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London, September 15, 2026 – The Raceway at Western Fair District is set to welcome horseplayers, horsepeople, and fans back to live harness racing on Friday, October 2, 2026, signaling the start of an exciting 2026-27 season highlighted by significantly increased purses, enhanced wagering opportunities and a full calendar of special events. The upcoming meet will […]
London, ON, May 29, 2026 — The Raceway at Western Fair District closed out its 2026 live harness racing season in spectacular fashion on Friday night, delivering a thrilling Camluck Classic program that showcased top-tier talent, record-setting performances and a large, boisterous crowd enjoying the action. Lou Hill Dominates Camluck Classic Headlining the evening was […]
London, ON, May 25, 2026 — The post position draws are complete for two of the featured events on a highly anticipated Friday night program at The Raceway: the $150,000 Camluck Classic presented by Seelster Farms and the $50,000 Forest City Pace. In the Camluck Classic, Ohio invader Helium N has secured the coveted rail […]
London, ON, May 22, 2026 — The stage is set for one of Canada’s premier harness racing events as The Raceway at Western Fair District hosts the $150,000 Camluck Classic presented by Seelster Farms on Friday, May 29, featuring an elite field of older pacers from across North America. Headlining this year’s edition is Brue Hanover, who […]
London, Ontario – March 25, 2026 — The Raceway at Western Fair District is pleased to announce that purses will be raised by an additional 6% beginning with the Friday, April 3rd program, bringing the total purse increase to 15% since February 1st. This enhanced purse structure will remain in effect through the conclusion of the current Spring Meet, […]
London, ON, January 5, 2025 – The Raceway at Western Fair District is proud to announce its 2025 award winners, recognizing the top performers from an outstanding season of harness racing. The annual Awards Night will take place on Saturday, February 21st in the Top of the Fair dining room, where the local industry will gather to celebrate. […]
The Raceway at Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk have been forced to cancel Boxing Day programs on Friday, Dec. 26 due to a winter storm forecast of extended freezing rain and high winds throughout the day in southwestern Ontario, leading to hazardous track and travel conditions. The finals of the Valedictory and Niagara Series […]
London, ON – The holiday spirit was alive and well at The Raceway at Western Fair District on Tuesday evening as the 6th annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge delivered thrilling action and generous giving. The harness racing spotlight belonged to Louis-Philippe Roy, who stole the show with an incredible six-win performance in the 11-race competition. Roy’s victories included […]
London, ON – December 5, 2025 – Local harness racing driver Lorne House is gearing up to defend his title in the 6th Annual Drivers Holiday Challenge, taking place Tuesday, December 9 at The Raceway at Western Fair District. The festive event supports Toys for Tots, a local charity that has benefited from more than $50,000 in donations since the challenge began. House will represent Team […]
London, ON, November 13, 2025 — The Raceway at Western Fair District will once again celebrate the season of giving with the 6th Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge, taking place on December 9th. This year’s edition introduces an exciting new twist, as teams of two drivers representing regions across Canada will go head-to-head for national holiday […]
Marie Claude Auger claimed harness racing victory in the five-race Female Driver Challenge during the 20th annual edition of Harness the Hope, held at the Raceway at Western Fair District. Auger dominated the competition, winning four out of the five races contested. Seven other top female drivers from across Canada took part in the challenge, […]
London, ON – The countdown is on for the return of live harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District, with the 2025-2026 season kicking off on Friday, October 3. The 125-day meet will feature thrilling racing action, fan-favourite promotions, and a robust lineup of special events throughout the fall and winter. Opening night will feature a special […]
London, ON – May 26, 2025 – The stage is officially set for a thrilling night of harness racing this Friday, May 30th, at The Raceway at Western Fair District. Post position draws are now complete for the track’s two signature events: the $150,000 Camluck Classic presented by Seelster Farms and the $50,000 Forest City Pace. Veteran pacer Poseidon […]
London, ON, April 15, 2025 – The Raceway at Western Fair District is excited to announce that harness racing nominations for the new London Classic Sale Series are now posted on our website. This year, a total of 171 horses have been nominated, marking a remarkable 32% increase over last year when it was known […]
London, February 17, 2025 – With harness racing entries now being accepted for the 2025 London Classic Yearling Sale, The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced a new event slated for this May. The new London Classic Sale Series for both trotters and pacers will kick off on May 12 & 13, featuring two […]
P L Oliver (Sportswriter) rebounded from a sixth-place finish a week ago as he took his second Preferred harness racing victory of the season on Tuesday (Feb. 4) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District. Travis Henry laid down the leather as the gate sped away and had the gelding in front from post […]
London, Feb. 4, 2025 — The Raceway at Western Fair District reminds harness racing horse players that Tuesday night’s early Pick-5 wager features a carryover of just under $11,000 with the pool estimated to be well in excess of $50,000. The early Pick-5 starts in the evening’s first race of 11 which is scheduled for […]
Treasured Tee (Yankee Glide) persevered through early interference and a slow harness racing track and won the Preferred-Handicap feature at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Monday (Feb. 3). The gelding flew five-wide into the first turn for Travis Henry and was twice forced to steady due to interference by Southwind Domino (J. […]
January 31, 2025 – The Raceway at Western Fair District has been forced to cancel the Friday program of live harness racing due to unsafe track conditions caused by weather conditions. Racing is set to resume this coming Monday evening with a first post of 5:50 p.m. From The Raceway at the Western Fair District
Casimir Richie P (Astronomical) reached the winner’s circle for the first time in 16 months with a dominant harness racing performance at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Wednesday (Jan. 29). Samuel Fillion directed the stallion to the engine and rated him to :29.1 and 1:00.2 panels in the opening half. Arukidinme Cabbie […]
Harness racing trainer Jason Libby passed $5 million in career earnings as his Mach It Mine (Heston Blue Chip) won her second straight race on Tuesday (Jan. 28) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District. The filly wired the field, putting up fractions of :29.3, 1:00.1, and 1:30.1 for Tyler Borth. She sprinted away […]
Harness racing driver Samuel Fillion stayed hot with a five-win performance on Monday (Jan. 27) while not missing a cheque in nine drives on the card at The Raceway at the Western Fair District. His evening was highlighted by a dominant Preferred Trot victory with Royalty Beer (Royalty For Life). The six-year-old cut :28.1, 1:00, […]
London, January 21, 2025 — With the extreme cold warning continued, and temperatures forecasted to dip again this evening, The Raceway at Western Fair District has cancelled its live race program for Tuesday night. Based on the latest forecast, it is expected that the Wednesday evening program and Thursday morning qualifiers will proceed as scheduled. […]
Royalty Beer (Royalty For Life) stayed unbeaten in the new year with his third straight wire-to-wire victory as he captured the Preferred Trot at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Monday (Jan. 20). He fired to the front and was rated to :29.3, 1:01, and 1:30.1 panels by Samuel Fillion in the -16°C […]
