3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
At the top of Festival Drive
Winnipeg, MB
Get ready for a new season of adrenaline-pumping LIVE Standardbred Harness Racing excitement!
Join us at The Loop this summer for heart-pounding action, exhilarating finishes, and unforgettable moments on the track! Whether you’re a seasoned racing fan or a curious newcomer, there’s something for everyone. Place your bets, cheer on your favourites, and feel the rush of victory!
Don’t miss out on the thrill — experience the electrifying world of harness racing firsthand! Watch and wager while enjoying the energy of the open-air space and listening to the passionate race commentary of the incredible Frank Stecky!
Admission and Parking
Admission and parking are FREE! Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.
Getting to the Track
Come see the best of Manitoba’s standardbred horses at The Loop; the new racetrack and venue at Exhibition Park. Getting to The LOOP is easy! Make your way to Portage Avenue west, turn north onto Festival Drive, proceed past the round-about, and you’ll see the parking lot and race track!
Watch a Live Stream
Can’t make it to the track in person? Use this link to watch the events live each race day.
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLoopAtRedRiverEx/streams
2024 Race Schedule
For up-to-date or last minute weather updates, schedule changes and cancellation notices, please visit our FaceBook page.
| Date | Post Time | Stake Races |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 6 | 1:00 PM | — |
CANCELLED due to track conditions from recent rain. | Lady Crocus Postponed to July 20 in Miami, MB. | |
| Saturday, August 3 | 1:00 PM | Futurity Elims |
| Sunday, August 4 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, August 10 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, August 17 | 1:00 PM | Golden Boy / Silk Lace LEG 1 |
| Saturday, August 24 | 1:00 PM | Straight to Finals |
| Saturday, August 31 | 1:00 PM | Great Western Final |
| Sunday, September 1 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, September 7 | 1:00 PM | 4-Year-Old Stake Futurity Final & Kindergarten |
| Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 PM | Golden Boy / Silk Lace LEG 2 |
| Saturday, September 21 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, September 28 | 1:00 PM | Golden Boy / Silk Lace Final & Juvenile |
| Sunday, September 29 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, October 5 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, October 12 | 1:00 PM | — |
About Harness Racing
After disappearing in Manitoba for 30 years, live harness racing began calling Winnipeg home once again in 2023! Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait (a trot or pace). They pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky. Committed to the promotion and success of the sport, Manitoba Harness Racing offers a helpful FAQ page on the specifics of the sport and how to wager on it.