The government’s decision to shut down the Slots at Racetracks program is reverberating through rural and horse communities across Ontario. But what about the effect of this decision on the thousands of horse racing fans in the province who regularly visit Ontario`s smaller tracks? Trot takes a trip to Dresden, Sarnia and Elora, three of Ontario`s summer racing destinations, to find out what the fans think.
Story by Darryl Kaplan & Courtney Yake / Photographed by Courtney Yake