Rideau Adds Race Date February 19, 2016 In a notice to the industry sent out on Friday, February 19, the director of the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the ORC has approved the replacement race date submitted by Rideau Carleton Ra...
Decision On Sudbury Purse Account February 16, 2016 On Tuesday, February 16, the Ontario Racing Commission released a notice of decision stating that the remaining funds in the Sudbury Downs purse account are to be forwarded to the ORC in trust, as wel...
Take Good Care In Cold Weather February 12, 2016 With the drop in temperature, all members of the racing community need to be on the alert and take extra care of their horses in cold weather.
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.
Grand River Date Switch Allowed February 08, 2016 On Monday, February 8, the director of the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the ORC has approved the application made by the Grand River Agricultural Society to amend the 2016 race date schedu...
Meeting Attendance Encouraged February 05, 2016 Via release, the four horsepeople behind a polarizing proposal for the Ontario horse racing industry have stated that they are cautiously optimistic about upcoming information sessions that have been ...
Commission Releases Rulings February 03, 2016 On Wednesday, February 3, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings in regard to appeals by horsemen Craig Knude, Gerald Lilley and Craig Yates.
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, ...
Drug Violation Penalties Revamped February 01, 2016 On Monday, February 1, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it has approved a revision to the penalty guidelines for equine drug, TCO2 and non-therapeutic drug offences.
Grand River Applies For Amendment January 29, 2016 The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the Grand River Agricultural Society has requested approval for an amendment of the race-date schedule at Grand River Raceway.
Stallion Registrations Due January 15 January 04, 2016 Stallion owners and lessees are reminded that the deadline to register a stallion with the Standardbred Improvement Program for the 2016 breeding season without incurring a late fee is January 15.
Rulings On Oxilofrine Positive Tests December 29, 2015 The Ontario Racing Commission has released the Reasons for Decision pertaining to four trainers -- Gerard Demers, Paul MacDonell, Bill Elliott and Jonah Moase -- and positive tests for the Class 2 dru...