Doyle Hired As WFD Announcer August 26, 2013 There will be a new voice behind the microphone when live harness racing resumes at The Raceway at The Western Fair District this October.
McNaughton Release On Horse Racing July 08, 2013 On Monday, July 8, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Progressive Conservative MPP Monte McNaughton issued a press release in which he stated that the government of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is continuing to...
Report From Monday's Draft Plan Consultation July 08, 2013 Public meetings to discuss the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel's draft plan, titled "Toward a Sustainable Future - a Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario", kicked off on Monday in London, O...
Blanchard Promoted At Western Fair June 28, 2013 Western Fair District has announced that Greg Blanchard has been promoted to Raceway Manager effective June 30, 2013.
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.
OLG Responds To OHRIA June 03, 2013 On Monday afternoon, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. President & CEO Rod Phillips issued a letter to the horse racing industry addressing the concerns presented by the Ontario Horse Racing Indu...
OHRIA Sounds Alarm Over RFPQ, Sole Bundle Operators May 30, 2013 OHRIA has voiced its concern with the OLG's recent RFPQ announcement. OHRIA stated that "integrating the [horse-racing industry into OLG modernization] will be meaningless if racetracks in Northern, E...
OLG Issues RFPQ For Southwest Bundle May 30, 2013 On Wednesday, May 29, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. announced details for its RFPQ for southwestern Ontario.
Here Come The Two-Year-Olds May 30, 2013 Harness racing's future stars are in the midst of learning their early lessons with baby races getting into full swing this weekend, but one colt and filly already appear to have it figured out.
'Cheddar' Ready For His Return May 29, 2013 One of harness racing’s brightest stars, O'Brien Award winner Betterthancheddar, will make his highly-anticipated seasonal debut this Friday night at The Raceway at the Western Fair District in London...
“To Win In Front Of The Home Crowd Would Be Good" May 29, 2013 Doug McNair has enjoyed numerous memorable moments at The Raceway at the Western Fair District during his driving career. On Friday, he hopes to add to the list in the $150,000 Molson Pace for older m...
Filion Doubles In OSS Opener May 28, 2013 Tuesday afternoon’s card at The Raceway at The Western Fair District featured the first OSS races of the season, unfortunately someone forget to send Mother Nature the memo.
