Kawartha Downs

Huck New Kawartha Downs GM

August 13, 2021

Well-known long term resident Jim Huck is a seasoned pro who has harness racing in his blood, and Kawartha Downs in his bones. As the new General Manager, Jim is especially thrilled to take the reigns...

OSAS At Kawartha Saturday

August 13, 2021

The horsepeople and patrons of Kawartha Downs have long been supporters of the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society and this Saturday the Fraserville oval will host their Day at the Races in celebrat...

Sharpe Farm Supplies Day At The Races

August 09, 2021

Sharpe Farm Supplies has announced it is partnering with Brooks Feeds, Masterfeeds and Purina to bring the horsepeople Sharpe’s Day At The Races.

Kawartha Updates Guest Protocols

August 08, 2021

Kawartha Downs will no longer be taking reservations and anyone attending will be on a first come, first serve basis with a capacity of 250 people allowed on the apron.

Baillargeon Doubles In Grassroots

August 07, 2021

Mario Baillargeon scored a pair of wins in Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots action at Kawartha Downs on Saturday (Aug. 7) and the trainer-driver now has an enviable dilemma heading into the last two le...

Fruitful Serendipity For Van Camp

August 04, 2021

A conversation on social media last fall led Paul Van Camp to purchase shares in a pair of trotting colts, and the exchange has proven fruitful as Feel The Force and Stonebridge Zeus will arrive at Ka...

Im Chiara Quick In Prospect

The Thinking Out Loud filly Im Chiara swooped to the lead moving up the backstretch and coasted to a 1:55.1 victory over a “good” track in the second of two $7,300 divisions for the Prospect Series Th...

Kawartha Issues Protocol Reminder

Kawartha Downs reminds all horsepeople that, despite Step 3 openings, the backstretch is still limited to one person per horse plus the trainer.

Crake Returns To The Announce Booth

A voice that was once very familiar to Ontario's horsepeople and fans of harness racing alike will be making a long-awaited return to the announcer's booth next month.

Kawartha To Welcome Back Fans

Officials at Kawartha Downs have announced the track will be opening to the public on Saturday, July 10.

Brown Honoured At Kawartha

Kawartha Downs honoured driver Doug Brown during its Saturday (June 26) card of harness racing.

Notice Regarding Claims At Kawartha

Officials with Kawartha Downs would like to remind horsepeople that claim cheques payable to Kawartha Downs will not be accepted.