Ontario Racing Commission

Longer Deal For Ontario Racing?

February 25, 2016

The 2016 Ontario Budget released on Thursday (February 25) by Finance Minister Charles Sousa would give the province's horse racing industry two more years of government partnership and support.

Rideau Adds Race Date

February 19, 2016

In a notice to the industry sent out on Friday, February 19, the director of the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the ORC has approved the replacement race date submitted by Rideau Carleton Ra...

Decision On Sudbury Purse Account

February 16, 2016

On Tuesday, February 16, the Ontario Racing Commission released a notice of decision stating that the remaining funds in the Sudbury Downs purse account are to be forwarded to the ORC in trust, as wel...

Take Good Care In Cold Weather

February 12, 2016

With the drop in temperature, all members of the racing community need to be on the alert and take extra care of their horses in cold weather.

London Hosts First Info Session

February 09, 2016

The first of two information sessions hosted by the new Ontario Racing Association (ORA) was held on Tuesday afternoon at Western Fair in London.

Grand River Date Switch Allowed

February 08, 2016

On Monday, February 8, the director of the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the ORC has approved the application made by the Grand River Agricultural Society to amend the 2016 race date schedu...

Meeting Attendance Encouraged

February 05, 2016

Via release, the four horsepeople behind a polarizing proposal for the Ontario horse racing industry have stated that they are cautiously optimistic about upcoming information sessions that have been ...

Commission Releases Rulings

February 03, 2016

On Wednesday, February 3, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings in regard to appeals by horsemen Craig Knude, Gerald Lilley and Craig Yates.

Ont. S-Bred Info Session Details

February 02, 2016

The Ontario Racing Association (ORA) will be hosting informal information sessions with Standardbred horsepeople at Western Fair District on Tuesday, February 9, and at Mohawk Racetrack on Wednesday, ...

Drug Violation Penalties Revamped

February 01, 2016

On Monday, February 1, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it has approved a revision to the penalty guidelines for equine drug, TCO2 and non-therapeutic drug offences.

Grand River Applies For Amendment

January 29, 2016

The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the Grand River Agricultural Society has requested approval for an amendment of the race-date schedule at Grand River Raceway.

Stallion Registrations Due January 15

January 04, 2016

Stallion owners and lessees are reminded that the deadline to register a stallion with the Standardbred Improvement Program for the 2016 breeding season without incurring a late fee is January 15.