Ontario Racing

Ontario Racing Launches "Bet Ontario" Campaign

Ontario Racing (OR) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about betting on Ontario horse racing after reporting that a decline in Home Market Area (HMA) wagering has led to decreased funding ...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Rideau Backstretch To Close, NCRHHA Responds

The National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) issued a statement on Thursday, April 17 indicating that the Rideau Carleton Raceway backstretch will be closing.

George Millar

Breeder Rewards Recipients Reinvesting In Ontario

George Millar could produce Standardbreds anywhere. But Canada’s reigning Breeder of the Year said Ontario Breeder Rewards – that in 2025 will be about $2.5 million in total – are the prime reason he ...

Horses racing in the fog

Ontario Racing Raises Tariff Concerns

The Ontario horse racing industry is warning it could be a major casualty in the trade war between the United States and Canada, and the fear is particularly palpable among horse breeders already stru...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Race Dates Approved For Rideau's 2025 Season

December 17, 2024

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17 the approved 2025 race dates for Rideau Carleton Raceway, completing the racing schedule for Ontario next year.

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Approved 2025 Ontario Race Dates Announced

December 16, 2024

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the approved 2025 race dates for the majority of Ontario's racetracks.

Standardbreds training over the new five-eighths-mile track at Grand River Raceway

Standardbreds Debut On New Grand River Track

The first Standardbreds stepped onto the newly expanded five-eighths-of-a-mile racetrack ahead of the launch of Grand River Raceway's 2024 harness season next month.

Racing at Georgian Downs

Relocation Of Gateway Casino To Impact Georgian Downs

Great Canadian Entertainment, operator of Georgian Downs, has indicated the future of harness racing at the Innisfil, Ont. racetrack will be significantly impacted after the site's casino operator ann...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

More 2024 Ontario Race Dates Announced

December 29, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 29, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2024 race date schedule for more Ontario racetracks.

Harness racing at Dresden Raceway

Dresden's 2024 Race Dates Approved

December 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2024 race date schedule for Dresden Raceway.

Canadian harness racing

Race Dates Announced For 10 Ontario Tracks

December 20, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2024 race date schedules for some of Ontario's racetracks.

Harness racing

Have You Signed Up For Direct Deposit?

Standardbred Canada (SC) and Woodbine Entertainment would like to remind horsepeople that Direct Deposit (Electronic Fund Transfer) is now being offered for purse payments for Woodbine Mohawk Park and...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario Race Dates Set For 2023

December 20, 2022

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2023 race dates for the majority of Ontario's racetracks.