Purses

Sudbury Downs Cancels ORC licence

In accordance with Section 25 of the Racing Commission Act, 2000, the Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has conditionally cancelled Sudbury Downs’ ORC licence effective June 30, 2014 at ...

Another Purse Increase At Northfield

Officials with Northfield Park have announced a purse increase, which will come into effect on Thursday, July 17.

ORC To Hold Sudbury Purse Monies

On Thursday, July 3, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that, as one of the conditions set by the ORC director regarding the cancellation of Sudbury Downs’ ORC licence, the director has ordered t...

'Jug' Gets $150,000 Purse Increase

It was announced on Thursday that the 2014 Little Brown Jug would receive a susbstanial purse increase to raise the total purse of the historic race to over $600,000.

Yonkers Announces Purse Increase

When Yonkers Raceway returns from hiatus, it will do so with an across-the-board purse increase.

Purse Increases For Key PEI Events

The Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) has announced several new initiatives for the 2014 racing season.

New Races On ‘Sun Stakes Saturday’

One of the greatest cards on the yearly harness racing schedule has made even better.

Under Saddle Race Wagering Approved

On Friday, May 16, the Ontario Racing Commission made a major announcement that has the potential to dramatically change the look of standardbred racing in the province.

Another Purse Increase At Northfield Park

Northfield Park announced Monday it will offer an approximate 15 per cent overall purse increase beginning Thursday, April 24. This is the third increase since the opening of the $265 million Hard Ro...

Frustration After Sudbury Meeting

It has been reported that northern Ontario horsepeople that met with representatives from Sudbury Downs on Saturday (April 19) came out of the talks disappointed.

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).

Purses Increase At Yonkers

Yonkers Raceway has announced an across-the-board purse increase of approximately 15 per cent, beginning with the race week of Monday, March 24.