Harness Racing B.C. Society

03/31/2026

ATTENTION: BREEDERS & OWNERS

02/27/2026

12/08/2025

Dear HRBC Member,

First and foremost, thank you for your unwavering support during the challenges of 2025. Your commitment has kept the spirit of harness racing alive in British Columbia.
As you may know, the City of Surrey decision to close Fraser Downs Racetrack and the governments decision to end slot-machine revenue for horse racing in BC as of January 31, 2026, presents significant challenges. Nevertheless, HRBC is diligently working on the final steps to launch standardbred racing at Desert Park in Osoyoos. Most importantly, securing racing dates for 2026 is our top priority—and we need your help to make it happen.
Why Your Membership Matters:
• Only paid-up members in good standing can receive HRBC incentives and services when it is time to race in Osoyoos.
• Together, we can ensure a new chapter for harness racing in BC.
Renew Today:
Membership dues for 2026 are due by December 31, 2025. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to process payments via credit card. Payments can be made by cheque or Etransfer to [email protected]. Mailing address for HRBC : PO Box 34008 17790 #10 Highway, Surrey, BC V3S 8C4.

Stay Positive. Stay Involved.
Your support now is more important than ever. Let’s keep harness racing alive and thriving in British Columbia.

Thank you for standing with us.

12/08/2025

Attention HRBC Members
Just a reminder : BC NEW FOAL INCENTIVE – FOALS OF 2025
All BC Bred 2025 Foals must submit the completed BC New Foal Incentive Application by December 31, 2025; foal must be in the Standardbred Canada database and the mare must be registered with the HRBC Mare Registry in order to be eligible.
DEADLINE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN DECEBMER 31st (YEAR OF FOALING) IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BC NEW FOAL INCENTIVE and MEMBER MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH HRBC TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE INCENTIVE.

10/21/2025

CITY OF SURREY ISSUES NOTICE TO VACATE PREMISES AT FRASER DOWNS - LIVE RACING TERMINATED
On August 15, 2025, Kelly MacMillan, President of Harness Racing BC received an email from Wayne Odegard, Great Canadian Entertainment, Regional Vice President, Operations BC confirming that (“Orangeville”) had received notice from the City of Surrey, landlord and owner of Fraser Downs Racetrack, of the exercise of its option under the Lease Agreement to terminate Orangeville’s lease of Fraser Downs. This termination includes the backstretch, the stabling facilities, and the racetrack, and obligates Orangeville to timely deliver vacant possession.
Accordingly, live horse racing at Fraser Downs is terminated, with immediate effect. All scheduled meetings between representatives of Orangeville, HRBC and GPEB are cancelled.
As shocked as we all are, the HRBC Board of Directors will work diligently towards investigating the repercussions of this termination and will advise the membership as information is received.
The Board of Harness Racing BC asks for all to be patient at this time.
Regards,
Kelly MacMillan,
President, Harness Racing BC Society

01/22/2024

Due to the challenges of recent weather on track conditions and training, the qualifiers are cancelled this week on Friday January 26th.

01/12/2024

Attention Members: January Update

12/19/2023

Attention HRBC Members:
Please be advised that purse cheques for December 14th and 15th will be ready for pick up on Thursday, December 21st.
On behalf of the HRBC Directors and staff, wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

12/05/2023

Attention Membership