Ontario Horse Racing Partnership Plan

Horwath Seeks Fort Erie Support

October 20, 2017

During a media scrum this week at the Fort Erie Race Track, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said that a long-term solution for racing at the historic Fort Erie track and the entire provincial racing...

Brown: Court Documents "Explosive"

October 18, 2017

Ontario PC Party leader Patrick Brown has commented on the documents filed in the Standardbred breeders lawsuit against the province of Ontario and the OLG that planned for the "collapse" of the horse...

Breeders' Lawsuit Hearing Monday

Court proceedings took place on Monday, June 19 in Guelph, Ont., as the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. were looking to have summonses for 13 witnesses – including Don Dru...

OLG Launches Champion Raceway

The OLG is "continuing to help build excitement and expand awareness about horse racing in Ontario" by launching a new horse-themed game on PlayOLG called Champion Raceway.

Ontario Breeders Lawsuit Continues

Trot Insider has received an update on the status of the legal proceedings between a group of Ontario breeders against the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corp. (OLG).

Barbour On Flamboro’s Future

Great Canadian Gaming Executive Director Bruce Barbour today (Wednesday, March 22) told Hamilton City Council’s General Issues Committee that racing is secure at Flamboro Downs as long as a lease for ...

COSA Supports Funding Plan

December 09, 2016

On Friday (Dec. 9), the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued the following statement in support of the long-term funding model proposed by Ontario Racing.

Western Fair Supports Funding Plan

December 02, 2016

The following is a letter sent by Western Fair Association’s President and CEO Hugh Mitchell to Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa confirming his support, as well as Western Fair's, for the minist...

First Consultation Round Concludes

November 22, 2016

The seventh and final consultation session regarding the proposed long-term funding framework for Ontario's horse racing industry took place on Tuesday (Nov. 22) in Milton, Ont.

Statement From Horse Peoples’ Alliance

November 22, 2016

On Tuesday (Nov. 22) the Horse Peoples’ Alliance Of Ontario issued a statement regarding Ontario Racing's long-term funding framework and consultation process.

Consultations Continue Tuesday

November 21, 2016

Ontario Racing (OR) will conclude the first round of scheduled in-person consultations on Tuesday, Nov. 22 regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province.

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Strong Turnout For Sixth Consultation

November 19, 2016

Approximately 150 people attended Saturday's public consultation session in Port Perry, Ontario, hosted by Ontario Racing (OR).

Consultations Continue Saturday

November 18, 2016

Ontario Racing (OR) will host its sixth scheduled in-person consultation on Saturday, Nov. 19 regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province.