Ontario Sires Stakes

Hiawatha Signs Letter Of Intent

According to a report that contains comments from Hiawatha Horse Park owner Jim Henderson, there appears to have been a breakthrough in regard to the possibility of live racing returning to the Sarnia...

Changes To Canadian Registration Requirements For OSS-Nominated Horses

On Wednesday, May 8, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it is changing the Canadian registration requirements for Ontario Sires Stakes nominated horses.

ORC Approves Cancellation Of Woodstock Licence

In accordance with Section 25 of the Racing Commission Act, 2000, the Director of the Ontario Racing Commission has conditionally cancelled Woodstock Raceway’s ORC licence effective May 19, 2013 at 11...

2013 OSS Yearling Nom Form Available

Owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes should be aware that yearling nomination forms were mailed on April 15 according to the information in the Standardbred Canada ...

Racing To Continue At Sudbury

Sudbury Downs confirmed on Friday that harness racing will return to Northern Ontario in 2013.

Reaction To Mohawk Dorm Closure

The Woodbine Entertainment Group officially closed it backstretch dormitories at Mohawk Racetrack earlier this week. The cost-cutting measure once again shines the light on how the termination of the ...

More Time For Hiawatha Business Plan?

Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership General Manager George Mallay has written Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne asking for more time in regard to horse racing at the Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia.

2013 OSS S-Bred Schedule Released

On Friday, April 26 it was announced that the 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) standardbred schedule has been released.

Horsemen React To Woodstock News

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

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.

OSS Payments Due Today

Following Tuesday's release of the details for the 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes Program, the OSS Administration would like to remind everyone that the deadline for the sustaining payments for Ontario-sir...

2013 OSS Program Details Released

The details of the 2013 Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) were announced today by the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program.