Tuesday, December 9. House is the defending champ, of the event, after competing in his first ever driver challenge - of any kind - in last year’s edition.

Also, on the night, driver Daryl Thiessen teamed four winners including the highest-priced victor during the 11-dash program. Thiessen’s winners would include the ‘grit grinder’ State Of Play winning his fourth straight over London…

The Raceway at Western Fair District will once again celebrate the season of giving with its sixth annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge, taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 9. 

Driver Daryl Thiessen added another high point to his best season to date as he piloted five horses to victory at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Tuesday, Nov. 4. (Standardbred Canada)