First Win For Senez-Joannette July 18, 2026 Trainer Mathieu Senez-Joannette earned his first lifetime win on Saturday, July 18 as Day Trader held on to win the fifth race at Kawartha Downs.
Ontario's Standardbred Industry Receives $14 Million Funding Boost July 09, 2026 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...
Ahern Earns First Driving Win July 05, 2026 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.
Boyd Bags Five At Kawartha June 28, 2026 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.
Kawartha Downs Cancels Wednesday's Training June 25, 2026 Kawartha Downs would like to advise horsepeople that training for Wednesday, July 1 has been cancelled due to the Canada Day holiday.
Kawartha's Qualifying Post Time Updated For Saturday June 11, 2026 Kawartha Downs would like to advise horsepeople that post time for qualifiers on Saturday, June 13 will be 4:30 p.m.
P L Ozzy, Riley Star On Kawartha Opening Night June 06, 2026 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...
Racing Returns To Kawartha Downs This Saturday June 04, 2026 Kawartha Downs will feature a dozen races during its 2026 Opening Night program this Saturday, June 6.
Kawartha Downs Opens For Training April 22 April 16, 2026 Kawartha Downs will be open for training on Wednesday, April 22.
Race Date Change At Kawartha Downs April 10, 2026 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.
More Ontario Race Dates Approved For 2026 March 24, 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.
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...
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.
