SC In Support Of The Racing Industry January 15, 2021 Standardbred Canada understands that the impact of the pandemic to horse racing in Ontario is devastating to the entire horse industry.
Ontario Racing Addresses Lockdown January 14, 2021 On Thursday, Ontario Racing issued a release regarding the possibility of horseperson support payments in light of racing being suspended due to the current provincial lockdown.
Whelan, Zammit Discuss Shutdown January 13, 2021 In a letter sent to the Ontario Harness Horse Association, Ontario Racing's Executive Director Jonathan Zammit indicated that OR is continuing to have dialogue with the provincial government in hopes ...
Message To Ontario's Horsepeople December 26, 2020 In response to the Ontario government’s recent announcement of a provincial lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Racing will continue to monitor the situation closely as it relates to the St...
Ontario Funding Agreement Amended December 18, 2020 Ontario Racing has issued a statement commending the Ontario government for changes it is making to the Long-Term Funding Agreement (LTFA) for horse racing to further support the industry during these...
Single Game Sports Betting Legislation Introduced In Canada November 26, 2020 On Thursday, Canada’s Justice Minister David Lametti unveiled proposed legislation to legalize single-event sports betting across the country while keeping horse racing in a separate system.
Info On OR's T-Bred Mare Purchase Program November 04, 2020 In keeping with its commitment to champion a prosperous and robust Ontario horse racing and breeding industry, Ontario Racing’s Mare Purchase Program (MPP) offers an abundance of bonuses and incentive...
Henderson Loves Racehorse Ownership September 07, 2020 What would it be like to own a Standardbred racehorse? To visit the barn, watch them race, and — hopefully — join them in the winner’s circle?
OR Releases 2020 Program Criteria Books August 26, 2020 On Wednesday, August 26, Ontario Racing announced the release of the 2020 program criteria books for the Standardbred (SIP) and Thoroughbred Improvement Programs (TIP), and the Quarter Horse Racing In...
Time To Showcase The Industry June 25, 2020 "With the return of live horse racing throughout Ontario, it is a time to embrace this opportunity to showcase our great industry and the many people who contribute to its success."
OR Updates COVID-19 Racetrack Protocol Minimum Standards June 24, 2020 Ontario Racing (OR) has announced that it has updated its COVID-19 Racetrack Protocol Minimum Standards document.
Purse Funding Re-Allocation Update June 04, 2020 On Thursday, June 4, Ontario Racing (OR) provided an update in regard to the Purse Re-allocation Program.