Race Dates

WMR Organizers Thrilled With First Meet

October 12, 2011

"I think it was very well received by the community and it's too bad we couldn't keep it going a little longer. We had great crowds, a lot of wagers. I think it all exceeded our expectations."

Running Aces Requesting Six Dates

Officials with Running Aces have announced that the track will be requesting to add six race dates to replace the 12 days lost during the government shutdown

Negotiations, Hearings In Maryland

Penn National Gaming has applied to bring live racing back to Maryland's Rosecroft Raceway. A hearing in regard to the matter is reportedly scheduled to take place this week, but the contentious simul...

Cal Expo Harness Dates Approved

Cal Expo Harness Association has received approval of race dates for their fall meeting, with opening night set for Friday, August 26

McCallum: Current Schedule Is Destroying The Industry

Concerns for the future of the harness racing industry in British Columbia have been mounting as the first half of the six month, split racing season implemented this year comes to an end on April 15 ...

RCR Race Date Rescheduling Approved

February 28, 2011

On Monday, February 28, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it has approved an application from Rideau Carleton Raceway to reschedule three

Freehold Raceway Announces Purse Reductions; Anticipates Schedule Change

February 24, 2011

Freehold Raceway today announced that the condition sheet being released today will reflect a 25 per-cent reduction in purses

WEG, HBPA Sign Five-Year Agreement

February 18, 2011

The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario have signed an agreement ensuring 167 dates of thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack every year...

RCR Applies To Add Race Dates

February 17, 2011

The Ontario Racing Commission has released a notice to the industry, circulated for public comment, regarding an application received from Rideau Carleton

ORC Releases Reasons For Decision On Race Date Rulings

February 17, 2011

On January 27, 2011, the Ontario Racing Commission released its decision in the matter of the appeal and request for hearing by the Ontario Harness Horse Association, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation...

Owners Suing ORC, RCR, Blakney Over Gondola Situation

February 11, 2011

It has been reported that a pair of horse owners are suing the Ontario Racing Commission, its executive director, John Blakney, and Rideau Carleton Raceway over the judges' stand issue which caused th...

Job Losses Coming At Suffolk Downs?

February 08, 2011

According to a report, the president of the union which represents workers at Suffolk Downs has warned that the jobs of the members could be put at risk if the contract for live racing at the track th...