In 1969, Alex Picov and his family opened the gates on their 65-acre family farm to friends and the community, creating the Picov Downs ‘J’ Track. Live Quarter Horse racing became a community staple....read on
Ontario’s 2019 Race Dates Announced
December 5, 2018:
In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Ontario Racing, the registrar has issued the 2019 Race Date Schedule for the province....read on
Ajax Downs Slots Deal Announced
October 9, 2018:
It was announced this morning (Tuesday, Oct. 9) that a deal has been struck which will allow slot machine gaming to continue at Ajax Downs until at least 2026....read on
Historic Ontario Horse Racing Industry Funding Agreement Signed
May 8, 2018:
The Ontario Racing (OR) Board of Directors today (Tuesday, May 8) announced the signing of a historic 19-year funding agreement with the Ontario Government....read on
Future Of Ajax Downs In The Media
February 15, 2018:
On Wednesday (February 14), the Ontario Ministry of Finance issued a statement explaining that it remains committed to the continued operations of Ajax Downs and Quarter Horse racing in Ontario....read on
Ontario's 2018 Race Dates
December 20, 2017:
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued the 2018 race-date schedule for the province....read on
GTA Gaming Bundle Operator Selected
August 8, 2017:
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has announced the service provider of the GTA Gaming Bundle, which includes Woodbine Racetrack....read on
GTA Gaming Bundle In The News
July 24, 2017:
The Globe and Mail has reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is a few weeks away from selecting a private company to operate the province’s GTA Gaming Bundle, which is an aspect of the OLG’s gaming modernization process....read on
Ontario’s 2017 Approved Race Dates
December 2, 2016:
On Thursday, December 1, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Ontario Racing, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued the 2017 race date schedule....read on
Strong Turnout For Sixth Consultation
November 19, 2016:
Approximately 150 people attended Saturday's public consultation session in Port Perry, Ontario, hosted by Ontario Racing (OR)....read on
2017 Ontario Race Date Applications
October 21, 2016:
As part of Ontario Racing’s commitment to transparency and industry self-determination, the 2017 Racetrack Race Date applications are available on the OR website....read on
‘Durham Live’ Threatening Ajax Downs
January 18, 2016:
Officials in the Town of Ajax are concerned that if the proposed Durham Live Entertainment Centre in neighbouring Pickering is selected by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. for the site of a casino, the move could spell the end of Ajax Downs, which has its own expansion plans....read on
Correction To 2016 Ont. Race Dates
December 8, 2015:
On Thursday morning, the Ontario Racing Commission released corrections to the 2016 race date schedule for the province's thoroughbred, quarter horse and harness racing tracks....read on
Kawartha Family Fun Night A Success
August 2, 2015:
The largest crowd of the 2015 season to date, more than 3,200 people, turned out to Kawartha Downs Saturday evening to enjoy Family Fun Night....read on
Kawartha Starter Enjoys Stakes Win
July 5, 2015:
Around Kawartha Downs, Bob Woodward is known for his skill as the starting car driver, but this past week he was known as the owner of stakes winning Quarter Horse....read on
