Saturday, September 28 marked the halfway point of Batavia Downs’ 2019 season, and, thus far, all indicators are showing that it has been one of the best in the track’s history....read on
Woodbine Launches Dual-Breed Pick-4
August 15, 2019:
Woodbine Entertainment, home of world class Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse racing, will launch a dual-breed Crossover Pick-4 wager for the first time ever this Friday (Aug. 16)....read on
Northfield Single Six Pays $20K
August 15, 2019:
The 20-cent Northfield Single Six was solved down by a sole player for a lofty $20,287.64 return on Wednesday (Aug. 14). The hefty payoff was hit by a patron watching and wagering on the action on the Flying Turns in person....read on
‘Big M’ Meet Sees Sharp Handle Increase
August 8, 2019:
The curtain came down on the Meadowlands Racetrack’s 2019 Championship Meeting on Hambletonian Day (August 3), ending a seven-month run that would be the envy of any track operator....read on
Woodbine S-Bred Wagering Increases
April 9, 2019:
Woodbine Mohawk Park has completed its first full winter of live racing operation with wagering up 7.2 per cent during the first quarter of 2019....read on
Significant Rise In The ‘Big M’s Q1 Handle
April 3, 2019:
Officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack have announced that the ‘Mecca of Harness Racing’ has experienced a sizable increase in wagering, as the track recently crunched its numbers for the first quarter of 2019....read on
Record Handle At Pompano Park
March 4, 2019:
The Pompano Park tote board practically exploded on Sunday night (March 3), as a mandatory payout in the track's Super Hi-5 and the Miller-Tetrick Annual Pro-Am event took centre stage....read on
The Meadows Expands Wagering Format
March 1, 2019:
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino is excited to announce an expanded wagering format starting with its Sunday (March 3) racing program....read on
Bettor Hits Life-Changing Jackpot
February 26, 2019:
Many camps in horse racing believe that the industry needs to give its customers the chance to hit a life-altering jackpot. It’s been proven time and time again that excitement and wagering in horse racing increases when the stakes grow. One handicapper struck it rich this past weekend, to the tune of millions no less....read on
Hayes Discusses The Ontario Landscape
January 22, 2019:
“We (Ontario Racing) want to serve as a single voice for all facets of racing. Over the past nine months, we've made numerous trips to the Ontario government to push racing's agenda and make sure they're aware of exactly what they have here.”...read on
Woodbine's Busy Year, Exciting Future
January 15, 2019:
“Reflecting back on the year that was, it’s remarkable to think of all that was accomplished and started in 2018… we remain laser-focused on our sole mandate of sustaining and growing the horse racing industry in Ontario.”...read on
Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory Payout Dec. 22
December 13, 2018:
Woodbine Entertainment has announced that a mandatory payout for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 will be in effect for Saturday, December 22 at Woodbine Mohawk Park....read on
‘Roulette’ Wager Being Introduced
December 12, 2018:
It has been announced that a North American racetrack will be rolling out a new wager this upcoming holiday season....read on
Track Announces Purse Increase
September 13, 2018:
A North American Standardbred racetrack has announced that it will be boosting its purses by 10 per cent, effective Wednesday, October 3....read on
Red Mile Offering $10K Guaranteed Pool
September 12, 2018:
The Red Mile has announced that an ‘all stakes’ 20-Cent Pick 8 wager has been added to the track’s special Sunday afternoon (Sept. 16) card....read on
