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Ontario's Standardbred Industry Receives $14 Million Funding Boost

Ontario Racing (OR) announced on Thursday, July 9 that it is immediately contributing additional funding of more than $14 million to the Ontario Standardbred horse racing industry as part of the Ontar...

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Ahern Earns First Driving Win

Nick Ahern was treated to the ceremonial splash from the water bucket after notching his first career driving win with Acefortyfourapollo in the 11th race at Kawartha Downs on Saturday, July 4.

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Boyd Bags Five At Kawartha

Nick Boyd, 13 days removed from his victory in the Quebec/Eastern Ontario Regional Driving Championship, stayed in sharp form with a five-win performance on Saturday, June 27 at Kawartha Downs.

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Kawartha Downs Cancels Wednesday's Training

Kawartha Downs would like to advise horsepeople that training for Wednesday, July 1 has been cancelled due to the Canada Day holiday.

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Kawartha's Qualifying Post Time Updated For Saturday

Kawartha Downs would like to advise horsepeople that post time for qualifiers on Saturday, June 13 will be 4:30 p.m.

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P L Ozzy, Riley Star On Kawartha Opening Night

P L Ozzy and his trainer, Amanda Riley, delivered standout performances on a 12-dash meet-opening card at Kawartha Downs on Saturday, June 6 as the stallion romped in the $5,700 Preferred Handicap Pac...

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Racing Returns To Kawartha Downs This Saturday

Kawartha Downs will feature a dozen races during its 2026 Opening Night program this Saturday, June 6.

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Kawartha Downs Opens For Training April 22

Kawartha Downs will be open for training on Wednesday, April 22.

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Race Date Change At Kawartha Downs

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by RIC (KDHR) Inc. to change the 2026 race date schedule for Kawartha Downs.

Harness racing at Grand River Raceway

More Ontario Race Dates Approved For 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved 2026 race dates for 10 more Ontario racetracks.

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Slots Staying Open At Kawartha, Hiawatha

December 11, 2025

After earlier announcements indicating that the expanded gaming operations at two of Ontario's racetracks would be ending in 2026, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) placed its proverbial chip...

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Casino Lease Agreement Also Ending At Kawartha Downs

October 03, 2025

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) will not be renewing its lease agreement with casino operator Great Canadian Entertainment at Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Peterborough, Ont.

Nick Boyd and Amanda Riley with Lindsay Bax

Boyd, Riley Take Kawartha Titles

September 21, 2025

Driver Nick Boyd and trainer Amanda Riley took home their respective titles as the meet leaders at Kawartha Downs as the season concluded on Saturday, Sept. 20.