2013 OSS S-Bred Schedule Released April 26, 2013 On Friday, April 26 it was announced that the 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) standardbred schedule has been released.
Horsemen React To Woodstock News April 25, 2013 With roots dating back to fair racing in 1951, it would appear that residents in Oxford County have seen the final days of live harness racing at Woodstock Raceway.
ORC Updates Ontario Racing Program April 23, 2013 Following a review of changes necessary to reflect the current environment in Ontario, adjustments to the Ontario Racing Program (ORP) Implementation Criteria were announced today.
2013 OSS Program Details Released April 23, 2013 The details of the 2013 Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) were announced today by the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program.
Online Gaming Revenue For PA Racing? April 23, 2013 In Pennsylvania, newly-introduced legislation regarding internet gambling is calling for the state government to receive a percentage of internet gaming's gross revenue, and the bill calls for Pennsyl...
New Hope For Hiawatha? April 20, 2013 After stating that his track was left out of the discussion for Ontario's harness racing industry, Hiawatha Horse Park owner Jim Henderson has some renewed optimism.
Update On Lakeshore Proposal April 19, 2013 It has been reported that the Ontario Racing Commission has asked officials with the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Group for more information regarding their track proposal, and that the ORC wants to work w...
Leslie On Auditor General Review April 18, 2013 "It's going to be very difficult from all the facts I have for the Auditor General to be able to support the decision of the McGuinty government."
Hiawatha Still In Limbo April 18, 2013 A handful of racing and civic officials have commented on the lack of race dates awarded to Sarnia's Hiawatha Horse Park for the 2013 racing season.
TO Executive Committee Supports WEG April 17, 2013 On Tuesday, April 16 at Toronto City Hall, Councillors voted in favour of allowing expanding gaming at Woodbine Racetrack in the form of table gaming with live dealers.
WEG's Martin On Takeout, Trakus April 16, 2013 After the announcement last week that Woodbine Entertainment Group would be lowering its win takeout on thoroughbred racing, WEG's Executive Vice-President of Racing Jamie Martin expanded on whether o...
Racing's Presence At Casino Hearings April 15, 2013 On Monday, April 15, the City of Toronto's executive committee kicked off its marathon two-day hearing into the divisive casino expansion issue, which could ultimately lead to Woodbine Racetrack being...