Positive Tests From Tainted Feed July 05, 2013 On Thursday, three Ontario-based trainers whose horses had tested positive for a Class 2 drug were found not at fault by the Ontario Racing Commission's appeal panel.
REVISED: Hiawatha's 2013 Race Dates Announced July 04, 2013 On Thursday, July 4, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a Notice to the Industry in regard to the 2013 race-date calendar for the Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia, Ont.
ORC/Nantais Agree On Statement Of Facts July 03, 2013 On Wednesday, July 3, the Ontario Racing Commission released the details of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition that it has reached with licensee Cassie Nantais.
Darling, MacDonald On Panel Plan July 02, 2013 In reaction to Friday's Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario released by the Ontario government, horsemen Jack Darling and Anthony MacDonald have issued letters offering their thoughts on what works and w...
OHRIA Encourages Draft Feedback June 28, 2013 Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association President Sue Leslie has issued a letter to the industry, encouraging feedback on the Horse Racing Industry Panel's plan for horse racing in Ontario.
Plan For Ontario Racing Released June 28, 2013 On Friday, June 28 the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel released "Toward a Sustainable Future – A Draft Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario", as mandated by Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne.
ORC Rules On Allard June 26, 2013 On Wednesday, June 26, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to an appeal from horseman Rene Allard.
ORC Lifts Woodbine Barn 1 Restrictions June 26, 2013 On Wednesday, June 26, the Ontario Racing Commission released a Notice to the Industry on behalf of Dr. Adam Chambers stating that all restrictions that had been placed on Barn 1 at Woodbine Racetrack...
ORC To Hold Emergency Hearing June 26, 2013 On Wednesday, June 26, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a Notice of Hearing in regard to Creampuff MacDaddy, who is currently entered to race in an Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series event at Mohawk
ORC Issues Hot Weather Alert June 25, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission is reminding horsepeople, racing officials, track management and the official veterinarian to share information and be on the alert for any hot weather effects on horses.
Update On Transition Panel Report June 25, 2013 This past Friday, the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel met with select industry representatives and Ontario government officials for a preview of the Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario.
ORC Approves Changes To Fort Erie Race Date Schedule June 21, 2013 As a result of the impact of the closure of Woodbine Racetrack’s backstretch on the Fort Erie Race Track’s horse entries, track management made application to the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) to va...
