Ontario Racing (Or)

Gaughan Leaving Role As Ontario Racing Chair In Oct.

August 20, 2026

Ontario Racing announced on Thursday, Aug. 20 that Andrew Gaughan will leave his position as its Independent Chair after his current contract expires at the end of October of this year.

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario's Standardbred Industry Receives $14 Million Funding Boost

Ontario Racing (OR) announced on Thursday, July 9 that it is immediately contributing additional funding of more than $14 million to the Ontario Standardbred horse racing industry as part of the Ontar...

Canadian harness racing under a summer sunset at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Additional Funding For Ontario Racing Approved

Ontario Racing (OR) announced on Thursday, June 25 that the Ontario Government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing additional funding of $35 mill...

Grit N Grace winning at Western Fair Raceway

Clements Crushing New Handicapping Contest

Handicapper Ryan Clements not only is leading the inaugural Bet Ontario Handicapping Contest, he also has won each of the first two legs on May 29 during the Camluck Classic card at The Raceway at Wes...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Support Program Announced For National Capital Region

Ontario Racing, in collaboration with the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA), announced on Monday, June 8 details regard...

Canadian harness racing under a summer sunset at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Funding Increase Coming To Ontario Horse Racing

A substantial influx of funding to Ontario's horse racing industry is imminent. Exactly how that funding is allocated and when that funding becomes available remains to be seen.

Racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Fallout From Rideau Carleton Raceway Closure

The Canadian harness racing industry has been rocked by the blindside of another American-owned casino company shutting down operations at an historic racetrack with the announcement late last week th...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Racing Ends At Rideau Carleton Raceway; NCRHHA Responds

Ontario Racing (OR) and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino announced in a joint press release on Thursday, April 2 that, following extensive discussions, Rideau Carleton Raceway will conclude its racing program...

Harness racing at Grand River Raceway

More Ontario Race Dates Approved For 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved 2026 race dates for 10 more Ontario racetracks.

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Updated: Mohawk's 2026 Race Dates Approved

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved the remaining 2026 race dates for Woodbine Mohawk Park with the live racing sched...

Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society Joins Ontario Racing

The Ontario division of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS-Ontario) has been approved as a member of Ontario Racing effective immediately. The CTHS-Ontario will represent the province’s Tho...

Canada's Tax Laws Slammed As "Restrictive And Unfair"

October 21, 2025

Ontario Racing (OR) released a column on Tuesday, Oct. 21 discussing the negative impact of Canadian tax laws on the provincial horse racing industry.

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American Breeders Bullish On Ontario

October 06, 2025

United States Standardbred breeding titan Joe Thomson said there is a simple reason he’s bullish on producing horses in Ontario.