Purse Account

Ontario Racing To Publish Purse Statements

November 18, 2022

Ontario Racing has partnered with its member racetracks to regularly publish purse statements as part of its commitment to educating and engaging stakeholders by transparently sharing data and informa...

Gural Discusses Big M Purse Account

October 06, 2016

Meadowlands Racetrack owner and chairman Jeff Gural issued a statement on Thursday, October 6 in regard to the current status of the purse account at the Meadowlands.

Decision On Sudbury Purse Account

February 16, 2016

On Tuesday, February 16, the Ontario Racing Commission released a notice of decision stating that the remaining funds in the Sudbury Downs purse account are to be forwarded to the ORC in trust, as wel...

ORC Orders Purse Redirection

October 26, 2013

On October 25, 2013 the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Order to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) to redirect a total of $566,400 in purse monies from Georgian Downs Ltd. (G...

How Long Can Hiawatha Survive?

September 26, 2013

Saturday, September 28 is the final race date of the year at Sarnia’s Hiawatha Horse Park, and the track’s owner, Jim Henderson, has said that he is unsure how much longer the raceway can stay open.

ORC Rules On Hiawatha Appeal

September 20, 2013

On Friday, September 20, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a ruling which explained that it has fined the Hiawatha Horse Park an additional $1,500 (for filing a frivolous appeal) on top of an initi...

ORC Green-Lights Purse Monies For Grand River, Port Perry

August 19, 2013

On Monday, August 19, the Ontario Racing Commission announced two Notices of Decision in regard to purse monies for Grand River Raceway and the Port Perry Fair.

WFD Purse Fund Application Approved

On May 3, 2013, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Decision to Western Fair Association (Western Fair) approving their application for 2013 purse support.

ORC Approves Cancellation Of Woodstock Licence

In accordance with Section 25 of the Racing Commission Act, 2000, the Director of the Ontario Racing Commission has conditionally cancelled Woodstock Raceway’s ORC licence effective May 19, 2013 at 11...

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UPDATE: Windsor's Racing License Cancelled, Purse Monies Held

August 23, 2012

On Thursday, August 23, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that it has approved a request by the operators of Windsor Raceway to cancel the track's racing license.

Report Calls For Responsible Retirement

December 27, 2011

The New York State Task Force on Retired Racehorses has suggested that a percentage of revenue from video lottery gaming and purses at New York racetracks be set aside in a retirement fund for racehor...

Another 'Facts ON Track' Released

December 02, 2011

The Ontario Racing Program's Implementation and Monitoring Group has issued a new 'Facts ON Track' --- this one on understanding the purse account