The 2015 Ontario Sires Stakes season kicked off on Wednesday at The Raceway at the Western Fair District with three-year-old trotting colt Olympic Son winning the first of the evening’s four $52,500 Gold divisions. A two-time Grassroots winner as a freshman, Olympic Son and driver Trevor Henry established the lead from post three and carved […] Read more »
Stubborn Belle, Second Sister, Ms Mac N Cheese, And Solar Sister Take Elimination Wins In The WEG-SBOA Stakes
Ontario-sired three-year-old fillies were out in full force for the eliminations of the WEG-SBOA Stakes on Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack. A pair of $25,000 eliminations were contested for both pacing and trotting divisions to determine the fields for next Saturday’s finals. A group of 22 sophomore trotting fillies were split into two 11-horse […] Read more »
Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Participates In Doors Open Toronto May 23rd And 24th
Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and Woodbine Racetrack as they take part in Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf. This is your opportunity and to learn about the history and heritage of Canadian horse racing from historians and docents including Hall of […] Read more »
Ontario-Bred, Embassy Seelster, Sets Harrington Record
J&M Racing Stable’s Embassy Seelster set a new track record for aged pacing mares with a 1:51.3 triumph in Tuesday’s $12,500 Mares Open II at Harrington Raceway. The Doug Lewis-trained Embassy Seelster led most of the way for driver George Dennis en route to posting a half-length victory over San Fran Lady N and Star […] Read more »
Bee A Magician Makes History By Being First Mare To Win The Arthur J. Cutler Memorial In 17-Years
While there is a long history of brilliant mares defeating the older horses at the Free For All trotting level in harness racing, it had never happened in the Arthur J. Cutler Memorial. That all changed on a rainy Saturday night at The Meadowlands. Bee A Magician, the overwhelming 4-5 favourite did what had yet […] Read more »
Reminder: OSS Yearling Payments Due May 15, 2015
Owners of yearlings eligible to be nominated to the Ontario Sires Stakes should be aware that the $100 nomination fee must be postmarked by Friday, May 15, 2015. It is recommended that payments be sent by registered mail so the sender has proof of mailing. All cheques should be made payable and mailed to: Ontario […] Read more »
