Race Dates

ORC Seeks Input On Race Dates

October 08, 2013

Prior to considering the application, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is circulating for public input the following submissions affecting Standardbred Signature Race Dates in November and December...

2014 KY Dates Contingent On Ruling

October 08, 2013

According to a report by the Lexington Herald-Leader, officials with the Red Mile have applied for roughly the same amount of 2014 race dates that the track has this year, but some of the 2014 dates h...

ORC Approves WEG Race Dates

October 02, 2013

The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has approved changes to the Woodbine Standardbred race date calendar through to March 31, 2014.

IHHA Issues Warning

October 01, 2013

On Tuesday, October 1, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association issued a warning indicating that ‘potentially catastrophic changes to the state’s horse racing industry are on the horizon.’

More Racing For Quebec

September 29, 2013

Buoyed by strong attendance and solid wagering at Hippodrome 3R, the Quebec Jockey Club has decided to extend the 2013 harness racing season.

Updated: More Racing For Rideau

September 22, 2013

While it appeared that Rideau Carleton Raceway was set to scale back to once-a-week racing, an announcement sent out by track officials provides good news for horsemen in the Ottawa area.

Racing To Continue At Truro

September 19, 2013

Trot Insider has learned that live harness racing will continue at Truro Raceway into the month of November.

ORC Rules On Rideau Purses, Dates

September 14, 2013

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Decision to Rideau Carleton Raceway (RCR) on Friday, September 13 in which the Director denied the application for the redirection of purse funds...

WEG Submits Race Date Change

September 12, 2013

Prior to considering the application, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is circulating for public input the proposed change received from Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) to change its approved ca...

Comments On Leamington Race Dates

September 12, 2013

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain, who is also part of the executive of the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association, has commented, along with others, in regard to four additional race dates that have been granted ...

ORC Approves Four Leamington Dates

September 11, 2013

On Wednesday, September 11, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a Notice to the Industry stating that the Director of the ORC has approved the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association for a non-extended me...

ORC Approves September Dates For Grand River, Western Fair

September 03, 2013

Late Tuesday afternoon, the Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced the approval of additional Signature race dates for Grand River Raceway and for The Raceway at Western Fair Distri...