Kawartha Downs

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.

First Glance First In Kawartha Feature

A $5,000 conditioned pace topped the first card of the 2021 season at Kawartha Downs, with trainer-driver Mario Baillargeon posting a 1:54.2 victory in the afternoon’s feature with odds-on choice Firs...

Action-Packed Saturday In Ontario

All systems are 'go' for the return of harness racing to Hiawatha Horse Park, Hanover Raceway and Kawartha Downs this Saturday (June 12), with a combined 31 races slated to take place at the trio of g...

Ontario Tracks Return This Weekend

Condition sheets have been posted for the majority of Ontario's racetracks that plan to conduct live harness racing this weekend.

Racing Returns To Ontario Friday

With Ontario entering Step One of the ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ plan earlier than originally expected, the province's harness racing industry will once again conduct live racing starting this Friday (June 1...

Kawartha Issues Protocol Reminder

Kawartha Downs reminds all horse people that, as per Peterborough Health and Kawartha Downs COVID protocols, only one caretaker per horse, along with a trainer, will be permitted on the grounds at any...

Qualifiers Conducted At Kawartha Downs

The racing community was thrilled to return to Kawartha Downs for the first qualifying session of the season on Saturday (May 29).