Ontario Racing

Details For 2027 Ontario Sires Stakes Program

October 02, 2026

The Ontario Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) committee has announced that Ontario Sired horses will be eligible to more than $22.5 million in restricted purses for 2027, including more than $17 ...

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario's Standardbred Industry Receives $14 Million Funding Boost

Ontario Racing (OR) announced on Thursday, July 9 that it is immediately contributing additional funding of more than $14 million to the Ontario Standardbred horse racing industry as part of the Ontar...

Canadian harness racing under a summer sunset at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Additional Funding For Ontario Racing Approved

Ontario Racing (OR) announced on Thursday, June 25 that the Ontario Government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing additional funding of $35 mill...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Support Program Announced For National Capital Region

Ontario Racing, in collaboration with the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA), announced on Monday, June 8 details regard...

Canadian harness racing under a summer sunset at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Funding Increase Coming To Ontario Horse Racing

A substantial influx of funding to Ontario's horse racing industry is imminent. Exactly how that funding is allocated and when that funding becomes available remains to be seen.

Racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Fallout From Rideau Carleton Raceway Closure

The Canadian harness racing industry has been rocked by the blindside of another American-owned casino company shutting down operations at an historic racetrack with the announcement late last week th...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Racing Ends At Rideau Carleton Raceway; NCRHHA Responds

Ontario Racing (OR) and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino announced in a joint press release on Thursday, April 2 that, following extensive discussions, Rideau Carleton Raceway will conclude its racing program...

Harness racing at Grand River Raceway

More Ontario Race Dates Approved For 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved 2026 race dates for 10 more Ontario racetracks.

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Updated: Mohawk's 2026 Race Dates Approved

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved the remaining 2026 race dates for Woodbine Mohawk Park with the live racing sched...

Standardbred mare and foal

Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Released

The Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report, the first comprehensive assessment of the province’s agricultural equine sector since 2010, has been released.

AGCO Update On 2026 Race Dates In Ontario

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an update regarding Ontario race dates for April to December 2026.

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

More Ontario Racetrack Licences Approved By AGCO

December 31, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 30 the approval of two more Standardbred racetrack association licences.

Canadian harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Early 2026 Race Dates Approved At Three Ontario Tracks

December 23, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved race date schedules for the first three months of 2026 at Flamboro Downs, The Raceway at Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park...