RCR Casino Motion Passes Committee July 10, 2013 On Tuesday, July 9 in Ottawa, the city's Finance and Economic Development Committee voted in favour of a motion brought forth by Mayor Jim Watson that calls for the Rideau Carleton Raceway to be the o...
Local Fillies Looking For Luck Thursday July 08, 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes excitement rolls into Rideau Carleton Raceway on Thursday, July 11 with three Gold Series divisions for the two-year-old pacing fillies.
Melnyk Ends Ottawa "Gaming" Desires July 05, 2013 It has been reported that high-profile Canadian racehorse owner and Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has 'moved on' from his desire to bring a casino to the Ottawa area.
Gagnon Wins Five At Rideau June 30, 2013 Guy Gagnon was the leading driver at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday, edging out Brad Forward for star of the card honours with five wins on the night.
MacMillan Accuses Melnyk Of Bullying June 24, 2013 Ottawa-area horseman John MacMillan has issued comments in regard to Eugene Melnyk's push to have casino expansion lured away from the Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Forward & Mc Donald Dominate At Rideau June 23, 2013 If you bet the tandem of driver Brad Forward and trainer Gary Mc Donald over the course of Sunday evening’s 12-race card at Rideau Carleton Raceway, there’s a good chance you walked away with pockets ...
Melnyk Meets With Mayor Watson June 19, 2013 Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson met with Eugene Melnyk on Tuesday, June 18. Melnyk, one of the highest-profile thoroughbred owners in Canada, is upset over Mayor Watson's motion that would make Rideau Carleto...
Report: RCR Partners With Architect June 18, 2013 It has been reported that the owners of Rideau Carleton Raceway have teamed up with a well known area architect in preparation for casino gaming expansion at the track.
Track Funding Details Released June 16, 2013 The government of Ontario has signed agreements for transition funding with 12 racetracks for the 2013-2014 racing season.
Can WEG Still Get A Casino? June 11, 2013 After last week's surprising turn of events that placed Rideau Carleton Raceway back into the race as the preferred spot for casino expansion in Ottawa, questions continue to swirl around whether Wood...
Melnyk Against RCR Casino Expansion June 05, 2013 Eugene Melnyk, one of Canada's most high-profile racehorse owners, has announced to the media that he is furious over Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's decision to now only consider the Rideau Carleton Racewa...
Horsemen React To Ottawa Casino June 05, 2013 "You talk about the fights that [Mayor Jim] Watson and I had personally in the media, a number of people questioned that relationship today in speaking to the media this morning. I said it's just like...