Hugh Mitchell

Transformational Change

"We all need to set aside our own individual interests and focus on what's in the best interest of the overall industry for us to be successful. If we take this approach with discipline, the chances o...

Alliance Shows Handle Growth In 2014

January 06, 2015

On Tuesday, January 6 the Standardbred Alliance announced that overall wagering and average per-race handle on Standardbred racing showed strong growth in 2014.

Historic Night At WFD

The first race of the newly formed Ontario Standardbred Racing Alliance took place on Tuesday night at The Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ontario.

Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan

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).

Comments On Ontario Funding

Some of Ontario's horse racing participants have offered their comments in light of the Provincial Government’s Monday funding announcement.

Report: Deal To Be Signed This Week

It has been reported that the Ontario Racing Commission and eight standardbred racetracks in the province will sign a five-year deal this week.

More Reaction To Ontario Racing's Five-Year Plan

October 15, 2013

Mainstream media outlets have given last week’s Ontario horse racing announcement plenty of ink, and transition panel member John Snobelen has also penned a column on the announcement over the course ...

WFD Responds To Wynne's Announcement

On Monday, Western Fair District issued a response to Premier Kathleen Wynne's announcement on the future of horse racing in Ontario.

WFD To Announce Gaming Partner?

February 25, 2013

"We are very close to one. Not one that we can publicize yet, there's still some work to be done, but we're very close."

Western Fair Announces Purse Decrease

December 28, 2012

The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced that a purse decrease will come into effect in January of 2013.

Mitchell: Racing Has To Adjust Its Business Model

December 19, 2012

In a report discussing the future of the Ontario horse-racing industry, Western Fair District chief executive Hugh Mitchell has gone on the record as reiterating that he believes it is best for the pr...

Gaming News Across Southern Ontario

December 13, 2012

From Hamilton to Pickering and further on over to Belleville, more news items spurred by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s controversial gaming modernization plan have hit the mainstream media th...