Grand River Raceway

Ontario’s 2019 Race Dates Announced

December 05, 2018

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Ontario Racing, the registrar has issued the 2019 Race Date Schedule for the province.

Spencer Leaving Grand River

November 26, 2018

After 22 years leading the marketing efforts for Grand River Raceway and its predecessor, Elmira Raceway, Kelly Spencer is stepping aside to develop her own communications agency.

Grand River Closes Track For Training

October 10, 2018

Trot Insider has been informed that, effective immediately, Grand River Raceway has closed its racetrack for training. The racing surface will re-open next spring.

Fan Club's #NDC18 Contest Winners

September 30, 2018

The I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club had lots of great contests for the 2018 National Driving Championship (NDC) at Grand River Raceway this past Wednesday (Sept 26) and there were a few lucky ...

National Driving Championship Pick-8 Contest Now Open!

September 25, 2018

The I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club will feature a Pick 8 Online Handicapping Challenge for the 2018 National Driving Championship (NDC) at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday, September 26. The ...

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Forbidden Trade Smashes Records

September 24, 2018

Two-year-old trotting colts and geldings squared off in a set of Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series divisions on Monday evening (Sept. 24), and fans were treated to a record-setting mile by Forbidden Tr...

Doucet's Chance Of A Lifetime

September 23, 2018

There's a solid chance that, despite competing against two drivers with roots close to Grand River Raceway, Nova Scotia's Redmond Doucet will have the biggest cheering section at the 2018 National Dri...

2018 NDC Horse Draft Complete

September 21, 2018

The field is now set for the 2018 National Driving Championship this Wednesday, September 26 at Grand River Raceway following Friday afternoon’s 'horse draft'.

Oh Henry! O Canada?

September 20, 2018

If there's a driver with the target on his back heading into the 2018 National Driving Championship, it would be the driver that's represented Canada in the World Driving Championship before, the driv...

Amazing Perch Duels, Draws Away

September 19, 2018

Colonel Schneider Jr.'s Amazing Perch ($3.70) sustained a first-over push out of third en route to a 1:53.3 score in Wednesday's (Sept. 19) featured $9,000 Preferred 3 Pace at Grand River Raceway.

A Fan's Guide To The NDC

September 18, 2018

Grand River Raceway is known for fun & frivolity on race nights, and the National Driving Championship on Wednesday, September 26 won’t be any different with loads on tap for racing fans including...

WDC Champs Join Broadcast Team

September 14, 2018

They might be world-class drivers but they won’t be taking part in the racing action at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday, September 26. Instead, they’ll be on track in a different capacity, analyzing...