Ontario Racing

Ontario Reinstates COVID-19 Restrictions

January 03, 2022

The Government of Ontario announced on Monday, Jan. 3 that it will be reinstating temporary COVID-19 restrictions that will include measures at racetracks, effective Wednesday, Jan. 5.

Ontario Race Dates Set For 2022

December 23, 2021

On Thursday, Dec. 23, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the third and final round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

Ontario Adjusts Capacity Limits

December 20, 2021

Racetracks in Ontario have new capacity limits in response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19.

More 2022 Ontario Dates Approved

December 17, 2021

On Friday, Dec. 17, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the second round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

Ontario 2022 Race Dates Approved

December 15, 2021

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the first round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

Auditor General Releases Racing Report

December 01, 2021

On Wednesday (December 1) the Office of The Auditor General of Ontario released a number of reports, with one report of particular interest to the harness racing industry.

2022 Ontario Sires Stakes Update

September 03, 2021

On Friday (Sept. 3), Gordon Thain, executive director of Ontario Racing, issued an update to horsepeople regarding the 2022 Ontario Sires Stakes program.

Return To Racing Spurs Optimism

The two separate weeks-long shutdowns that the Standardbred industry has faced in Ontario through 2021 elicited a number of reactions from the province's horsepeople — some temporarily relocated to th...

Potential COVID-19 Exposure

Participants in Ontario's harness racing industry should be advised of possible exposure to COVID-19 at two Ontario racetracks.

Nothing But Blue Skies For Reynolds

“Growing up, I always wanted to be around horses. I never consider any of what I do to be work. It’s a lifestyle. I feel very connected to the horses and whenever they race, no matter what happens, I ...

Ontario Tracks To Welcome Back Fans

Fans of live harness racing rejoice: Ontario's racetracks can start to roll out the red carpet for a limited number of spectators starting next week.

Benefit Surplus Added To Purses

As a result of excess funds from past equine benefit programs led by Ontario Racing, excess surplus funds will be added to the amount of purse funds scheduled for this upcoming racing season once raci...