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PAST WINNERS OF LONDON'S SIGNATURE RACE

Posted Date:

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

2022 JIMMY FREIGHT Louis-Philippe Roy 1:50.2 (track record for stallions) 2019 THE WALL - Joe Bongiorno 1:52 2018 ROCKIN RON - Louis-Philippe Roy 1:50.1 (track record) 2017 BIT OF A LEGEND N - Jordan Stratton 1:51.3 2016 EVENIN OF PLEASURE - Sylvain Filion 1:50.3 (track record) 2015 STATE TREASURER - Chris Christoforou 1:51 (track record) 2014 STATE TREASURER - Chris Christoforou 1:51.4 2013 STATE TREASURER - Randy Waples 1:51.1 (tied track record) 2012 FOILED AGAIN - Yannick Gingras 1:51.3 2011 FOILED AGAIN -...

If I'm Able To Make It?

Posted Date:

Monday, May 22, 2023

"If I'm able to make it? LOL - stop the jokes man... I will not miss this card! It's one of those nights that I cannot and will not miss," says longtime race fan Shawn Crawford of Woodstock. "This race has meant the world to me since I was 15 - so we're going back 32 years now. This night has always been and always will be paramount to me." Race fan Shawn Crawford brings us some 'undercard memories' of signature race nights in London... "One thing I have noticed, over the years, is to never...

Excitement Brewing For Camluck Classic

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Raceway is teaming up with the London Brewing Co. to offer a brand new promotion at this year's Camluck Classic event. Bulldog Brew is a specially-made summer Lager that pays homage to the great Bulldog Hanover, who recently retired to stud at Seelster Farms as the sport’s fastest all-time pacer. The specially-labelled beer will be available on track on Camluck Classic night with $1 from each can sold going to support the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. The artwork for the special label was created by Western Fair District’s graphic designer Jake MacDonald and...

Monday, March 13 - SUPER HI5 Carry-Over - RACE 5 In-Depth

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Monday, March 13, 2023

SUPER HI5 Notes: - $9,740 Carry-Over / $35,000 Guaranteed Pool - Average 20-CENT Payout in 2023 - $1,091.00 - Non-Jackpot - Field of 8 (7 on gate - 1 trailer) - Post Time 7:15 ET In-Depth: 1. Sharp mile in latest; but he's missed 3 weeks; Harris looks to have chosen 7 over him; not much to like about his final quarter speed; minor share play. 2. His only shot to grab a piece will be to find a spot up close; another one with not much speed on the end; smallest share play. 3. Sneaky good form coming in off a quicker mile, but another that has...

Western Fair Names New Manager Of Equine Programming

Posted Date:

Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Western Fair Association has announced that Amy O’Toole has been named the new Manager of Equine Programming, which includes The Raceway’s day-to-day operation and supporting management of the London Classic Yearling Sale. O’Toole will be rejoining the racetrack where she first began her career in the industry. The home grown native of London, Ont., who comes from a racing family, started at The Raceway as the saddle pad person in her teen years before eventually working into a role as assistant manager of mutuels and most recently as the manager of marketing...

TRACK NUGGETS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

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Monday, February 13, 2023

TRACK NUGGETS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 R2 PP4 Recent shoeing/equipment changes. - J Sherman R3 PP2 Good draw; loves the lead. - House R3 PP3 Been tying up; back on lasix. - C McQueen R4 PP6 Rounding into form. - Goit R8 PP5 Nice horse; missed 3 weeks. - House R9 PP2 Shoeing/equipment changes tonight. - J Sherman R10 PP3 Been off sick 4 weeks; lasix added. - House R10 PP7 Had a good week; typically closes well. - Kennedy R11 PP1 Missed 3 weeks; how far can he go. - C McQueen R11 PP2 Usually around at the end. - House R11 PP7 Locked and blocked last week. - Goit

Borth Drives First Woodbine Mohawk Park Winner

Posted Date:

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Tyler Borth aboard Cutting Class (WEG Photo)

Local driving regular Tyler Borth was aboard Cutting Class this past Thursday evening and would guide him to a Woodbine Mohawk Park victory for Windsor-based owner Gary Bickford and trainer Shayne Barrington. For Borth it would be his first 'big track' driving win after coming in off a career-best season in the bike with 310 trips to the winner's circle and over $2M in purse money earned in 2022. Borth, along with Travis Henry, will share in The Raceway's 'Driver of the Year Award' for most wins in 2022 with 144 victories. The pair were set...

The Raceway Announces 3rd Annual Drivers Holiday Challenge

Posted Date:

Monday, November 14, 2022

LONDON, November 14, 2022 – The Raceway at Western Fair District is teaming up with some of Canada’s top harness drivers to spread added Christmas cheer again this holiday season. The London oval will play host to the 3rd Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge in support of Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 18th. Post time for the special program will be 2:00 p.m. (ET). Two very popular drivers from Woodbine Mohawk Park and six top drivers from The Raceway will be generously donating a portion of their driver earnings for the racecard to Toys For Tots to purchase Christmas...

Raceway's New Season Begins Friday, September 30

Posted Date:

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

(Photo Ryan Clements)

The 2022 Fall race season at The Raceway at Western Fair District is set to kick off with the first program slated for Friday, September 30 at 4:50 PM. Live harness racing will take place on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday at 5:50, with Friday start times at 4:50 through to December 30. London’s return to harness racing will see the Forest City oval card eight $15,000 Prospect Series finals to kickstart the action on Friday’s opening night - where there will be ‘Prospect Series’ blankets presented to each Final winner. Free ‘welcome back’ programs and...

The Raceway Relocates Simulcast Area

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

The Raceway at the Western Fair District has announced that the simulcast lounge / live racing area has moved to the East Annex location (directly beside the previous simulcast lounge). The change will take effect on Tuesday, September 13 when the Simulcast reopens at 1 p.m. for the Prince of Wales Stakes. As a result of the move, the Simulcast will be closed on Monday, September 12. Customers can access the simulcast from the east end trackside patio, also known as North Park. Access to simulcast will no longer be available through the main doors of The Raceway. Limited parking is...