Reporters Christina Commisso and Catherine O’Hara have delved into the harness racing industry and reported their findings in a three part series by Metroland West Media Group. Off Track, was published in both the Inside Halton and Flamborough Review newspapers. The series may be read here. Inside Halton series.
Here you will find a comparison of the purses paid at each Ontario racetrack since 1997. These figures are based on Standardbred Canada data and do not include Ontario Sire Stakes or Trillium purses.Comparison of Purses Paid since 1997
Here you will find a comparison of the purses paid out at each racetrack since 1997. These purses do not include purses paid for OSS or Trillium events. This information is according to Standardbred Canada inforamtion. Comparison of Purses Paid since 1997
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC), have released the proposed schedule of race dates for 2012. The schedule, developed by the Implementation and Monitoring Group and approved by Executive Director John Blakney, includes a reduction of 27 race dates across the province. This schedule is conditional subject to any requests from stakeholders and other interested parties. Requests to…
On October 6, 2011, Ontario residents went to the polls to elect the next provincial government. The Ontario Liberal party led by Premier Dalton McGuinty achieved victory in 53 out of the 107 polls giving them a minority government. The Tim Hudak led Progressive Conservative party was victorious in 37 polls while the New Democratic Party, led…
OHHA has commenced an application for judicial review in Divisional Court of the Ontario Racing Commission’s decision upholding the order by the executive director for the redistribution of purse monies between different racetracks – from Georgian Downs to Flamboro Downs; and from Dresden Raceway and Woodstock Raceway to Windsor Raceway. The hearing will be held on…
In response to a number of recent positive tests for Lidocaine, the Ontario Racing Commission has issued a reminder to horsepeople to remind them to check the labels of any ointments or liniments that are to be used on a horse that will be entered to race. The full ORC release can be found here.
The Ontario Harness Horse Association has canvassed candidates across Ontario during this Provincial election cycle in an effort to gauge their understanding of the horse racing industry and their commitment to our future. Since distributing the survey OHHA has received an e-mail from Liberal party leader and Premier, Dalton McGuinty, a letter from Progressive Conservative…
Over the Labour Day weekend 8 enthusiastic adults participated in the adult camp held at Grand River Raceway. As part of the Hands on Horses Program participants have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of horses and the racing industry through presentations and hands on experience. To watch the video of Race 1 click here. To…
In an article published on September 8,2011 in the Toronto Star, reporter Paul Moloney reports that although rezoning was granted four years ago for Woodbine Live! there have been no building permits sought at this time. The complete story can be read here.
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