Ontario Racing

Standardbred Support Payments Announced

On Tuesday (April 6) Ontario Racing issued a notice to the harness racing industry regarding support payments for the cancelled race cards that were slated to be conducted at The Raceway at the Wester...

Hayes: "We Must Work Collectively"

Despite the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and other challenges, Ontario Racing Independent Chair John Hayes remains hopeful of a bright future for the horse racing industry in the province.

Ontario Enters Provincewide Lockdown

As a result of the province-wide lockdown announced on Thursday (April 1) by the Government of Ontario, harness racing will be suspended at Rideau Carleton Raceway, The Raceway at the Western Fair Dis...

Standardbred Improvement Program Approved

The 2021 Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP), based upon the recommendations of the industry representative Standardbred Advisory Group, has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors.

A Man With A Mohawk Million Plan

"There is something very appealing about trotters. My old man would always say, ‘Trotters, you either love them or you hate them...they can break your heart.’ And they do. I’ve always said that I won’...

Ontario Racing Offers Free HPItv Preview

As of today, more than two million households in Canada now have access to live horse racing 24 hours a day for the entire month of March.

OR Grateful For Safe Racing

February 23, 2021

On behalf of the thousands of people and families horse racing supports throughout the province, Ontario Racing Independent Chair John Hayes would like to thank the Government of Ontario for the oppor...

Ontario Prospect Series Dates Released

February 17, 2021

Ontario Racing, in cooperation with participating Ontario racetracks, is pleased to announce the Prospect Series for Ontario-sired two- and three-year-olds will return for a second year in 2021.

Lawson Guests On COSA TV

February 11, 2021

A special Thursday evening edition of COSA TV featured Woodbine Entertainment’s CEO Jim Lawson, who gave an update on where racing stands following a number of recent announcements by health officials...

Reminder For Ontario Horsepeople

February 03, 2021

Ontario Racing reminds horsepeople that the deadline for Standardbred Equine Benefit applications is Monday (Feb. 8).

Support Payments Announced For Ontario Harness Horsepeople

January 27, 2021

Ontario Racing is pleased to notify industry participants that, pending final approval, Standardbred horsepeople will have the opportunity to access certain purse funds that remain available under the...

Ontario TB Purse Funds Available

January 26, 2021

Ontario Racing is pleased to notify industry participants that Thoroughbred horsepeople will have the opportunity to access certain purse funds that remain available under the Funding Agreement with O...