Button Up Retired June 02, 2016 Button Up, one of the most recognizable names in Ontario harness racing over the past decade, has officially hung up his horse shoes at age 13.
Keys To Grand River's Growth October 15, 2015 With Grand River Raceway's wagering numbers up dramatically from 2014, the track's Hall of Fame general manager gives his take on how handle jumped 36 percent from the prior year at the Elora half-mil...
Fan Club & Zoom Winners August 05, 2015 The Battle of Waterloo acted as the perfect finale to another memorable Industry Day at Grand River Raceway. With a day jam-packed with fun for the whole family, the I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan...
Magnum J Wins Battle Of Waterloo August 03, 2015 The father-son tandem of Doug & Gregg Mcnair connected for their third Battle Of Waterloo win on Monday afternoon at Grand River Raceway, winning the $227,397 final with Magnum J.
Busy Week For Bob McIntosh August 03, 2015 This time of year is rarely slow for Hall of Famer Bob McIntosh, but this week's agenda includes an added stop for a pair of performers near and dear to his heart.
The Result Of Instant Responsibility August 02, 2015 “Over the last few years, things have been really different. I’ve been in the barn every morning; I have people to answer to all the time and more responsibilities. It actually made me grow up and mat...
McNair Seeks Industry Day Double August 01, 2015 "The first time I went with him I said, 'What one is this?' I don't usually get to know many of them until they start qualifying. He was my favourite right off the bat."
A Cause For Celebration & Reflection July 30, 2015 It began on a meagre budget as a way to help a struggling racetrack build an identity. Twenty-five years later, Industry Day has grown into one of the best events on the Canadian harness racing calend...
Best In Show Competition Gets Boost July 29, 2015 Since its inception in 1990, the Industry Day celebration at Grand River Raceway has been enthusiastically supported by the Ontario Harness Horse Association (OHHA).
Stage Set For 'Battles' In Elora July 27, 2015 Grand River Raceway is just one week away from hosting its biggest card of the year, but in order to have that ‘monster matinee’ an elimination round was needed to determine the finalists for the main...
Grand River Prepares For Battle July 23, 2015 On Monday night, 17 colts and 25 fillies will vie for a spot on centre stage of Grand River Raceway’s marquee event, Industry Day.
Silver Anniversary For Industry Day July 14, 2015 This year marks the silver anniversary of Grand River Raceway’s Industry Day Celebration, and the event esteems to be one of the best days of the summer for harness racing fans.
