Keith Pippi’s Traverse Seelster ($3, Ross Wolfenden) was an impressive 1:55 winner in the $16,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway on Wednesday. Traverse Seelster seized control early from Spunky Jack in an opening quarter in :28.2 seconds. Traverse Seelster then led the field of five to a half-mile in :58 seconds and three-quarters in 1:27.1. […] Read more »
SBOA Signs Agreement With ORC For $12 Million Enhancement For Breeders Rewards Program
The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) is pleased to announce that it has officially signed an agreement with the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) for a $12 million enhancement of the current breeders rewards program. After a number of productive discussions and meetings with representatives from the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) and Ontario Horse Racing […] Read more »
Camluck To Be Inducted Into Wall Of Fame
“There isn’t a smarter horse than he is. He’s that smart. He puts that attitude into his foals. We notice it with his yearlings when we go to video them. They video terribly…They won’t be chased. They’re too smart to be chased. They’ll turn around and look at you and wonder, ‘What are you […] Read more »
RUS Ontario Has A New And Exciting Way To Get It’s Fans Up Close ToThe Action
Officials with Racing Under Saddle Ontario have announced that the group will kick off Ontario’s racing under saddle season on Friday, May 15, which is Wall of Fame Night at The Raceway at Western Fair District. The group has announced that it has a new and exciting way to get its fans even closer to […] Read more »
Jim Lawson, CEO Of WEG, And His Vision For The Future
Vision for the Future – Jim Lawson Jim Lawson, formerly the Chairman and newly-appointed CEO of Woodbine Entertainment Group, has a long and accomplished association with the sport of horse racing. His father, the late Mel Lawson, was a highly successful and high-profile thoroughbred owner/breeder, the man behind Jim Dandy Stable. Lawson is currently the […] Read more »
Ontario-Sired, Jettison, Wins $25,000 Niatross Invitational Pace
Jettison was sent off as the heavy 1-9 favourite in the $25,000 Niatross Invitational Pace at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday night (May 9) and the Ontario-sired six-year-gelding didn’t disappoint on that promise in delivering a one and a half length decision in 1:56.1 over the fast track. Using a big closing kick to take […] Read more »