Horsemen React To Woodstock News April 25, 2013 With roots dating back to fair racing in 1951, it would appear that residents in Oxford County have seen the final days of live harness racing at Woodstock Raceway.
ORC Updates Ontario Racing Program April 23, 2013 Following a review of changes necessary to reflect the current environment in Ontario, adjustments to the Ontario Racing Program (ORP) Implementation Criteria were announced today.
2013 OSS Program Details Released April 23, 2013 The details of the 2013 Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) were announced today by the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program.
New Hope For Hiawatha? April 20, 2013 After stating that his track was left out of the discussion for Ontario's harness racing industry, Hiawatha Horse Park owner Jim Henderson has some renewed optimism.
Update On Lakeshore Proposal April 19, 2013 It has been reported that the Ontario Racing Commission has asked officials with the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Group for more information regarding their track proposal, and that the ORC wants to work w...
Leslie On Auditor General Review April 18, 2013 "It's going to be very difficult from all the facts I have for the Auditor General to be able to support the decision of the McGuinty government."
Hiawatha Still In Limbo April 18, 2013 A handful of racing and civic officials have commented on the lack of race dates awarded to Sarnia's Hiawatha Horse Park for the 2013 racing season.
ORC Rules On Spence April 16, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission has released its ruling regarding licensee Brenda Spence.
ORC's Rier Steps Down April 15, 2013 Trot Insider has learned that Ontario Racing Commission Senior Judge Rick Rier will be resigning from the ORC effective April 15.
Ontario's May Through December Dates April 12, 2013 On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its approved race dates for May through to December of 2013.
Meyers: 'I’m Trying To Be Optimistic' April 12, 2013 On Wednesday, April 11 at Mohawk Racetrack, an eight-member panel of Ontario horse-racing industry representatives gathered at the Campbellville track to discuss the future of the sector in the provin...
Sudbury Deal Pending Approval? April 11, 2013 Reports indicate that a deal has been struck for live racing to continue at Sudbury Downs in 2013 after OMAFRA transition panelists Elmer Buchanan and John Snobelen met with track management on Tuesda...