A Rewarding Reintroduction To Racing August 16, 2021 The walk to the winner’s circle to greet Ynothos at Kawartha Downs was a special moment for Patrick Dillon, who was celebrating his first training victory in nearly 26 years.
Passionate Prince Captures OSAS Race August 14, 2021 Tyler Jones put Passionate Prince on top early and never looked back to win the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society’s (OSAS) 25th Anniversary Pace on Saturday (Aug. 14) at Kawartha Downs by more tha...
Huck New Kawartha Downs GM August 13, 2021 Well-known long term resident Jim Huck is a seasoned pro who has harness racing in his blood, and Kawartha Downs in his bones. As the new General Manager, Jim is especially thrilled to take the reigns...
OSAS At Kawartha Saturday August 13, 2021 The horsepeople and patrons of Kawartha Downs have long been supporters of the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society and this Saturday the Fraserville oval will host their Day at the Races in celebrat...
Sharpe Farm Supplies Day At The Races August 09, 2021 Sharpe Farm Supplies has announced it is partnering with Brooks Feeds, Masterfeeds and Purina to bring the horsepeople Sharpe’s Day At The Races.
Kawartha Updates Guest Protocols August 08, 2021 Kawartha Downs will no longer be taking reservations and anyone attending will be on a first come, first serve basis with a capacity of 250 people allowed on the apron.
Baillargeon Doubles In Grassroots August 07, 2021 Mario Baillargeon scored a pair of wins in Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots action at Kawartha Downs on Saturday (Aug. 7) and the trainer-driver now has an enviable dilemma heading into the last two le...
Fruitful Serendipity For Van Camp August 04, 2021 A conversation on social media last fall led Paul Van Camp to purchase shares in a pair of trotting colts, and the exchange has proven fruitful as Feel The Force and Stonebridge Zeus will arrive at Ka...
Im Chiara Quick In Prospect July 31, 2021 The Thinking Out Loud filly Im Chiara swooped to the lead moving up the backstretch and coasted to a 1:55.1 victory over a “good” track in the second of two $7,300 divisions for the Prospect Series Th...
Kawartha Issues Protocol Reminder July 14, 2021 Kawartha Downs reminds all horsepeople that, despite Step 3 openings, the backstretch is still limited to one person per horse plus the trainer.
Crake Returns To The Announce Booth June 29, 2021 A voice that was once very familiar to Ontario's horsepeople and fans of harness racing alike will be making a long-awaited return to the announcer's booth next month.
Kawartha To Welcome Back Fans June 28, 2021 Officials at Kawartha Downs have announced the track will be opening to the public on Saturday, July 10.