Ontario Racing

Ontario Resident Mare Forms Mailed

October 18, 2017

Ontario Racing would like to inform broodmare owners that mare enrollment forms and renewal forms for the Ontario Resident Mare program have been mailed for the 2018 foal year.

Government Witnesses Examined

October 11, 2017

Examinations have begun in the lawsuit launched by a group of Standardbred breeders against the Government of Ontario, and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

Courts: Duncan, McGuinty Must Testify

October 04, 2017

On Tuesday (October 3), a divisional court rejected a key appeal from the Ontario Government and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in regard to an ongoing legal battle with a group of Standardbred bree...

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.

London Yearling Sale Announces Sponsors

September 15, 2017

Standardbred Canada and the Forest City Yearling Sale are pleased to announce that Ontario Lottery and Gaming and Ontario Racing are major sponsors for the 2017 London Selected Yearling Sale.

HR Ottawa, LP Assumes Operations Of Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle

September 13, 2017

HR Ottawa, LP announced on Tuesday (September 12) that it will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations and assets of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Slots at Rideau Carlet...

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

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

Ontario Racing’s executive director, Rob Cook, has announced his resignation from the association, effective August 7, 2017.