Industry Day

From Backstretch To Big Leagues

August 04, 2017

Drivers Bob McClure and Doug McNair have been attending Industry Day at Grand River Raceway since they were young enough to spend most of the Civic Holiday afternoon in the bouncy castle.

Industry Day Details

August 03, 2017

Grand River Raceway’s 27th annual Industry Day horse racing celebration is set for this coming Monday afternoon (August 7) with a powerful race card and fun activities for all ages.

Sports Column Wins Battle Of Waterloo

August 01, 2016

Confidently handled by driver Chris Christoforou, Sports Column delivered on his pari-mutuel promise with a front-end effort in the $159,500 Battle of Waterloo for Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing co...

Trotters, Riders Debut Under Saddle

Long weekends in Canada are synonymous with good times and the Civic Holiday weekend will be no exception.

Aint Three Ok Ready For Battle

“The story Steve tells me that he went down to his mom’s in Kentucky to look at some horses, and there was a guy who had six yearlings out in a field, and they felt like there was a champion in the fi...

Hall Of Famers Join Industry Day

Greg Blanchard returns as the lead TV commentator for the Industry Day broadcast on August 1 at Grand River Raceway, as the Elora, Ont. track stages its 26th annual Industry Day Celebration. Throughou...

Industry Day Handicapping Contest

On Monday, August 1, Grand River Raceway will welcome race fans to the 2016 edition of Industry Day featuring the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles. To celebrate the event, the I Love Ca...

But Is He Still Money On The Bounce?

Do you think that driver James MacDonald is unstoppable on the bounce? If you have an opinion, have a say in the measure.

Association Sponsors 'Best In Show'

Since its inception in 1990, the Industry Day celebration at Grand River Raceway has been enthusiastically supported by the Ontario Harness Horse Association.

Support The Industry Day Garage Sale

Grand River Raceway is still inviting donations of items for the Industry Day Garage Sale on August 1. All sales benefit the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society.

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Stage Set For Industry Day Battles

A five-pack of eliminations - a pair for the Battle Of Waterloo and a trio of tilts for the Battle Of The Belles - was contested Monday evening at Grand River Raceway, and as a result the stage is now...

O’Sullivan Squad Set For Battle

On the heels of a career milestone, trainer Tony O’Sullivan will look to add to those numbers with a pair of freshmen colts in Monday's Battle of Waterloo eliminations at Grand River Raceway.