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Report: Progress Made In Fort Erie

A report out of the Niagara region has stated that ‘instant wagering machines’ could be key for the future of the Fort Erie Race Track and that local officials have been making progress in negotiation...

ORC Rules On Six Appeals

In regard to Lorne House, he was appealing an ORC ruling regarding a driving infraction committed at The Raceway at Western Fair District on February 3, 2014. The ORC panel denied House’s appeal.

GCGC On Standardbred Alliance

On Wednesday, April 2, the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. issued a press release regarding the company joining the Standardbred Alliance in the Province of Ontario.

MacIsaac On Sudbury Negotiations

Sudbury Downs Owner Pat MacIsaac has said that talks with the Province are still ongoing in regard to a 2014 racing season for the northern Ontario raceway.

Alliance Tracks Applaud Racing Plan

The Ontario Standardbred Alliance (Alliance) today expressed its strong support for the Horse Racing Partnership Plan announced by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF).

Fort Erie Earmarks $500K For Track

On Monday, March 31, Fort Erie Council voted 6-1 in favour of earmarking $500,000 to ensure that the Fort Erie Race Track can be in the position to host a live racing meet in 2014.

2014 Approved Ontario Race Dates

On Tuesday, April 1, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its decision in regard to the race-date applications for nine standardbred racetracks.

Comments On Ontario Funding

Some of Ontario's horse racing participants have offered their comments in light of the Provincial Government’s Monday funding announcement.

Proposed 2014 Ontario Race Dates

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today released the proposed race dates for the period: April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for almost all of the province’s racetracks.

OMAF Announces $500 Million To Ontario Horse Racing

On Monday, March 31, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food issued a news release which states that the Province’s five-year plan will provide up to $500 million in support to Ontario’s world-cl...

Report: More Money For Racing

Sources indicate that an announcement slated for Monday will increase government funding to Ontario's horse racing industry with an additional $100-million infusion.

Jeff Gural's Speech, Q&A Online

On Tuesday night, racetrack owner Jeff Gural provided the keynote address and a Q&A session at Granite Ridge Golf Course in Milton, Ont.