Ontario Racing

A Call For Action From Jim Lawson

January 08, 2021

As Ontario's harness racing industry enters its third week of inactivity as a result of the province's lockdown, questions remain as to whether harness racing will resume after that 28-day suspension ...

Message To Ontario's Horsepeople

December 26, 2020

In response to the Ontario government’s recent announcement of a provincial lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Racing will continue to monitor the situation closely as it relates to the St...

Ontario's 2021 Race Dates Calendar

December 23, 2020

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Ontario Racing, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued the 2021 Race Date S...

Ontario Faces Province-Wide Lockdown

December 21, 2020

As a result of the province-wide lockdown announced on Monday (Dec. 21) by the Government of Ontario, harness racing will be suspended at Rideau Carleton Raceway, The Raceway at the Western Fair Distr...

Ontario Funding Agreement Amended

December 18, 2020

Ontario Racing has issued a statement commending the Ontario government for changes it is making to the Long-Term Funding Agreement (LTFA) for horse racing to further support the industry during these...

Henderson Loves Racehorse Ownership

September 07, 2020

What would it be like to own a Standardbred racehorse? To visit the barn, watch them race, and — hopefully — join them in the winner’s circle?

Zammit To Ontario Racing Management

August 06, 2020

Ontario Racing Management (ORM) is excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan Zammit as its new executive director.

OSS Yearling Noms Due Today

Just a reminder to the owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program that nominations are due today (Monday, June 15, 2020).

Purse Funding Re-Allocation Update

On Thursday, June 4, Ontario Racing (OR) provided an update in regard to the Purse Re-allocation Program.

Purse Funding Re-Allocation Update

On Wednesday, May 27, Ontario Racing (OR) issued a purse funding re-allocation update to the provincial horse racing industry.

OSS Yearling Nominations Extended

Owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) are being given an extension.

Purse Funds Re-Allocation Update

On Monday, May 11, Ontario Racing (OR) issued an update regarding the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program.