Ontario Racing

Prizes For HIP Survey Participants

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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.

Young Savours Commercial Spotlight

Driver Scott Young had been told from the beginning of the shoot that he was going to be the star of a new commercial about Ontario harness racing, but even he is taken aback by both how prominently h...

Commercial Shows 'The Thrill of Winning'

A new commercial showcasing harness racing is now airing in Ontario and available for viewing online.

OLG Launches Champion Raceway

The OLG is "continuing to help build excitement and expand awareness about horse racing in Ontario" by launching a new horse-themed game on PlayOLG called Champion Raceway.

Updates From Ontario Racing

Ontario Racing has sent out its newsletter for May, which discusses a compliance update regarding the Ontario Resident Mare Program; the announcement of a review of the Horse Improvement Program; an u...