Central Ontario Standardbred Association

Ontario Sires Stakes Purses Increase For Grassroots Series

February 04, 2025

To kick off its second half century, the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program will expand to six Grassroots Series opportunities in 2025 with purses for each division increasing to $25,000.

Darryl Kaplan and Bill O'Donnell making a special presentation to Nello Guglielmi, joined by his family

Good Luck, Nello Guglielmi

Standardbred Canada (SC) and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) made a special presentation to Anellino (Nello) Guglielmi as the national representative for the 2024 World Amateur Dri...

Woodbine, COSA Reach New Three-Year Agreement

Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced on Tuesday, April 23 the agreement of a new three-year deal that includes capital investments in each y...

COSA Annual General Meeting On Wednesday

January 22, 2024

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will be holding its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.

COSA Announces Holiday Schedule

December 23, 2023

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) would like to inform members of its holiday office hours.

COSA Closed For Labour Day

September 01, 2023

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 for the Labour Day holiday.

COSA Offers Complimentary Meal At The Quick Hitch Cafe

August 31, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will be offering a complimentary meal at The Quick Hitch Cafe for all COSA members.

COSA supports National Caretaker Appreciation Day at Ontario racetracks

COSA Supports NCAD At Ontario Racetracks

August 29, 2023

For the sixth consecutive year, the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will support National Caretaker Appreciation Day at the racetracks across Ontario the weeks of Aug. 29 – Sept. 14.

A harness racing fan testing the Drive To Win VR Harness Racing Experience on Industry Day

Galvin Alliance Announces VR Driving Experience

August 09, 2023

On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) announced the launch of the “Drive To Win” VR (Virtual Reality) Harness Driving Experience, sponsored by the Central Ontario Standardbred A...

COSA Office Closed Monday

August 04, 2023

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) office will be closed on Monday, Aug. 7 for the Civic Day holiday.

COSA Slogan Winner Announced

August 01, 2023

Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) announced on Tuesday (Aug. 1) the winner of the COSA Slogan Contest.

Entries Due For COSA Slogan Contest

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) launched a contest on July 1 with the goal to find a slogan or tag line that highlights COSA’s commitment to Ontario harness racing and the deadline...

COSA Announces Slogan Contest

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association is launching a contest with the goal to find a slogan or tag line that highlights COSA’s commitment to Ontario harness racing.