Purses

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...

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 ...

New Wagers At Miami Valley

January 01, 2016

A renewed tradition of harness racing in Lebanon, Ohio comes to life at Miami Valley Gaming (MVG) as the lighting fast track's third season rapidly approaches.

Another Track Raising Purses

December 17, 2015

It has been announced that beginning with the Saturday, December 26 program, purses at Cal Expo will be raised by 10 per cent across the board.

Track To Boost Purses 30 Per Cent

December 16, 2015

It’s not technically a Christmas present, but a Standardbred racetrack announced on Wednesday, December 16 that it will be raising its purses 30 per cent early in the new year.

Michigan Bill Tackles Purse Percentages

November 09, 2015

Senate Bill 504, a piece of legislation that has been introduced in Michigan, has spurred representatives from the state’s Standardbred and Thoroughbred industries to discuss each breed’s allotment of...

Purse Increase, New Post At Hoosier

October 02, 2015

Building upon the successes of the 2015 harness racing meet, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has announced a series of enhancements to the remainder of its 2015 season.

Rideau Purse Plan Accepted

September 25, 2015

On Friday, September 25, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it has ruled in favour of Rideau Carleton Raceway’s proposed plan to utilize the Quinte Raceway Horsepersons’ money (Quinte Trust ...

Large Sires Stakes Purse At Northside

September 24, 2015

The largest regular season Atlantic Sires Stakes purse in recent years will be up for grabs at Northside Downs on Saturday afternoon.

Breeders Crown Purse Increase

September 04, 2015

The Hambletonian Society, which owns and administrates the Breeders Crown series, has announced that it will raise the four two-year-old divisions of the Breeders Crown races to $600,000 each for 2015...

Purse Boost For Delaware County Fair

August 12, 2015

The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, with unanimous approval from its Board of Directors, has allocated $580,000 from the horsemen's video lottery terminal revenue to the Delaware County Fair for ...

Toatsmygoats Wins As Purses Rise

August 08, 2015

Minnesota’s finest state-bred three-year-old pacers went postward Saturday night (August 8) for a recently-enhanced purse of $16,000.