Lawson To Chair Ontario Racing March 29, 2018 Mr. Jim Lawson was today (March 29) unanimously elected Chairman of the Board by the Directors of Ontario Racing, following the retirement of Mr. Hugh Mitchell in the role.
Participants Comment On Funding March 28, 2018 "We look at this as a foundation of sorts. It's long-term, it's some stability but it's hopefully something we can build on."
Long-Term Funding Plan For Ontario Racing Announced March 23, 2018 Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister of Finance, and Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, announced a long-term funding agreement with the horse racing sector in a press conf...
Ontario Long-Term Funding Update February 21, 2018 On Wednesday (Feb. 21) Mike Chopowick, the Acting Executive Director of Ontario Racing, issued the following statement on the status of the province's proposed long-term funding agreement with Ontario...
Ontario's 2018-19 TIP Program Approved January 26, 2018 The 2018/19 Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP), based on the recommendations of the industry representative Thoroughbred Advisory Group and Thoroughbred Working Group, has been approved by the Ont...
Win A Share In A Racehorse! October 12, 2017 If you’ve never owned a racehorse before and are coming out to the London Selected Yearling Sale this weekend, make sure you stop by the Welcome Centre to enter 'The Win A Share in a Racehorse' contes...
Apply To Join The OR Equine Health And Welfare Advisory Council October 11, 2017 Ontario Racing is inviting racing participants to apply as a volunteer member to its new Equine Health and Welfare Advisory Council.
Ontario Racing Pleased With Queen’s Park Reception October 11, 2017 Ontario Racing has commented on its second annual Horse Racing Industry Reception at Queen’s Park, which took place on September 26.
Give Feedback On 2018 Race Dates September 29, 2017 As part of its mandate to be the representative voice for the horse racing industry, Ontario Racing (OR) is requesting feedback on the proposed 2018 race date calendars.
Stranded Purse Distribution Update September 28, 2017 As part of the plan to distribute $2.5 million in stranded Standardbred purse funds, Ontario Racing (OR) is pleased to announce that the 8.9 percent increase over 12 months to all Ontario Signature St...
A Strong Message At Queen's Park September 26, 2017 On Tuesday (September 26), Ontario Racing hosted a reception at Queen's Park for racing industry stakeholders, members of provincial parliament and government staff.
2018 Standardbred Improvement Program Approved September 20, 2017 The 2018 Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP), based on the recommendations of the industry representative Standardbred Advisory Group, has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors.