Rideau Backstretch To Close, NCRHHA Responds April 17, 2025 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.
Breeder Rewards Recipients Reinvesting In Ontario April 02, 2025 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 ...
Ontario Racing Raises Tariff Concerns March 19, 2025 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...
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.
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 Debut On New Grand River Track May 13, 2024 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.
Relocation Of Gateway Casino To Impact Georgian Downs May 09, 2024 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...
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.
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.
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.
Have You Signed Up For Direct Deposit? March 29, 2023 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...
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.
SC, Woodbine To Offer EFT Purse Payments November 21, 2022 In an exciting evolution for the Ontario horse racing industry, Standardbred Canada (SC) announced to its members earlier today that SC and Woodbine Entertainment are partnering to offer Electronic Fu...