Battle Of Waterloo

Gearing Up For Industry Day 26

Grand River Raceway’s 26th annual Industry Day Celebration is just around the corner, and the event esteems to be one of the best days of the summer for harness racing fans.

Button Up Retired

Button Up, one of the most recognizable names in Ontario harness racing over the past decade, has officially hung up his horse shoes at age 13.

Noms For ‘Battle’ Races Due Feb. 16

January 27, 2016

Nominations for Grand River Raceway’s major races must be locked in by February 16. Following the final sustaining payment on April 15, a list of horses eligible to start in the elimination races will...

What Happened To Magnum J?

October 29, 2015

After winning the 2015 Battle of Waterloo for Team McNair, rookie pacer Magnum J was absent from the racing wars for the rest of the 2015 stakes season. Trainer Gregg McNair explains why.

Magnum J Wins Battle Of Waterloo

August 03, 2015

The father-son tandem of Doug & Gregg Mcnair connected for their third Battle Of Waterloo win on Monday afternoon at Grand River Raceway, winning the $227,397 final with Magnum J.

Busy Week For Bob McIntosh

August 03, 2015

This time of year is rarely slow for Hall of Famer Bob McIntosh, but this week's agenda includes an added stop for a pair of performers near and dear to his heart.

McNair Seeks Industry Day Double

August 01, 2015

"The first time I went with him I said, 'What one is this?' I don't usually get to know many of them until they start qualifying. He was my favourite right off the bat."

A Cause For Celebration & Reflection

It began on a meagre budget as a way to help a struggling racetrack build an identity. Twenty-five years later, Industry Day has grown into one of the best events on the Canadian harness racing calend...

Stage Set For 'Battles' In Elora

Grand River Raceway is just one week away from hosting its biggest card of the year, but in order to have that ‘monster matinee’ an elimination round was needed to determine the finalists for the main...

This 'Semi' Is Fully Loaded

“Depending on how the race unfolds on a half, I think he can hold his own against all of the horses for sure. He paced a big back half last week and had some road trouble along the way. He always want...

Grand River Prepares For Battle

On Monday night, 17 colts and 25 fillies will vie for a spot on centre stage of Grand River Raceway’s marquee event, Industry Day.

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Battle Of Waterloo To Campbell, McIntosh

August 04, 2014

Hall of Famers Bob McIntosh and John Campbell joined forces to capture the 17th annual Battle Of Waterloo Final with Go Daddy Go during the 24th edition of Industry Day at Grand River Raceway.