The Board of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society has announced that it has officially signed an agreement with the Ontario Racing Commission which calls for a five-year, $2-million-per-year enhancement of the current breeders awards program, as well as an additional $2 million immediate payment to further benefit those within the province […] Read more »
The ORC Releases Ontario Race Dates
The Ontario Racing Commission today released the proposed racedates for the period: April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for all of the province’s racetracks. According to the ORC, dates must still be approved. Clinton Raceway: 15 dates Opening day: Sunday, May 18 Closing day: Sunday, August 31 Days: Sundays at 1:30 pm Dresden […] Read more »
“The Spec.com’ Posts An Article Written By Harold Howe About Breeder’s Lawsuit
Harold Howe explains how the Breeder’s lawsuit signals a serious shift in attitude for the Ontario Standardbred breeders. As Harold puts it “The Ontario harness racing industry has finally announced a change of direction — no more Mister Nice Guy.” Last week the Ontario standardbred breeders announced it is suing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming […] Read more »
Ontario Horse Racing, Update On The Ontario Alliance Tracks
The Ontario Horse Racing division of the Ontario Racing Commission has provided the Premier of Ontario and the province’s Minister of Agriculture & Food, Kathleen Wynne with this update on the progress in implementing the five-year Horse Racing Partnership Plan. While the announcement does not include a racing calendar, it does officially announce the Ontario […] Read more »
Ontario Horse Racing Releases Details On Five Year Plan
Ontario Horse Racing (OHR) today released more details related to the $80 million annual funding under the Horse Racing Partnership Funding Program (HRPFP). The details of the five-year government funding program were confirmed on February 13, 2014 following the government’s approval of the HRPFP Order in Council. This announcement offers assurance to the racing […] Read more »
Ontario Race Dates For First Quarter Of 2014 Approved By ORC
The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today announced the decision on a number of additional applications seeking variances to the assigned dates for 2014. In addition to previous applications from Woodbine Entertainment Group for Woodbine Standardbred, Western Fair Association and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) for Flamboro, dealt with by the Director […] Read more »
