Kawartha Downs

KD’s Richest Night This Saturday

August 10, 2016

Kawartha Downs will host its richest night of racing for the 2016 season this Saturday night (August 13) when the three-year-old pacing colts will face off in six $18,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroo...

Kawartha Honours Hall Of Famer

August 06, 2016

"Who would have thought nine years ago when we were in the winner’s circle here after San Pail’s OSS win that we’d be back tonight talking about him being inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall ...

Walling Appointed Leal’s Racing Advisor

August 05, 2016

Greg Walling, the managing director of the Sullivan Group, and one of the main proponents behind the success of Kawartha Downs racetrack over the past two years, has been appointed a special advisor t...

Kawartha Honours Wade's Achievement

Trainer Mike Wade, who has raced horses at Kawartha Downs for many years, celebrated his hometown track’s 44th anniversary with a special victory during Saturday night's (July 30) harness racing card.

Kawartha Celebrates Its 44th Anniversary

Kawartha Downs will celebrate its 44th anniversary this Saturday with lots of fun activities scheduled to mark the occasion.

Cape Cod Off To A Winning Start

Cape Cod made her first lifetime start on Saturday (July 23) at Kawartha Downs and it was a winning effort as the three-year-old daughter gave Nick Boyd a 1:58.4 ride to win the second race in front o...

Salive Back To Kawartha Saturday

Kawartha Downs’ race fans will have their last opportunity to hear legendary announcer Frank Salive this Saturday night.

“He’s Certainly Not A Kid’s Horse”

Gord Brown earns his commission each time he climbs into the sulky behind the trotter Ken Kan Win, who will be vying for his third straight victory this Saturday night (July 23) at Kawartha Downs.

Taking Over The Race Call

Last Saturday night, Frank Salive, who was the guest announcer at Kawartha Downs, experienced every race caller’s nightmare: no sound.

Kawartha Statement On Purse Cheques

Due to the uncertainty of the postal situation currently, Kawartha Downs did not mail the purse cheques from its July 2 card of racing which were not picked up this past Saturday night.

Gassien Dominates At Kawartha

Kawartha Downs' annual Family Fun Night was a resounding success on Saturday (July 2) while on track Reg Gassien put on a driving clinic winning five of the 10 races on the program.

Salive To Call At Kawartha

Frank Salive, one of the most legendary race callers in North America, is heading back to a place where he has fond memories, Peterborough, specifically nearby Kawartha Downs.