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A father and son watching harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Mohawk To Host Community Day On Sept. 5

August 20, 2026

Woodbine Mohawk Park will host a free Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 5, ahead of an exciting night of racing featuring the Grade 1 Canadian Pacing Derby and Grade 1 Maple Leaf Trot.

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SC’s Guide To The CNE: Standardbreds And More At The Ex

August 17, 2026

Standardbred Canada (SC) is inviting horse lovers, harness racing fans and curious CNE visitors to stop by the Better Living Centre, also known as “The Farm,” during the 2026 Canadian National Exhibit...

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Standardbred Canada Returns To The CNE For 2026

August 03, 2026

Standardbred Canada (SC), with the support of the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA), is pleased to announce its return to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Ont. for a se...

2026 National Caretaker Appreciation Day

National Caretaker Appreciation Day Returns For Ninth Year

August 02, 2026

Standardbred Canada (SC), in collaboration with racetracks, racing associations and industry partners across the country, is pleased to announce the return of National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD...

COSA Directors Elected

On Monday, June 29, 2026, the Central Ontario Standardbred Association’s auditing firm, KPMG, revealed the results of the 2026 COSA election.

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Support Program Announced For National Capital Region

Ontario Racing, in collaboration with the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA), announced on Monday, June 8 details regard...

Racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Fallout From Rideau Carleton Raceway Closure

The Canadian harness racing industry has been rocked by the blindside of another American-owned casino company shutting down operations at an historic racetrack with the announcement late last week th...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

National Capital Region Meeting On Rideau Closure

The National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) and Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will be hosting a members meeting on Wednesday, April 8 to provide the local harness ...

COSA Annual General Meeting Tonight

February 04, 2026

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) would like to remind its members that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place this evening (Wednesday, Feb. 4).

COSA Annual General Meeting Set For Feb. 4

January 19, 2026

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will be holding its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

COSA Office Holiday Closure Notice

December 22, 2025

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) office will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 25 to Thursday, Jan. 1.

2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day sponsor

COSA Supports National Caretaker Appreciation Day

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) will once again support National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD), for the eighth consecutive year, at the racetracks across Ontario the weeks of J...

COSA Directors Elected

On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Central Ontario Standardbred Association’s auditing firm, KPMG, revealed the results of the 2025 COSA election.