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…
For Immediate Release Campbellville,ON September 9, 2011 2011 Scholarship Winners The Ontario Harness Horse Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 OHHA scholarships. For the sixth year in a row OHHA is awarding scholarships to children of active, participating OHHA members who are entering their first year of full-time undergraduate studies…
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.
Windsor Raceway will re-open this Sunday September 11, 2011 for the start of the fall and winter meet. Post time has been set for 7:00 with a full card of 11 races set to take place. For free programs or other information check out the Windsor Raceway website.
In an effort to maximize horse entries at both Flamboro Downs and Georgian Downs, racetrack management, in cooperation with the Ontario Harness Horse Association (OHHA), are implementing the use of social media to connect with the racing industry. With the launch of a new Facebook page Flamboro Downs and Georgian Downs now possess the tools…