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On April 1, 2016, the newly-passed Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015, came into effect, transferring responsibility for horse racing regulation from the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of...

Ontario Racing (OR), the new industry association for horse racing in Ontario, is pleased to announce that consultations have begun regarding a proposed longer-term funding framework and agreement for the industry beyond 2021. This framework,...

Since the possibility of a strike by employees at Canada Post has been put on hold for at least 30 days, Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) cheques will be mailed as usual. Owners' cheques are mailed on the 8th day after the race; driver, trainer and...

story and photo by Dave Briggs Managing his hotel business consumed most waking hours, but the late Vic Hayter always made time for Clinton Raceway.   “He worked seven days a week, but every Sunday at 12:30 he’d be home to pick...

story and photo by Dave Briggs Managing his hotel business consumed most waking hours, but the late Vic Hayter always made time for Clinton Raceway.   “He worked seven days a week, but every Sunday at 12:30 he’d be home to pick...

(PHOTO - All smiles after race 1 at Ajax Downs on August 7 as FASTER THAN U wins for trainer Gerry Horton (pictured) and owner Luc Menard, the first win for the owner and trainer this year. Cassandra Jeschke rode the Ontario bred. Laurie Overton...

(PHOTO - FAST MAN VIC reaches out to a big win in the $70,785 Bank of America Ajax Challenge on Aug. 21 at Ajax Downs - New Image Media photo)   Susan and Greg Watson were in the market for an older horse for their Full Circle Racing Stable...

The Ontario Standardbred Alliance acknowledged Wednesday that its customer-driven focus is responsible for strong wagering results the racetrack association achieved in its second year. All-sources wagering on Standardbred Alliance racing from...

(Photo of driver Randy Waples and Many A Man courtesy of New Image Media) Driver Randy Waples and trainer Bob McIntosh teamed up to win two Grassroots trophies at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday evening. First to line up behind the Mohawk starting...

(The Count B champion War N Munn and Jonathan Drury - New Image Media photo) The series finals of The Count B and Miss Vera Bars were in the spotlight Friday night (Feb. 19) at Woodbine Racetrack. A field of nine three-year-old pacers competed...