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Henry, MacDonald and Steacy all double up in OSS at Grand River
Jul 20, 2017

(Photo of driver Trevor Henry and Hilarious Honey courtesy of Iron Horse Photo) Driver Trevor Henry guided a pair of three-year-old trotting fillies to Grassroots glory at Grand River Raceway on Wednesday evening, capturing the second and third...

Herve Filion passes away
Jun 22, 2017

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame driver Herve Filion passed away on June 22 at the age of 77. In addition to being a member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Filion is also a member of the U.S. hall of fame. The Quebec native won 15...

Two big bosses at Ajax Downs
Jun 27, 2017

     For the thousands of people in Ontario who work in horse racing, there are few more precious moments than developing a young racehorse into a winner.   For the team who work with trainer Joe Tavares and his owner/wife...

Holy Helena erupts in Woodbine Oaks / Guy Caballero pulls 20-1 shocker in Plate Trial
Jun 11, 2017

TORONTO, June 11—Holy Helena, coming off an impressive maiden victory at Belmont on May 12, rallied from just off the pace for a going-away one-length victory in Sunday’s $500,000 Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser...

Holy Helena installed the 3-1 favourite for 158th Queen’s Plate
Jun 28, 2017

TORONTO, June 28 — Stronach Stables’ Holy Helena (pictured, Michael Burns photo), winner of the Woodbine Oaks on June 11, will look to become the seventh winner of that filly classic to repeat in the Queen’s Plate as the 3-1...

Holy Helena trounces males in 158th Queen’s Plate
Jul 02, 2017

TORONTO, July 2 - Holy Helena, an impressive winner of the 1 1/8 mile Woodbine Oaks in just her third career start, was even better when facing males for the first time in Sunday’s $1-million Queen’s Plate. The 158th running...

Hometown filly scores Gold win number four at Mohawk
Sep 25, 2017

(Photos of Kadabra Queen and driver Scott Coulter and R First Class and driver Sylvain Filion courtesy of New Image Media)Two-year-old trotting filly Kadabra Queen scored her fourth straight Gold Series win at Mohawk Racetrack on Monday evening...

Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada Survey
Aug 25, 2017

This survey is for all those involved in the care of equines. Whether you are a horse owner, custodian, equine business operator / owner or staff we would like your feedback. SURVEY Survey launch date: 15 MAR 2017 Survey...

Industry Day Celebration at Grand River Raceway
Aug 03, 2017

ELORA, ON — Grand River Raceway’s 27th annual Industry Day Horse Racing Celebration is set for this Monday afternoon with a powerful race card and fun activities for all ages. Festivities and the TV broadcast kick off at 1:00 p.m...

Investment in patience nets Reid a Gold Series win
Jun 09, 2017

(Photo of driver Louis-Philippe Roy and Sweet Of My Heart courtesy of New Image Media) April and May did not unfold quite the way Paul Reid had hoped, but the trainer is hoping Sweet Of My Heart’s Gold Series victory at Mohawk Racetrack on...

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