Ontario Racing Commission

On Friday, April 4, the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association issued a press release stating that the future of the provincial horse racing industry beyond the recently announced five-year plan hi...

On Friday, April 4, Dr. Bernd Kretzschmar of the London Equine Hospital announced that the popular southwestern Ontario facility will stop servicing horses effective April 8, 2014.

It has been reported that veterinarian Dr. Mark Biederman has sold his Lakeshore clinic and is moving to the United States.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has announced an addendum to the GTA Gaming Bundle Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) stating that GTA RFPQ submissions now require details related to applicants...

A report out of the Niagara region has stated that ‘instant wagering machines’ could be key for the future of the Fort Erie Race Track and that local officials have been making progress in negotiation...

On Wednesday, April 2, the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. issued a press release regarding the company joining the Standardbred Alliance in the Province of Ontario.

Sudbury Downs Owner Pat MacIsaac has said that talks with the Province are still ongoing in regard to a 2014 racing season for the northern Ontario raceway.

On Monday, March 31, Fort Erie Council voted 6-1 in favour of earmarking $500,000 to ensure that the Fort Erie Race Track can be in the position to host a live racing meet in 2014.

On Tuesday, April 1, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its decision in regard to the race-date applications for nine standardbred racetracks.

Some of Ontario's horse racing participants have offered their comments in light of the Provincial Government’s Monday funding announcement.