January 21, 2021:

In a message to the industry on Thursday (Jan. 21), Ontario Racing stated that the organization is continuing to work with government and industry partners during the lockdown and suspension of harness racing in the province....read on

January 15, 2021:

Standardbred Canada understands that the impact of the pandemic to horse racing in Ontario is devastating to the entire horse industry....read on

January 11, 2021:

A number of Ontario's prominent harness racing industry participants have answered the call to action for increased awareness by penning letters to Premier Doug Ford and other political leaders in order to place racing in the same professional athletic status as the National Hockey League....read on

January 8, 2021:

As Ontario's harness racing industry enters its third week of inactivity as a result of the province's lockdown, questions remain as to whether harness racing will resume after that 28-day suspension of activity. In the eyes of some, like Woodbine Entertainment's CEO Jim Lawson, there's still a question of why it ever stopped....read on

December 26, 2020:

In response to the Ontario government’s recent announcement of a provincial lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Racing will continue to monitor the situation closely as it relates to the Standardbred racing industry and its many participants in the province of Ontario....read on

December 23, 2020:

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Ontario Racing, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued the 2021 Race Date Schedule on Wednesday (Dec. 23)....read on

December 21, 2020:

As a result of the province-wide lockdown announced on Monday (Dec. 21) by the Government of Ontario, harness racing will be suspended at Rideau Carleton Raceway, The Raceway at the Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park effective Saturday, Dec. 26....read on

August 6, 2020:

Ontario Racing Management (ORM) is excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan Zammit as its new executive director....read on

June 15, 2020:

Just a reminder to the owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program that nominations are due today (Monday, June 15, 2020)....read on

June 4, 2020:

On Thursday, June 4, Ontario Racing (OR) provided an update in regard to the Purse Re-allocation Program....read on

May 27, 2020:

On Wednesday, May 27, Ontario Racing (OR) issued a purse funding re-allocation update to the provincial horse racing industry....read on

May 12, 2020:

Owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) are being given an extension....read on

May 11, 2020:

On Monday, May 11, Ontario Racing (OR) issued an update regarding the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program....read on

April 29, 2020:

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Ontario Racing (OR) issued an update in regard to the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program....read on

April 23, 2020:

"I would like to reassure you that Woodbine Entertainment is doing everything we can to support the owners, breeders, trainers, and support personnel throughout the province."...read on