Ontario Racing Commission

ORC Rules On Creighton Appeal, Motion

On Wednesday, April 10, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling regarding an appeal, request for hearing, and motion from horseman Dan Creighton for a third-party disclosure.

Auditor General To Review OLG Modernization, OHRIA Responds

It was announced on Wednesday that Ontario's Auditor General will review the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s gaming modernization plans.

Motion To Be Debated Wednesday

The Ontario PC Party motion tabled at the end of March calling for the Auditor General to look into whether the government acted properly in cancelling the Slots-at-Racetracks program will be debated ...

Snobelen: Leave The Past Behind

"The biggest advantage horse racing has over lotteries, bingo, casinos and slot machines is the horse. Bingo cards and slot machines don’t have a heart. It’s the heart of a racehorse that has attracte...

Quarter Horse Racing To Continue

The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. (QROOI) announced Friday that a tentative deal has been reached to continue quarter horse racing at Ajax Downs in 2013.

Grand River Signature Races A 'Go'

A sponsorship of $75,000 from the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) has ensured the continuation of the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles during the 2013 edition of the annual Indu...

McMeekin Discusses Flamboro Dates

Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale Liberal MPP Ted McMeekin has gone on the record regarding 2013 race dates for Flamboro Downs.

Jobs Cut At Flamboro Downs

More racetrack employee layoffs have been reported within the Ontario horse racing industry as race dates continue to be negotiated.

ORC Rules On Boyd, House Appeals

The Ontario Racing Commission has issued rulings in regard to appeals from horsemen Nick Boyd and Lorne House.

MacMillan Calls For Choice

John MacMillan has worn many hats in harness racing: announcer, trainer, driver and horsemen's representative. MacMillan can now add activist to his resume.

ORC Rules On Lock Appeal

The Ontario Racing Commission has released its ruling in regard to an appeal by horseman Eric Lock.

$14 Million For ON-Sired Horses

In a release issued late Tuesday by the Ontario Racing Commission, a total purse amount available for Ontario-sired horses was projected for the upcoming harness racing season.