Report: Fort Erie Sale Very Close July 30, 2014 It has been reported that a sale for Fort Erie's historic thoroughbred facility is expected to be completed as soon as this week.
Hudak Pledges Slots To Fort Erie June 09, 2014 Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak made a brief appearance in his hometown on Sunday afternoon, saying he would re-open the slots at the Fort Erie Race Track if he becomes premier after...
ORC Approves 2014 Fort Erie Dates May 23, 2014 Late on Friday afternoon (May 23), the Ontario Racing Commission issued a pair of releases in regard to 2014 race dates for the Fort Erie Race Track for Thoroughbreds and Ajax Downs for Quarter Horses...
Fort Erie To Buy Some Track Land? April 16, 2014 A report is stating that officials are in discussions that could lead to the Town of Fort Erie purchasing a portion of land that the Fort Erie Race Track sits on.
Report: Progress Made In Fort Erie April 02, 2014 A report out of the Niagara region has stated that ‘instant wagering machines’ could be key for the future of the Fort Erie Race Track and that local officials have been making progress in negotiation...
Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan April 01, 2014 The Ontario Standardbred Alliance (Alliance) today expressed its strong support for the Horse Racing Partnership Plan announced by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF).
Fort Erie Earmarks $500K For Track April 01, 2014 On Monday, March 31, Fort Erie Council voted 6-1 in favour of earmarking $500,000 to ensure that the Fort Erie Race Track can be in the position to host a live racing meet in 2014.
2014 Approved Ontario Race Dates April 01, 2014 On Tuesday, April 1, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its decision in regard to the race-date applications for nine standardbred racetracks.
Proposed 2014 Ontario Race Dates March 31, 2014 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today released the proposed race dates for the period: April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for almost all of the province’s racetracks.
OMAF Announces $500 Million To Ontario Horse Racing March 31, 2014 On Monday, March 31, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food issued a news release which states that the Province’s five-year plan will provide up to $500 million in support to Ontario’s world-cl...
Report: More Money For Racing March 30, 2014 Sources indicate that an announcement slated for Monday will increase government funding to Ontario's horse racing industry with an additional $100-million infusion.
Alliance Tracks Close To Deal February 20, 2014 "This is a unique-in-the-world agreement between eight tracks to share resources, coordinate schedules, to provide a consistent level of racing and purses year-round to the benefit of both the horsepe...
