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5 and 5% Implementation Update
The proposed May 1, 2026, implementation of the 5 and 5% automatic allocation policy for licensed trainers and licensed drivers in the Maritime region is on pause due to concerns raised by our partners and participants.
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MPHRC Seeking Expressions of Interest for Officiating Roles
The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for various officiating roles within harness racing across the Maritime provinces. We are inviting individuals who are interested in serving in the...
Folland to assume Director of Racing Responsibilities at MPHRC
“On behalf of the Commission, I am pleased to welcome Derek Folland as the new Director of Racing with the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission”, stated Glen Rankin Chair of the Commission. “Mr. Folland brings vast experience from a...
MPHRC Transparency Report – Barn Searches at Red Shores Charlottetown
The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) is issuing this statement in the interest of transparency following a comprehensive barn search conducted at Red Shores Charlottetown on Saturday, January 24. MPHRC investigators completed a...
MPHRC Approves 2026 Race Dates Across Six Atlantic Canadian Racetracks
The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved the 2026 race dates as submitted by licensed racetracks, confirming a total of 202 race dates across six Standardbred venues in Atlantic Canada. The approved race dates by track...
Industry Notice: Amended Effective Date for Implementation of 5% Purse Allocations for Trainers and Drivers
Please be advised that the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved an amendment to the previously issued Directive respecting the implementation of automatic 5% purse allocations to trainers and drivers. At its meeting of...
Industry Notice: Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Biosecurity Advisory
Issued by: Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) Date: November 28, 2025 The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) advises industry participants and racetrack operators that it continues to actively monitor...
MPHRC Announces Appointment of Roger DesRoches as Commissioner for Prince Edward Island
The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger DesRoches as a Commissioner for Prince Edward Island. His three-year term, effective October 28, 2025, marks the beginning of what may include...
Industry Notice: Request for Rule Change Suggestions
The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) is inviting industry participants to submit suggestions for proposed rule changes. All submissions received will be presented to and reviewed by the Rules Committee for consideration as...
Industry Notice: Implementation of Direct Deposit (EFT) for Purse Payments
Please be advised that the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved, via formal Directive of the Commissioners, the mandatory implementation of direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer – EFT) systems for all purse payments...
Industry Notice: Implementation of 5% Purse Allocations for Trainers and Drivers
Please be advised that the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) has approved, via formal Directive of the Commissioners, the implementation of automatic 5% purse allocations to both trainers and drivers. This motion was adopted...
Industry Notice: Commission Name Change to Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission
The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission (APHRC) will revert back to the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) effective September 1, 2025, following the departure of Newfoundland and Labrador, which has not hosted live...
APHRC Statement on Scratch Report for Plain Jane
The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission (APHRC) is clarifying an error that briefly appeared in race results on Saturday evening at Red Shores Charlottetown regarding the mare Plain Jane (tattoo number 9SR059). A data entry error by a...