Standardbred Advisory Group

2017 Standardbred Horse Improvement Program (HIP) Details

February 10, 2017

As part of Ontario Racing’s (OR) vision to be the customer-focused leader and representative voice of a world class horse racing industry, OR has been tasked with directing breed improvement programs,...

Standardbred Improvement Program Approved

January 14, 2015

Ontario’s Standardbred Improvement Program is confirmed for 2015, following the Ontario Racing Commission’s Board of Directors approval of both the 2015 budget and Program elements as developed by the...

Working Group Members Sought

October 24, 2014

Ontario Horse Racing, which is the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program, has announced that it is seeking volunteers to participate in a Working Group.

Horsemen Applaud Purse Bonuses

September 13, 2014

Some of Ontario's top horsemen have offered comment on Friday's announcement regarding the projected $700,000 in purse bonuses set to be added for next year's two-year-olds.

Boost For Ontario's Standardbreds

September 12, 2014

Today, in advance of the Fall Standardbred sales, the Ontario Racing Commission is pleased to announce revisions to the 2015 Standardbred Improvement Program.

$14 Million For ON-Sired Horses

In a release issued late Tuesday by the Ontario Racing Commission, a total purse amount available for Ontario-sired horses was projected for the upcoming harness racing season.

OSS Payment Deadlines Extended

The Ontario Racing Commission announced today that the sustaining payment deadline for both the two and three-year-old standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) has been extended to April 30, 2013.