Ontario Standardbred Alliance

Long Term Funding Webcast Details

October 14, 2016

Ontario Racing (OR) has scheduled consultations regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province. The first session, an informational webinar, is set for Wednesday, Oc...

Long-Term Funding For Ontario?

October 13, 2016

Multiple outlets have reported that a new funding model has been proposed by Ontario Racing for the provincial horse racing industry. According to the proposal, the duration of the plan could last as ...

Postal Strike Update From WEG

The Woodbine Entertainment Group today (Tuesday, July 12) issued an update regarding purse cheque distribution for Mohawk Racetrack and all Alliance racetracks.

WEG’s Plan For Potential Postal Strike

Due to a looming postal service disruption, the Woodbine Entertainment Group and Ontario Standardbred Alliance has issued the following plan for purse cheque distribution.

Alliance Wagering Exceeds Expectations

The Standardbred Alliance acknowledged Wednesday that its customer-driven focus is responsible for strong wagering results the racetrack association achieved in its second year.

Alliance Spring Series Details Announced

The Ontario Standardbred Alliance has unveiled a roster of spring series events to be contested across several alliance racetracks.

London Hosts First Info Session

February 09, 2016

The first of two information sessions hosted by the new Ontario Racing Association (ORA) was held on Tuesday afternoon at Western Fair in London.

Ont. S-Bred Info Session Details

February 02, 2016

The Ontario Racing Association (ORA) will be hosting informal information sessions with Standardbred horsepeople at Western Fair District on Tuesday, February 9, and at Mohawk Racetrack on Wednesday, ...

Record Month For The Raceway

February 01, 2016

The Raceway at Western Fair District kicked off 2016 on a high note, recording the highest single-month wagering total in the track’s history.

Keys To Grand River's Growth

October 15, 2015

With Grand River Raceway's wagering numbers up dramatically from 2014, the track's Hall of Fame general manager gives his take on how handle jumped 36 percent from the prior year at the Elora half-mil...

Rotating Jackpot Hi-5 Announced

On Monday, June 1, the Standardbred Alliance announced that a rotating Jackpot Hi-5 wager will be held between Grand River Raceway and Georgian Downs.

Alliance: ‘New Model Is Working’

Via a Friday, April 24 press release from the Woodbine Entertainment Group, the ‘Standardbred Alliance’ stated that the Ontario harness racing industry is on track to a sustainable future, based on pu...