Ontario Survey Results Released September 08, 2017 The recently completed Ontario Racing Industry Survey results are in and over 70 per cent of the respondents agreed that the industry would benefit from education/training opportunities for both groom...
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...
Appeal Filed To Block Testimony August 23, 2017 Reports indicate an appeal has been filed regarding the ruling that would summon a total of 11 individuals -- including former Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan -- to c...
McGuinty, Duncan Must Testify August 09, 2017 The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that former Premier Dalton McGuinty and former Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan, among others, will be forced to answer questions on the record in rega...
Ontario Racing Delivers Stranded Standardbred Purse Funds July 27, 2017 Ontario Racing is pleased to announce that it will distribute $2.5 million in stranded Standardbred purse funds to support Standardbred purse enhancements and supplements.
Cook Resigns From Ontario Racing July 25, 2017 Ontario Racing’s executive director, Rob Cook, has announced his resignation from the association, effective August 7, 2017.
Prizes For HIP Survey Participants July 14, 2017 To support Ontario Racing’s responsibilities for the management and administration of the Horse Improvement Program (HIP), Ontario Racing (OR) is undertaking a comprehensive HIP review.
More Year-Round Mohawk Comments June 19, 2017 The Woodbine Entertainment Group announced last week that its live Standardbred racing product will be moving to Mohawk Racetrack in 2018. Jim Lawson, WEG’s chief executive, has commented further on t...
Breeders' Lawsuit Hearing Monday June 19, 2017 Court proceedings took place on Monday, June 19 in Guelph, Ont., as the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. were looking to have summonses for 13 witnesses – including Don Dru...
A Fresh Start At Kawartha Downs June 14, 2017 It was recently announced that Kawartha Downs’ new general manager, Orazio Valente, will be getting acquainted with track’s loyal race-goers this Saturday evening (June 17). The addition of Valente to...
Mohawk To Host Year-Round Racing June 13, 2017 On Tuesday, June 13, at the post position draw for the 34th edition of the Pepsi North America Cup, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced an investment of over $10 million for Mohawk Racetrack. T...
Optimism In Ottawa Area June 11, 2017 It was announced roughly one month ago that ‘HR Ottawa, LP,’ comprised of Hard Rock International and Rideau Carleton Raceway, had been selected to transform the harness raceway into Hard Rock Casino ...