MacMillan Calls For Choice April 03, 2013 John MacMillan has worn many hats in harness racing: announcer, trainer, driver and horsemen's representative. MacMillan can now add activist to his resume.
$14 Million For ON-Sired Horses April 02, 2013 In a release issued late Tuesday by the Ontario Racing Commission, a total purse amount available for Ontario-sired horses was projected for the upcoming harness racing season.
Liberal MPP To Meet With Wynne Regarding Ontario Racing April 02, 2013 It has been reported that an Ontario Liberal MPP is scheduled to meet with Premier Kathleen Wynne this week in order to help gain a little stability for the Ontario horse racing industry going forward...
GCG Suspends Simulcasting At Georgian April 02, 2013 It has been reported that the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has 'tentatively' shut down the simulcasting area at Georgian Downs effective April 1 until live racing at the Innisfil, Ont. track returns.
Update On Unsigned Tracks April 01, 2013 OMAFRA's Elmer Buchanan offered Trot Insider an update on the tracks that have not yet to come to terms with the Ontario government's transition panel.
Ambrose On KD Deal, Future April 01, 2013 Kawartha Downs owner Harvey 'Skip' Ambrose and Ontario horse racing transition panel member Elmer Buchanan have both gone on the record regarding the deal which was struck this past weekend that will ...
Deal Keeps Kawartha Downs Alive March 30, 2013 A deal was reached late Friday night that will keep Kawartha Downs open for live harness racing through 2014.
Perkins Has Harsh Words For Liberals March 29, 2013 Toronto Star sports columnist Dave Perkins recently spoke with a variety of horse racing industry members for a pair of columns on the Ontario Liberal Government's "shameful" decision to end the Slots...
End Of An Era At Kawartha March 29, 2013 “It's tough for me to see these people I've known for so long not knowing what tomorrow will bring.”
ORC Approves Race Dates For April March 28, 2013 The director of the Ontario Racing Commission today announced the April 2013 Race Date Schedule, based on applications for variance received.
Horse Racing Motion Carried March 28, 2013 On Thursday, March 28, the Ontario Legislature carried the motion of Essex's New Democratic Party MPP Taras Natyshak. The pro-horse-racing motion calls for, among other things, the suspension of the O...
Baguley On Georgian Downs Deal March 28, 2013 Innisfil Mayor Barb Baguley has gone on the record regarding the fact that live horse racing will continue at Georgian Downs.
