Ontario

Report: Couple To Receive $50M Prize

February 21, 2012

It has been reported that Gaetan and Jo Ann Champagne, the couple that realized they had won $50 million while on the way to Rideau Carleton Raceway on New Year's Eve, will be receiving their jackpot ...

HBPA Fronts Money For Fort Erie Meet

January 17, 2012

It has been reported that an agreement between the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario and the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium will lead to seven more race dates than original...

OHHA President Hardy Re-Elected

January 12, 2012

The Ontario Harness Horse Association Board of Directors met on Wednesday, January 11 to elect its Officers and Executive Committee for 2012. Ken Hardy was re-elected for what will be his second term

ORC Authorizes Use Of Access Agreements

January 09, 2012

On Monday, January 9, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a Notice to the Industry in regard to changes put in place to meet Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency requirements for issuing betting permits

2012 SIP Criteria Book Now Available

January 06, 2012

The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the Horse Improvement Program has published the 2012 Program Criteria Book for the Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP), which includes the Ontario S...

$50M Lotto Winners Wait To Claim Prize

January 05, 2012

JoAnn and Gaetan Champagne hit the jackpot on New Year's Eve on their way to Rideau Carleton Raceway

Vintage Master To Winbak Of Canada

December 29, 2011

World Champion and double-millionaire Vintage Master p,2,1:57.4; 3,1:49.2f; 4,1:48.1f ($2,119,713), by Western Ideal and from Arts Vintage (by Artsplace), will be retired from racing and will stand in...

Orgs. Must Have License By Jan. 1

December 20, 2011

Following a period of public consultation, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the new rule requiring the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations will come into effect January 1, 2012, a...

ORC Seeks Input Re: Apprentice Trainers

December 09, 2011

At its meeting on December 22, 2011, the board of the Ontario Racing Commission will consider a proposed rule change affecting the Standardbred Rules of Racing in Ontario

Input Wanted On Proposed Rule Change

November 18, 2011

At its meeting on October 25, 2011, the board of the Ontario Racing Commission considered a proposed rule change affecting the Rules of Racing in Ontario. Prior to approving directives for change, the...

Standardbreds Involved In Traffic Accident

November 16, 2011

Trucking horses to and from the track is not for the faint of heart --- just ask anyone that has done it. Near misses and close calls can be part of the experience. Unfortunately, fears became reality...

'Cashback For Yearlings' Winners Announced

November 15, 2011

Standardbred Breeders of Ontario has confirmed the winners in its Cashback for Yearlings promotion. As an added incentive to buyers of Ontario-sired yearlings at Ontario sales this fall, the SBOA earl...