AGCO reminder: Hot weather alert
Aug 10, 2016
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) reminds horsepeople, racing officials, track management and the Official Veterinarian to share information and be on the alert for any hot weather effects on horses.There is an established policy...
Ajax Downs 'Boy' finishes close 4th in California
Oct 30, 2016
(Photo above - COUNTRY BOY 123 (5 in yellow and orange silks) has a big run representing Ajax Downs in the $200,000 Adequan Derby Challenge on Oct. 29 at Los Alamitos . The gelding was one-length behind 8 to 5 favourite Jess Good Reason (6), one...
Ajax Downs Wraps up Strong 2016 Meeting
Nov 08, 2016
(PHOTO - AJAX DOWNS was a busy racetrack in 2016 and the track realized increases in betting on and off-track)
The buzz is back at Ajax Downs.
The recently completed 2016 Quarter Horse racing season saw increases in wagering and...
Ajax Entries drawn today for final '16 card
Oct 20, 2016
(Ajax Downs honoured Daryl Wells Jr. with this program cover)
The late Daryl Wells Jr. was honoured at Ajax Downs on Monday, October 17 during its card of racing. A video montage featuring photos of the 56-year-old was shown on the infield tote...
A Lot at Stake: Ontario Quarter Horse Stakes Schedule 2016
Jan 21, 2016
(PHOTO - NEW IMAGE MEDIA)A total of 12 added-money events have been scheduled for the 2016 Ontario Quarter Horse racing season at Ajax Downs by the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. The stakes schedule includes one...
As easy as 1-2-3 - Country Boy romps in Picov Derby
Sep 20, 2016
(PHOTO - COUNTRY BOY 123 and jockey Cory Spataro are led into the winner's circle following the $116,100 Picov Derby by owner Ruth Barbour - JULIE WRIGHT PHOTO)
He’s a little bit country and he’s all racehorse. Country Boy...
Betting Line and Sintra triumph in Gold Series finale
Sep 04, 2016
(Photo of driver David Miller and Bettling Line courtesy of New Image Media)
Ontario’s top three-year-old pacing colts kicked off Mohawk Racetrack’s $2.4 million evening of stakes on Saturday and served up a preview of the lightning...
Betting Line makes it seven straight at Georgian Downs
Aug 08, 2016
(Photo of driver Jonathan Drury and Betting Line courtesy of New Image Media)
Georgian Downs hosted the three-year-old pacing colts and trotting fillies in Gold Series action on Sunday evening and the Innisfil crowd were witness to four...
Betting Line makes it six; Nvestment Bluechip starts with one
Jul 24, 2016
(Photo of driver Jonathan Drury and Betting Line courtesy of New Image Media)
Reigning division and North America Cup champion Betting Line captured his sixth straight victory in the second of two $105,000 Gold Series divisions at Mohawk...
Big heart propels Sir Native to golden victory
Jul 06, 2016
(Photo of Sir Native courtesy of New Image Media)
As the two-year-old Ontario Sires Stakes season gets into full swing across the province, it was the pacing fillies turn to shine at Mohawk Racetrack on Tuesday evening.
Two $105,000 Gold Series...