Tymal Riggs Upsets In London Preferred
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 Picture Parade and Race Replay
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 Drives First London Winner Of 2026
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 Fourteen-Year-Olds Retiring On New Year’s Eve In London
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
LIVE RACING CANCELLED for Boxing Day - due to extended freezing rain throughout the day - leading to hazardous track and travel conditions.
London’s Leading Trainer Nominated For O’Brien Award of Horsemanship
“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
Raceway Regulars Nominated for ‘Future Star’ Award
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.
Brady Galliers: London’s Newest Driver
“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.”
Holiday Draw Schedule
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!
Deb Salhani has charted a never boring, 50-year career at The Raceway at Western Fair District
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.
37th O’Brien Awards Head To London
From Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026, the O’Brien Awards will make its debut in London, Ont. — the heart of Southwestern Ontario and a vital community in Canadian harness racing. The weekend will kick off on Friday, Jan. 30, with SC’s annual Board Meeting and All Members Meeting, followed by an evening of live racing at The Raceway.
Stonebridge Zeus Thunders To London Feature Win
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.
Allstar Goldi Flies Home In London Feature; Thiessen Teams Four Winners
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…
Western Fair Announces Drivers' Holiday Challenge Lineup
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.
Thiessen Wins Five At London
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)
Islamabad Posts Career Best In Autumn Series Final
The Raceway at Western Fair District played host to the $23,400 Autumn Series final for filly pacers on Monday, Oct. 27 with Islamabad taking a gate-to-wire trip to victory in a career-best time.
Friday’s Halloween Card
This coming Friday night we’re hosting a Horse Costume Contest during our Halloween race card and we’re giving away two $100 Wilson’s Tack gift cards!
Ima Doll Hangs On For London Feature Upset
Ima Doll foiled two challengers to complete a determined upset victory in the featured $8,800 conditioned pace for fillies and mares at The Raceway at Western Fair District on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Full Fields + Prospect Series Finals For Friday In London
A ten-dash card with full fields of eight - including four $20,000 Prospect Series Finals are set to go postward this coming Friday evening at The Raceway. The regular 5:50 Eastern post time returns with the very popular Early PICK 5 play starting things up, as always, in Race 1.