Ontario Racing

Second Ontario Racing Consultation

November 01, 2016

The second of Ontario Racing's information sessions took place on Tuesday afternoon at Flamboro Downs to discuss and shape a framework for a long-term funding model with the province.

First Ontario Racing Consultation

October 31, 2016

The first Ontario Racing in-person consultation session was held on Monday afternoon (October 31) at the Holiday Inn International in Etobicoke, Ont.

Consultations Kick Off Monday

October 30, 2016

Ontario Racing (OR) will host its first scheduled in-person consultations on Monday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 1 regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province.

2017 Ontario Race Date Applications

October 21, 2016

As part of Ontario Racing’s commitment to transparency and industry self-determination, the 2017 Racetrack Race Date applications are available on the OR website.

Notice On Appeal Panel Procedure

October 21, 2016

On April 1, 2016, legislation came into effect establishing the Horse Racing Appeal Panel (HRAP or Panel) as the new adjudicative body responsible for hearing appeals of decisions made under the Rules...

Ontario Racing Webinar Info Posted

October 19, 2016

The information presented by Ontario Racing in its webinar regarding the proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province is now available.

Ontario Horse People Launch New Group

October 19, 2016

Horse people from the Quarter Horse, Standardbred and Thoroughbred industries in Ontario have joined together to form the Horse Peoples’ Alliance of Ontario.

Racing Discussed In Legislature

October 18, 2016

On Tuesday, October 18, Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa reiterated the Ontario Liberal Government’s support for the provincial horse racing industry during question period in the Ontario Leg...

Long Term Funding Webcast Details

October 14, 2016

Ontario Racing (OR) has scheduled consultations regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province. The first session, an informational webinar, is set for Wednesday, Oc...

Long-Term Funding For Ontario?

October 13, 2016

Multiple outlets have reported that a new funding model has been proposed by Ontario Racing for the provincial horse racing industry. According to the proposal, the duration of the plan could last as ...

New Ontario Racing Board

October 07, 2016

On Friday, October 7, ‘Ontario Racing’ announced its new Board of Directors, and also announced that John Snobelen and Michael Keegan have resigned their positions with the organization.

Stakeholder Roundtables Announced

September 27, 2016

On Tuesday, September 27, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it will be hosting a series of targeted, in-person stakeholder roundtables this fall. The roundtables will to furt...