House Looking Forward To His First Drivers’ Challenge
This coming Tuesday the 5th Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge, in support of Toys For Tots, will take place at The Raceway at Western Fair District and local driver Lorne House, at 43, says this will be his first time competing in any drivers’ challenge.
‘An Awesome Milestone’ for Sylvestre
A rare occurrence at The Raceway on Tuesday evening as three half-brothers (all from the mare Machs Affair) would be programmed to race within 25 minutes of each other and two of them would actually race against each other and square off for a final half battle in Race 10.
November Play Numbers
The next Trifecta Tuesday events, at the Top of The Fair, are coming up on December 10 and January 21. Reserve your spot at Top Of The Fair Restaurant.
PICK 5 Pool-Scoop On Monday!
It was the PICK 5 pool-scoop for one lucky player on Monday night - $18,892.05 was the winning payout on a 20-CENT wager!
Field Set For Raceway's Drivers' Holiday Challenge
The Raceway at Western Fair District has finalized its field of 8 drivers for the 5th Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge in support of Toys for Tots which takes place on Tuesday, December 10th.
McNiven Celebrates Career Milestone
Trainer Scott McNiven celebrated a career milestone with his stable's earnings topping the $10 million mark on Friday, Nov. 8 at The Raceway at Western Fair District.
October Play Numbers
The next Trifecta Tuesday events, at the Top of The Fair, are coming up on November 19 and December 10. Reserve your spot at Top Of The Fair Restaurant.
Saulsbrook Tsunami Scores Big In Autumn Series Final
Brett MacDonald co-owns and drives Saulsbrook Tsunami. (Dale Leiska Photo)
Convoy Twenty Two Climbs To Autumn Series Win
This Autumn Series event featured the second leg for two- and three-year-old Ontario sired colt and gelding pacers on Tuesday who are non-winners of $10,000 lifetime as of midnight Sept. 30.
Last Meet’s Number Games…
Post position 4 was the winningest post for the pacers last season in London. For the trotters it was post position 3.
Up-to-Date Stats Going Into Our New 2024-25 Race Meet
The Raceway at Western Fair District will soon return with live harness racing. The horses are back on Tuesday, October 1st - Post Time 5:50 PM!
Western Fair Reveals Changes For Upcoming Fall Meet
The Raceway at Western Fair District is just over a month away from the return of live harness racing and some significant changes will greet horsepeople and guests when the season kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Brand New Racing Surface For Upcoming Meet
Work continues on The Raceway's track resurfacing. Live harness racing action returns to the Forest City oval on Tuesday, October 1st.
Hellabalou Triumphs In Camluck Classic
Half-mile track specialist HELLABALOU invaded the The Raceway at Western Fair District to take top honours in the 2024 edition of the $150,000 Camluck Classic Invitational Pace, presented by Seelster Farms, as the London, Ont. meet wrapped up in front of a packed grandstand on Friday, May 31.
FRIDAY ‘TICKET IDEAS/NUGGETS’
Ticket ideas + nugget bits of info for #CamluckClassic night in London… Best of luck playing The Raceway!
TRACK NUGGETS - TUE, MAY 28
Nugget bits of info for some of Tuesday’s contenders… Best of luck playing The Raceway!
Star-Studded Camluck Classic Field Taking Shape
“We are so pleased to attract world class horses of this calibre to London, it’s a big treat for the local racing fans,” said The Raceway’s Director of Equine Programming, Greg Blanchard. “Putting the obvious talent aside, this is also a very competitive, well-balanced group. We certainly appreciate the connections who have supported the race by bringing these amazing animals here.”
The Great Reset: Track Record 1:55.3!
“It’s Marvin Hagler clinging to the lead… The Great Reset on the outside wants it… The Great Reset and Jason Ryan reaching up - TRACK RECORD 1:55.3 - that just happened!”
Western Fair Association Acquires Training Centre
“When this opportunity came about, we thought it made sense for the association to explore,” said Reg Ash, Western Fair Association CEO. “It is a fantastic property that is ideally located in a rapidly growing municipality and further supports live racing in this part of the province. This demonstrates our commitment to a vibrant racing industry in Southwestern Ontario.”