Ontario Racing

Hayes Positive About Ontario’s Future

January 24, 2019

Some of the noteworthy topics recently addressed in a state-of-the-union conversation with Ontario Racing Chair John Hayes include the need for industry unity, the achievements to date of the new OR B...

Hayes Discusses The Ontario Landscape

January 22, 2019

“We (Ontario Racing) want to serve as a single voice for all facets of racing. Over the past nine months, we've made numerous trips to the Ontario government to push racing's agenda and make sure they...

COSA, OR Show Support For London

December 28, 2018

This holiday season has been a reflective one for Southwestern Ontario horse people who were informed just days before Christmas that the future of Standardbred racing at The Raceway at Western Fair D...

HIP Purse Distribution To Change

December 14, 2018

Ontario Racing (OR) today announced a reallocation of the Horse Improvement Program (HIP) purses between the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing, commencing in April, 2019.

Ontario’s 2019 Race Dates Announced

December 05, 2018

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Ontario Racing, the registrar has issued the 2019 Race Date Schedule for the province.

Ontario Racing To Administer TIP

November 13, 2018

As part of its mandate as agreed to with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation through the Long Term Funding Agreement, Ontario Racing (OR) will assume management of the Thoroughbred Horse Improv...

SC, OLG Partner On Equine Expo

September 25, 2018

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Ontario Lottery and Gaming and Ontario Racing are major sponsors for the Welcome Centre, Equine Expo and educational workshops -- including a Horse Owne...

Autumn Series Eligibles Lists Unveiled

September 24, 2018

The lists of the nominated and eligible horses for the upcoming Ontario-Sired Autumn Series have been released.

Autumn Series Noms Due Today

September 14, 2018

Nominations for the upcoming Ontario-Sired Autumn Series at Flamboro Downs and The Raceway at Western Fair District are due today (Monday, Sept. 17).

Central Gaming Bundle Deal Finalized

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited recently announced that it has signed a 23-year Casino Operating and Services Agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

Parkinson: 'The Common Goal'

According to Walter Parkinson, the president of the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) and member of the newly-minted Ontario Racing Board of Directors, "I think it's important to ste...

Hayes Named OR’s Independent Chair

Ontario Racing today (Monday, June 4) announced the full composition of its new Board of Directors.