Ontario Racing (Or)

Ontario Racing Unfiltered

Ontario Racing Unfiltered Now Online

November 07, 2023

Ontario Racing Unfiltered, a landmark documentary series focused on Ontario's horse racing industry that launched earlier this spring, is now available for viewing online in its entirety.

Peter Andrusek and Al Thibert at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Rideau Rebuild Key To Strong Season

August 10, 2023

When Rideau Carleton Raceway’s paddock burned down on Feb. 15, the Ottawa racing community had to act quickly to save racing in the national capital region.

2023 WDC Report

Ontario Racing Sponsors WDC Report

Ontario Racing will sponsor a World Driving Championship Report video feature in partnership with Standardbred Canada during the 2023 World Driving Championship (WDC).

Ontario Racing Unfiltered

New Horse Racing Docuseries Released

A new five-part documentary series focused on Ontario's horse racing industry launched this week, and it can be watched on a streaming platform with millions of subscribers.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

OLG Updating Horse Racing Economic Impact Study

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), in partnership with horse racing groups and associations, is conducting a post-pandemic economic assessment to quantify the current economic impact of...

Harness racing at Grand River Raceway

Grand River To Proceed With Track Reconfiguration

Grand River Raceway (GRR), with support from Ontario Racing, has announced that it is proceeding with the construction of a five-eighths-mile track.

Harness racing at Grand River Raceway

Ontario Racing Releases Annual Business Plan

Ontario Racing has released its Annual Business Plan (ABP) for the 2024 Fiscal Year beginning on April 1, 2023.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario Racing Issues Industry Update

December 09, 2022

Ontario Racing recently updated its website to re-organize the pages detailing its governance structure and role in administering the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement for Live Horse Racing.

Ontario Racing To Publish Purse Statements

November 18, 2022

Ontario Racing has partnered with its member racetracks to regularly publish purse statements as part of its commitment to educating and engaging stakeholders by transparently sharing data and informa...

Horse racing, horses heading behind the starting gate

SIP Committee Seeks Input On OSS Program

November 03, 2022

Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) committee is dedicated to ensuring the SIP and its flagship Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) remain industry leading programs. In the spirit of that ...

Ontario Racing Announces Additions To Board

October 13, 2022

Ontario Racing’s Board of Directors has announced two significant additions to the Board structure by appointing Andrew Gaughan as the organization’s next Independent Chair and bringing on Jamie Marti...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

OLG To Oversee New Cancellation Fee Policy

September 26, 2022

On Monday, Sept. 26, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it is transferring oversight of cancellation fees to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

Purse Increase For 2023 Ontario Sires Stakes Finals

September 22, 2022

Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program Committee announced on Thursday (Sept. 22) a $720,000 total increase to the purses for the 2023 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Super Finals and Grassroots ...