Ontario Racing (Or)

Give Feedback On 2018 Race Dates

September 29, 2017

As part of its mandate to be the representative voice for the horse racing industry, Ontario Racing (OR) is requesting feedback on the proposed 2018 race date calendars.

Stranded Purse Distribution Update

September 28, 2017

As part of the plan to distribute $2.5 million in stranded Standardbred purse funds, Ontario Racing (OR) is pleased to announce that the 8.9 percent increase over 12 months to all Ontario Signature St...

A Strong Message At Queen's Park

September 26, 2017

On Tuesday (September 26), Ontario Racing hosted a reception at Queen's Park for racing industry stakeholders, members of provincial parliament and government staff.

2018 Standardbred Improvement Program Approved

September 20, 2017

The 2018 Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP), based on the recommendations of the industry representative Standardbred Advisory Group, has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors.

Win A Share In A Racehorse!

September 19, 2017

Standardbred Canada and Forest City Sales are pleased to announce the Ontario Sires Stakes will sponsor the “Win A Share in A Racehorse” contest in conjunction with the London Selected Yearling Sale o...

Ontario Racing Announces Stranded Purse Distribution Plan

August 24, 2017

Ontario Racing (OR) is pleased to announce an 8.9 per cent increase over 12-months to all Ontario Signature, Grassroots and Rideau Carleton Standardbred race cards, to be distributed through the OR-ma...

Race Date Changes At Mohawk

A number of fall 2017 race dates previously slated for Mohawk Racetrack will be shifted to Woodbine Racetrack.

Ontario Racing Adds Directors

On Tuesday, Ontario Racing announced the appointments of the two Directors-at-Large that will join the organization's Board of Directors.

Ontario Racing Business Plan Update

Ontario Racing recently completed development of its two-year Business Plan, which describes the activities that OR will undertake over the next two years to significantly advance its strategic mandat...

Ruling On Revenue Allocation

On Thursday, June 8, the final decision of a panel of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) was released regarding an appeal by the Ontario Harness Horse Association against an earlier decision of the O...

Ontario Racing Newsletter Released

On Wednesday, June 7, Ontario Racing released the most recent edition of its newsletter.

Ontario Resident Mare Program Now Administered By Ontario Racing

As part of Ontario Racing’s mandate to administer programs, OR will now be administering the Ontario Resident Mare Program.