Kawartha Downs

Hughes Discusses Tymal Tarot

“He’s very calm, does everything you want. Really hasn’t done much wrong all winter training down. He’s done nothing wrong so far, so hopefully Saturday doesn’t put a blip on that.”

Sittler At Kawartha Downs Saturday

Past captains of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs sure have been making news in the harness racing industry over the past 24 hours. It was just announced that Doug Gilmour is increasing his investment in...

Kawartha Celebrates 47th Anniversary

On its Saturday, July 13 program Kawartha Downs commemorated several horsemen for their contributions to the racetrack as part of an evening celebrating 47 years of racing at the Fraserville oval.

Kawartha Anniversary Festivities On Tap

Kawartha Downs will be celebrating their 47th anniversary on Saturday (July 13), with many festivities accompanying a 10-race program.

Fun For Young (And Old) At Kawartha

The Saturday night (June 29) card at Kawartha Downs was focused on entertainment for the kids, but that didn't stop a veteran from having some fun of his own.

Kids' Night At Kawartha

Kawartha Downs will be hosting a 'Kids' Night' during their racing program this Saturday (June 29).

Going Places

When it comes to the sophomore pacing scene for males, all of the industry’s attention is currently on the Pepsi North America Cup, and rightfully so. That being said, a particular ‘B-track’ three-yea...

Kawartha Downs Sold

Toronto-based Romspen Investment Corp. has purchased Kawartha Downs and is expecting to keep live horse racing at the Peterborough-area facility, according to the track’s new president, Richard Weldon...

Bettor B Going Impresses

Despite heavy rain and lightning early in the evening on Saturday (June 1) at Kawartha Downs, thunder really struck later in the card.

Horsepeople Support Kawartha

According to Kawartha Downs Race Secretary Sheri Minler-Grabatin, local horsepeople stepped up to ensure that the Peterborough-area track had a solid amount of starters to kick off the track’s 2019 me...

Gagnon, Copley Kick Off Kawartha Meet

Driver Guy Gagnon and trainer Jamie Copley thrived on opening night at Kawartha Downs Saturday, May 11, with Gagnon driving five winners on the 10-race card and Copley conditioning three.

Kawartha Meet To Commence Saturday

Officials with Kawartha Downs would like to remind fans and horsepeople that the track’s 2019 live meet will get underway this Saturday night (May 11) with a 7:00 p.m. first-race post time.