Ontario Getting $12 Million Bonus? October 28, 2014 A letter issued by the Ontario Racing Commission on Tuesday states that the province's Standardbred racing industry is about to get a substantial infusion to its program.
Working Group Members Sought October 24, 2014 Ontario Horse Racing, which is the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program, has announced that it is seeking volunteers to participate in a Working Group.
Rideau Race Date Amendments October 22, 2014 The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that its director has approved Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd.’s application for 2014/2015 race date amendments for Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Report On Sudbury Due In December October 14, 2014 Could Sudbury Downs race in 2015? The group behind resurrecting Kawartha Downs could answer that question later this year.
Racing-Gaming Integration Update September 26, 2014 "I look forward to the future. I think the right people are sitting at the table to move this forward now, and the cooperation is there."
Decision In Favour Of Breeders September 25, 2014 Lawyers representing a group of Ontario Standardbred breeders and lawyers for the Ontario Government were in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Guelph on Tuesday, September 23.
Province Commits To Fort Erie September 25, 2014 During a press event on Wednesday, September 24 at the Fort Erie Race Track, Jeff Leal, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, stated that the Ontario Government will commit to at least ...
Fort Erie Press Event Wednesday September 24, 2014 More details regarding the future of Fort Erie Race Track will be announced during a press event today (Wednesday, September 24).
Fort Erie Receives Town Cash September 19, 2014 The Town of Fort Erie has transferred $500,000 to the operators of live racing at the Fort Erie Race Track. A report states that some local politicians are upset that the Town still had to transfer th...
Horsemen Applaud Purse Bonuses September 13, 2014 Some of Ontario's top horsemen have offered comment on Friday's announcement regarding the projected $700,000 in purse bonuses set to be added for next year's two-year-olds.
Woodbine, Horsemen Reach Deal September 12, 2014 On Friday, September 12, the Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association issued a joint release which states that the two organizations have reached a five-year deal ...
Boost For Ontario's Standardbreds September 12, 2014 Today, in advance of the Fall Standardbred sales, the Ontario Racing Commission is pleased to announce revisions to the 2015 Standardbred Improvement Program.