For Sue Leslie, the biggest key to horse racing flourishing in Ontario comes down to one word: Unity....read on
Hayes Named OR’s Independent Chair
June 4, 2018:
Ontario Racing today (Monday, June 4) announced the full composition of its new Board of Directors....read on
Ontario Merger Makes Headlines
December 15, 2017:
Thursday's merger that will combine Ontario Racing and the Ontario Standardbred Alliance into an independent, not-for-profit industry organization made headlines both in and outside horse racing circles....read on
Ontario Racing And Standardbred Alliance Vote To Merge
December 14, 2017:
The Board of Ontario Racing and members of the Standardbred Alliance have voted to merge the two existing organizations....read on
Governance Changes For Ontario Racing
February 9, 2017:
Ontario Racing (OR) is pleased to announce that OR governance has continued to evolve to ensure the Board of Directors is representative of the broader horse racing industry and to ensure that OR is led by experienced and knowledgeable individuals....read on
Ontario Racing Looks To 2017
December 30, 2016:
"[The past year] was marked by significant milestones for the horse racing industry in this province. We have been given good reason to be hopeful about a long term, sustainable future for horse racing in Ontario."...read on
New Ontario Racing Board
October 7, 2016:
On Friday, October 7, ‘Ontario Racing’ announced its new Board of Directors, and also announced that John Snobelen and Michael Keegan have resigned their positions with the organization....read on
Horseman Faces Long Recovery
July 14, 2016:
The good news is that Don Pleterski is alive. The bad news is that the Thoroughbred trainer suffered substantial injuries on June 26 at the Fort Erie Race Track when he was critically injured by an out of control horse. Now, the Ontario Thoroughbred industry has been urged to step up for one of its own....read on
Woodbine, T-Bred Horsepeople Ink Deal
June 15, 2016:
The Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario recently announced the signing of a contract that guarantees 133 dates of Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack every year through the 2018 racing season....read on
Fire Fund Surpasses $710,000
April 20, 2016:
After receiving 1,950 donations totaling over $710,000 (Cdn) to aid those impacted by the January 4 barn fire at Classy Lane Stables in Puslinch, Ont., the Central Ontario Standardbred Association has concluded its GoFundMe campaign....read on
Longer Deal For Ontario Racing?
February 25, 2016:
The 2016 Ontario Budget released on Thursday (February 25) by Finance Minister Charles Sousa would give the province's horse racing industry two more years of government partnership and support....read on
OLG To Seek Input On Financial Model
October 16, 2015:
The horse racing industry in Ontario is being asked to provide input on a long-term financial model with respect to the ongoing integration and modernization of gaming in Ontario....read on
Progress On Integration In Ontario
September 21, 2015:
The Board of Directors at the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) feel some optimism that progress is being made after meeting with two government agencies tasked with integrating horse racing into the Province’s overall gaming strategy....read on
OLG Meets With Horse Racing
September 11, 2015:
In a release issued Thursday, the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) has confirmed meeting with new Senior Vice President of Horse Racing for Ontario Lottery & Gaming, Cal Bricker....read on
OLG Pens Letter To Horse Racing
June 26, 2015:
In a letter dated Thursday (June 25), representatives from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) provided an update on the process of integrating horse racing with the province's gaming strategy....read on
