TRACK NUGGETS - MON, MAR 11
Nugget bits of info for some of our MONDAY contenders… Best of luck playing The Raceway!
Average Pools and Payouts
MEET Average (October 2 - December 31)
Wager - Pool / 20-CENT Payout
PICK 5 - $14,748 / $1,198
PICK 4 - $8,398 / $325
HI5 - $8,986 / $775
RACEWAY’S 2023 AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The top performers from the 2023 season at The Raceway at Western Fair District have been announced and will all be honoured during the annual Awards Night which takes place this year on Saturday, March 2nd
Marvin Hagler Wins Top Class; New Meet-High Established
The Raceway established a new Meet-high for handle, Tuesday, with $717,818 wagered on the 10-race program.
“Despite some short fields - due to scratches - great weather and a favorable schedule helped us reach that new high,” mentioned Director of Equine Programming Greg Blanchard. “We’ll look forward to another solid 10-race card on Wednesday evening beginning at 5:50 p.m.!”
Oldfriendskentucky To Lead Auld Lange Syne Post Parade
There have been many ‘iron horses’ over the years and this season we may have seen one of the last… OLDFRIENDSKENTUCKY wrapped up his fourteen-year-old season, at Leamington, this past September when he finished third and clocked up his own mile in 1:59.1.
Affectionately known as ‘TUCKY’ his longtime owner/trainer Steve 'Ribsy' Roberts has decided to bring him back to London, one final time, to lead the post parade for tonight’s Auld Lange Syne feature for our older pacers in Race 10.
Thanks For The Memories!
November 25, 2013 at The Raceway in London - TOMITTA BAYAMA would hit the winner’s circle, with Trevor Henry aboard, after leading all the way and holding on to win by a head in 1:56.4… It would mark his sixth career victory, but it would also be the pacer’s first of many wins for his current and long-time trainer Tom Hamm.
Raceway Heating Up For The Holidays
The Raceway is heating up for the holidays following a season-high handle of $608,749 on Tuesday evening. The 11-dash program saw London’s leading driver Tyler Borth guide four winners on the night. His wins included I Loved Her First - 1:59.3, Jayport Roadrunner - 2:00, Can Be A Treasure 1:59.3 and Azucar Jack - 1:57 flat for the fastest mile on the night.
Garrett Rooney Hits 1,500 Career Driving Wins: Wins 5 Monday!
The Raceway would like to congratulate GARRETT ROONEY on hitting the ‘1,500 career driving win’ milestone on the Monday, December 18th program… “It was a good night - the first time I’ve ever had five winners at The Raceway,” remarked Rooney. “I’ve had four wins there, a few times over the years, but that’s a first for me in London.”
King James Captures 2nd Driver's Holiday Challenge Title
The 4th annual Driver’s Holiday Challenge at The Raceway turned into the James MacDonald show Sunday as the two-time O’Brien Award winner captured five of the 10 races in the competition and took home the trophy for the second time in the event’s young history.
Drivers Holiday Challenge Sunday
The 4th Annual Drivers Holiday Challenge in support of Toys for Tots is all set to go this coming Sunday afternoon in London. It will be a Team MacDonald vs Team Borth format, this time around, with 10 races carded.
Day Looks To Defend Title In Driver’s Holiday Challenge
One of the most anticipated race days of the season, the 4th Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge in support of Toys For Tots, returns to The Raceway at Western Fair District on Sunday, December 10th with a new twist.
Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Gala - Harness Quotes 08/09/23
“My thoughts always go back to my early days racing at Western Fair Raceway in London and how exciting it was just to be a part of it. Back then, I never would have dreamed that I’d be racing in big stakes like the Little Brown Jug, North America Cup, or Breeders Crown. And for sure, I never imagined having a horse like Bulldog Hanover,”
UNFILTERED - Episode 3
The latest episode of UNFILTERED features key elements of our signature racing event - Camluck Classic Night…
The Raceway Announces Its 2022 Award Winners
The Raceway at Western District has announced its top performers for 2022 and will honour the winners during an in-person event on Saturday, February 25th at the Top Of The Fair restaurant.