Ontario Racing (Or)

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario Racing Issues Industry Update

December 09, 2022

Ontario Racing recently updated its website to re-organize the pages detailing its governance structure and role in administering the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement for Live Horse Racing.

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...

Horse racing, horses heading behind the starting gate

SIP Committee Seeks Input On OSS Program

November 03, 2022

Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) committee is dedicated to ensuring the SIP and its flagship Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) remain industry leading programs. In the spirit of that ...

Ontario Racing Announces Additions To Board

October 13, 2022

Ontario Racing’s Board of Directors has announced two significant additions to the Board structure by appointing Andrew Gaughan as the organization’s next Independent Chair and bringing on Jamie Marti...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

OLG To Oversee New Cancellation Fee Policy

September 26, 2022

On Monday, Sept. 26, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it is transferring oversight of cancellation fees to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

Purse Increase For 2023 Ontario Sires Stakes Finals

September 22, 2022

Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program Committee announced on Thursday (Sept. 22) a $720,000 total increase to the purses for the 2023 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Super Finals and Grassroots ...

John Hayes

Hayes Steps Down As Chair Of Ontario Racing

August 04, 2022

Ontario Racing (OR) has announced that John Hayes is stepping down as its Independent Chair after four years leading the organization.

Racing action from the 2021 Ontario Women's Driving Championship at Hanover Raceway

Ontario Women's Driving Championship Expands

The OLG Ontario Women's Driving Championship is returning in 2022, after a very successful first season at both Hanover Raceway and Dresden Raceway.

Ontario Racing Sponsors Media Awards

November 26, 2021

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Ontario Racing will sponsor the 2021 Media Excellence Awards to be presented at the 2021 O'Brien Awards Virtual Gala.

2022 Ontario Sires Stakes Update

September 03, 2021

On Friday (Sept. 3), Gordon Thain, executive director of Ontario Racing, issued an update to horsepeople regarding the 2022 Ontario Sires Stakes program.

Thain Appointed ORM Executive Director

August 19, 2021

Ontario Racing Management (ORM) has announced the appointment of Gordon Thain as its new executive director.

OSS Gold Leg Rescheduled

The two-year-old pacing filly Gold Series Leg originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 13 at Georgian Downs has been rescheduled.

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