The OSS From Barrie Raceway To Georgian Downs August 09, 2024 In November of 2001, Georgian Downs became the first new track of the 21st century to be constructed in Canada and the 14th in Ontario to embrace slots.
How Kawartha Downs Helped Racing Stars Get Their Start July 17, 2024 Kawartha Downs, located in Fraserville Ont., just a bit south of Peterborough, is one of the original tracks that has hosted Ontario Sires Stakes racing from its very beginning and will celebrate the ...
Clinton A Proud OSS Host From The Very Beginning July 04, 2024 Clinton Raceway has been a proud host of Ontario Sires Stakes racing from the very first year, way back in 1974, now 50 years ago. This rather small, yet quaint venue has hosted a lot of great harness...
Memories Of Dresden Raceway And The OSS June 28, 2024 Dresden Raceway, often dubbed “Little Saratoga,” is an original host track for the Ontario Sires Stakes.
A Look Back At Rideau Carleton And The OSS June 20, 2024 Rideau Carleton Raceway, which was opened in 1962, was one of six “A” tracks chosen to present OSS action in that first year.
Western Fair A Harness Racing Pioneer Track In Ontario May 29, 2024 Recognized as the true pioneer track of the province where harness racing under the lights made its debut in 1961, Western Fair Raceway has been a proud host of OSS competition since the very beginnin...
How Mohawk Became Ontario’s Showplace For Racing May 23, 2024 By virtue of its long existence, Woodbine Mohawk Park has undoubtedly hosted the largest number of OSS events, along with Western Fair Raceway and Rideau Carleton Raceway as original “A” track hosts o...
OSS Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Season Sunday May 17, 2024 The Ontario Sires Stakes 50th Anniversary Celebration kicks off Sunday, May 19 at Flamboro Downs with three $20,000 Grassroots Series divisions for the three-year-old trotting colts featured on the un...
A Look Back On The Start Of OSS At Flamboro Downs May 14, 2024 When the very first Ontario Sires Stakes event was held on June 1 ,1974, the Flamboro track was still under construction with a planned opening the following spring. Thus, Flamboro just missed becomin...
Ontario Sires Stakes Celebrates 50th Anniversary May 07, 2024 As the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) enters its 50th season, its golden anniversary will be celebrated at 11 Standardbred tracks across Ontario
Equine Guelph Celebrates 20th Anniversary August 09, 2023 This summer, Equine Guelph celebrates its 20th anniversary. The award-winning centre at the University of Guelph is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses through education and resear...
Tomas Wins Vernon's 70th Anniversary Pace July 02, 2023 Tomas charged late to capture the $10,000 70th Anniversary Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 1).
