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Rideau: We Are Cleared For Racing

February 08, 2011

On Tuesday, February 8, Rideau Carleton Raceway released its second announcement in regard to the state of the judges' gondola at the facility. The track has stated that live racing will be resuming s...

More On Rideau Cancellations, Gondola Situation

February 04, 2011

Ontario Racing Commission Executive Director John Blakney, National Capital Region Harness Horse Association Director John MacMillan and Rideau Carleton Raceway have commented on the situation surroun...

Walker Re-appointed As ORC Commissioner

February 03, 2011

Ontario Racing Commission Chair Rod Seiling announced today that the Government of Ontario has re-appointed Brenda Walker, of Owen Sound, Ont., as ORC Commissioner for a three-year term

Rideau’s Thursday, Sunday Live Cards Cancelled Due To ORC Concern

February 02, 2011

Rideau Carleton Raceway has been forced to cancel its scheduled card of live racing for Thursday, February 3 and will not be conducting a draw for its card of live racing on Sunday, February 6

ORC Rules On Race Dates Appeals

January 28, 2011

On Friday, January 28, the Ontario Racing Commission ruled on the appeals of the Ontario Harness Horse Association, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, and the Northern Horsemen’s Association in regard...

Guaranteed Starter Bonus Pilot Approved

January 26, 2011

Via a Notice to the Industry, the Ontario Racing Commission today announced that it has approved the Woodbine Entertainment Group's request for a Guaranteed Starter Bonus pilot program at Woodbine Rac...

ORC Rules On Dr. Flanigan Appeal

January 21, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission today released its ruling on the appeal of Dr. John Flanigan in regard to his five-year suspension

VIDEO - Penn Nation Rep. On Possible Raceway Move

January 21, 2011

A report on 13abc.com in regard to the possibility of Raceway Park in Toledo, Ohio moving locations has quoted veteran horseman Mark Headworth and Penn National Gaming Inc.

Beulah, Raceway Park To Move, Combine?

January 20, 2011

Racing news out of Ohio has been on the forefront this week, and the most recent development is that Penn National Gaming Inc. is contemplating moving Toledo harness track Raceway Park and Columbus th...

Racing License App. Not Yet Filed In Ohio

January 19, 2011

The news of a proposed new racino in Youngstown, Ohio seemed to come out of left field this past weekend, and Ohio Racing Commission Executive Director Tom Fries, Jr. has related that, at this point, ...

ORC Update On 2011 Racing Program

January 18, 2011

On Tuesday, January 18, the Ontario Racing Commission issued an update on the phasing in of its 2011 Ontario Racing Program

ORC Rules On Belanger, Henriksen, Milner Appeals

January 18, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission today released its ruling on the appeals of horsemen Gerry Belanger, Dagfin Henriksen and Chad Milner