Grand River Raceway

Grand River Reduces Takeout Rates

On Monday, June 3, Grand River Raceway will kick off its 10th anniversary season of live harness racing with several new customer orientated initiatives, including a reduction in the track's takeout r...

Grand River Alters Training Schedule

Due to heavy rainfall, the track at Grand River Raceway will be closed for maintenance on Wednesday and Thursday.

GRR 'Battles' Attract Solid Nominations

Despite significant reformatting, the show of support was strong for the 2013 editions of Grand River Raceway’s Battle Of Waterloo and Battle Of The Belles.

GRR Reminder: April 30 Deadline For Nomination Payments

Grand River Raceway reminds all prospective contenders in the 2013 Battle of Waterloo and Battle of the Belles, that nomination payments must be postmarked no later than today, April 30.

ORC Reasons For Race-Date Decision

On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) released the Director’s Notice of Decision regarding May to December 2013 Race Dates, with reasons to follow. These are the reasons.

Grand River Training Schedule

Effective April 16, the track at Grand River Raceway will be open for training every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. All horses must be out by 1:00 p.m.

Ontario's May Through December Dates

On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its approved race dates for May through to December of 2013.

Grand River Signature Races A 'Go'

A sponsorship of $75,000 from the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) has ensured the continuation of the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles during the 2013 edition of the annual Indu...

Cako Crowned GRR Handicapping King

Pet groomer Peter Cako’s bread and butter is in the pet industry. But he’s allergic to horses. Literally, they give him hives. Figuratively though, they give him money. Lots of it.

Last Shot For A Shot At $4,000

Wednesday (March 20) is the last opportunity for players to qualify for the $4,000 Final of Grand River Raceway’s Winter Wednesdays Handicapping Tournament.

Some Skepticism After Positive News

“What does a sustainable horse racing industry mean, given what’s happened in the last year?”

Reactions To Wynne's Gaming Announcement

After Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne promised on Friday, March 8 to incorporate Ontario horse racing into the province's gaming modernization plans, a trio of provincial racing groups and Essex MPP Ta...