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2011 Press Releases

December 22, 2011Inside Track, with Dan Jukich
It doesn’t seem possible that another year is about to be chronicled into the Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino history journal. We’ll... [more...]
December 15, 2011Pacers' Names are Part of the Fun at Fraser Downs
Breeding, training and owning a stakes-winning pacer are some of the goals folks at Fraser Downs Racetrack have neatly tucked away in their file of... [more...]
December 8, 2011Spider M Still a Fraser Downs Threat
Gilchrist column
Vancouver Sun

A couple of Fraser Downs Racetrack favourite four-legged oldtimers took different forks in the road... [more...]
December 7, 2011AMBER LANCASTER MAKES DRIVING DEBUT AT FRASER DOWNS FRIDAY NIGHT
Childhood Dream About to Become a Reality

Surrey, B.C. (Dec. 8/11) – Make room on that Yellow Brick Road, Dorothy. Move over, Cinderella... [more...]
December 1, 2011Inside Track - December 1, 2011
INSIDE TRACK …. with Dan Jukich

I have far too much respect for our two loveable 81-year-old Fraser Downs trainers to call them –... [more...]
December 1, 2011Serge Masse High on Latest Filly Find
Gilchrist column
For Thursday, Dec. 1/11

Serge Masse is pretty sure he has a hot little (in this case big) filly on his hands after Phone... [more...]
November 29, 2011Trio of Young Harness Drivers Show Determination
It might not be preparing to become a brain surgeon, but getting your standardbred racing driver’s licence is a lot more than figuring how to... [more...]
November 22, 2011Fraser Downs Talent Heads for Edmonton Seeking Key Elimination Berths Saturday
Western Canada Pacing Derby & Northlands Filly Pace

Surrey, B.C. (Nov. 23/11) – Eliminations for the Western Canada Pacing Derby and... [more...]
November 17, 2011A Toast to the Young at Heart at Fraser Downs
Recently, octogenarian trainer Ray Gemmill, who drove Guy Dominion to the first-ever race win at Fraser Downs on Jan. 1, 1976, thought God had called... [more...]
November 14, 2011Scott Zeron's Afternoon at Fraser Downs Included Four Wins in Eight Starts
Ontario-based Super Star Driver a Big Hit

Surrey, B.C. (Nov. 12/11) – If 22-year-old Scott Zeron was a baseball player and went 4-for-8... [more...]
November 10, 2011Young Driving Star Scott Zeron at Fraser Downs
There will be $230,000 in purse money for four BC Breeders’ Classic Day stakes races Friday afternoon ensuring all of the young present and... [more...]
November 9, 2011Canada's Leading Driver Scott Zeron Making Special Guest Appearance at Fraser Downs
22-YEAR-OLD SUPER STAR IN BC BREEDERS’ CLASSIC ON FRIDAY

Surrey, B.C. (Nov. 8/11) – At the age of just 22, Scott Zeron has blasted... [more...]
November 4, 2011Jennas Pass a Hot & Profitable Item at Fraser Downs
Remember the flurry of activity with the claiming races when the Fraser Downs season began during the first weekend of October?

Your agent has... [more...]
October 26, 2011Hudon-Trained Horses Popular at Fraser Downs
 The fact that trainer Dave Hudon has lost four horses to claims in the first five Fraser Downs racing cards could be viewed as flattering to the... [more...]
October 14, 2011Fraser Downs Rebounds with Two Strong Cards
Due to a shortage of healthy horses, Fraser Downs had to cancel Saturday’s race card; not something anyone wants to see happen on the opening... [more...]
September 27, 2011Open House At Fraser Downs A Perfect Launch Into Harness Season
New Take-Out Wagering Rates Now 15%

Surrey, B.C. (Sept. 29/11) – Describing the pre-season Open House at Fraser Downs Racetrack &... [more...]
June 22, 2011Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino Plays Key Role in Massive Fundraiser
$11.1 Million Raised for BC Cancer Foundation

Surrey, B.C. (June 23/11) – Horsemen, management and staff at Fraser Downs Racetrack &... [more...]
June 17, 20112011 Fall Racing Schedule at Fraser Downs to Launch Friday Oct. 7 and Feature 31 Racing Dates
Surrey, B.C. (June 16, 2011) – Live standardbred racing returns to Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino on Friday, Oct. 7 for the 2001-2012... [more...]
May 9, 2011Jody Jamieson Wins 2011 National Driving Championship
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – With four wins and a pair of runner-up performances, harness driver Jody Jamieson topped the point standings to win the 2011... [more...]
May 4, 2011Canada’s National Driving Championship this Saturday at Red Shores
Jody Jamieson headlines the field of eight drivers in the Canadian National Driving Championship on Saturday, May 7, at Red Shores Racetrack and... [more...]
March 28, 2011Fraser Downs was a Time for Friends, Families and Adoring Fans this Past Weekend
Surprise Visit from Joe & Karen Hudon

Surrey, B.C. (March 29/11) – With the 2010-11 spring meet whittling away at Fraser Downs... [more...]
March 9, 2011Inside Track with Dan Jukich
(As seen in the Surrey Leader)

If everyone named Hudon in the harness racing industry decided to head for the 2011 National Driving... [more...]
March 4, 2011Inside Track with Dan Jukich
Even though their sons are all grown up and have families of their own, the parents of Dave and Gerry Hudon were still full of nervous energy as they... [more...]
March 4, 2011Harness the Hope close to the Junquist Family
While it’s a good idea to go online to check the odds for Fraser Downs, the concept of checking the Internet for odds in general is not always a... [more...]
February 26, 2011Hudon, Campbell Best In The West
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011) - With a pair of victories each in the Western Regional Driving Championship on Saturday afternoon at... [more...]
February 25, 2011Western Regional Drivers Championship To Be Held At Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino This Weekend in Cloverdale BC
SURREY, BC, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Standardbred Canada has designated Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino as site of the Western Regional Drivers... [more...]
February 24, 2011Hudon Brothers Go Head-To-Head Saturday In Western Regional Championship Drives
There’s a 25 per cent chance that the winner of Saturday’s Standardbred Canada Western Regional Driving Championship at Fraser Downs will... [more...]
February 17, 2011Red Dog is a Fixture at Fraser Downs
Kent Gilchrist's column for February 17

Red Dog is a Fixture at Fraser Downs


Once a pro hockey player and once a boxing champion,... [more...]
February 15, 2011Combination of Mystic Maiden & Jim Marino Continues to Make Waves at Fraser Downs
Driver Tyler Remillard Injured in Spill on Saturday


Surrey, B.C. (Feb. 15/11) – Mystic Maiden was being hailed as Western Canada... [more...]
February 11, 2011Mystic Maiden Logged as Favourite in Sunday's Miss Valentine Stakes
Surrey, B.C. (Feb.11/11) – As veteran track observer Dan Jukich pointed out in his Surrey Leader column this week, Mystic Maiden established... [more...]
February 3, 2011Mario Keeps up Winning Ways with the Return of Mystic Maiden
(As seen in the Surrey Leader)

She’s ba-a-a-ck! The sensational Mystic Maiden made her first start as a 4-year-old Sunday at Fraser... [more...]
January 27, 2011Currie Brothers Also Stable Mates
By Kent Gilchrist

When it comes to the Currie brothers – Justin, 19, and 16-year-old Chris – the apples don’t fall far from... [more...]
January 18, 2011Three Local Drivers Will Qualify for Western Regional Driving Championship
Fraser Downs Hosting Major Event on Saturday, Feb. 26

Surrey, B.C. (Jan. 18/11) – Standardbred Canada has designated Fraser Downs... [more...]
January 4, 201130% Blended Additional Purse Increase to Commence Friday, January 7 2011 at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino
Surrey B.C. (Jan. 5/11) – CEO of Harness Racing BC Doug McCallum has announced an additional purse increase for Fraser Downs Racetrack &... [more...]