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Fatal accident at Desert Park Raceway claims the life of driver Scott Knight

By Desert Park Raceway · 19 October 2026

OSOYOOS, BC – October 18, 2026 – A tragic accident during the fifth race at Desert Park Raceway today resulted in the fatality of harness racing driver Scott Knight. The #1 horse, Dillon James, driven by Don Ross, broke stride, lost his step and went down on the track. The trailing drivers and horses were […]

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Harness Racing returns to British Columbia with Desert Park Raceway

By Sean Pinsonneault · 8 July 2026

OSOYOOS, BC — July 6, 2026 — Exciting news for harness racing fans: the Western Canada Horse Racing Association (WCHRA) has officially finalized an agreement with the Desert Park Exhibition Society (DPES) and the Town of Osoyoos to bring competitive harness racing to Osoyoos, BC, with the launch of Desert Park Raceway. Nestled in the stunning Okanagan Valley, Desert Park Raceway offers an […]