Race Dates

ORC Reasons For Race-Date Decision

On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) released the Director’s Notice of Decision regarding May to December 2013 Race Dates, with reasons to follow. These are the reasons.

2013 OSS S-Bred Schedule Released

On Friday, April 26 it was announced that the 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) standardbred schedule has been released.

Horsemen React To Woodstock News

With roots dating back to fair racing in 1951, it would appear that residents in Oxford County have seen the final days of live harness racing at Woodstock Raceway.

ORC Updates Ontario Racing Program

Following a review of changes necessary to reflect the current environment in Ontario, adjustments to the Ontario Racing Program (ORP) Implementation Criteria were announced today.

2013 OSS Program Details Released

The details of the 2013 Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) were announced today by the Program Administrator of the Horse Improvement Program.

New Hope For Hiawatha?

After stating that his track was left out of the discussion for Ontario's harness racing industry, Hiawatha Horse Park owner Jim Henderson has some renewed optimism.

Inverness Applies To Drop Race Date

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission has been advised that officials with Inverness Raceway have applied to drop a scheduled race date.

Hiawatha Still In Limbo

A handful of racing and civic officials have commented on the lack of race dates awarded to Sarnia's Hiawatha Horse Park for the 2013 racing season.

Ontario's May Through December Dates

On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its approved race dates for May through to December of 2013.

McMeekin Discusses Flamboro Dates

Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale Liberal MPP Ted McMeekin has gone on the record regarding 2013 race dates for Flamboro Downs.

GCG Suspends Simulcasting At Georgian

It has been reported that the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has 'tentatively' shut down the simulcasting area at Georgian Downs effective April 1 until live racing at the Innisfil, Ont. track returns.

ORC Approves Race Dates For April

The director of the Ontario Racing Commission today announced the April 2013 Race Date Schedule, based on applications for variance received.