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Don't Blink! Classy Older Horses Tackle the Gridiron Gallop at Ajax Downs

Don't Blink! Classy Older Horses Tackle the Gridiron Gallop at Ajax Downs

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 8, 2025 - One of the most unique races at AJAX DOWNS is the Gridiron Gallop, a 110-yard dash named for the length of a Canadian Football League field. It's a popular wager with bettors as the start occurs virtually in front of the fans, and occasionally, a track record will be set.

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Our June show – the Steel City Spin – was absolutely amazing!!!

Our June show – the Steel City Spin – was absolutely amazing!!!

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Three days of Reining and Ranch Classes featuring two full-slates of NRHA, ORHA, and JJ Reining Inc classes. Over 115 individual horses competed in the different classes, NEW for this show was the Reining Maturity on the Friday (for horses 8+), and the Future Reiners class on the Saturday!

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Ainsley Vince Victorious in $10,000 Canadian Hunter Derby At Wesley Clover Parks

Ainsley Vince Victorious in $10,000 Canadian Hunter Derby At Wesley Clover Parks

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Ottawa, Ontario – Ainsley Vince and California brought the heat to win the $10,000 Open Canadian Hunter Derby, Presented by Pommies Cider Co., held Sunday, July 6, during the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament I at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

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David Arcand Defends His Title in $40,000 RBC Grand Prix At Wesley Clover Parks

David Arcand Defends His Title in $40,000 RBC Grand Prix At Wesley Clover Parks

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Ottawa, Ontario – David Arcand of Boisbriand, QC, won the $40,000 RBC Royal Bank Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Saturday, July 5, during the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament I at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

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LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 25th Anniversary Open House

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 25th Anniversary Open House

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LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, whose mandate is to provide Ontario's thoroughbred racehorses with a happy and dignified retirement, is holding an Open House at their Hillsburgh farm on Saturday, July 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and invites horse lovers to join them in celebration of LongRun's 25th anniversary.

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2025 North American Youth Championships

2025 North American Youth Championships

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Equestrian Canada is pleased to officially announce the talented young athletes representing Canada at the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in Traverse City, MI, July 29 - August 3.

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Had to be Fabulous Rolls to Sixth Straight Win in Ontario Bred Derby

Had to be Fabulous Rolls to Sixth Straight Win in Ontario Bred Derby

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 3, 2025  - In another flawless display of speed, HAD TO BE FABULOUS won the $57,105 Ontario Bred Derby at Ajax Downs on July 2 during the track's special twilight card of racing. The 4:15 p.m. first race post time was greeted enthusiastically by fans who crammed the track on a warm summer's evening.

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Ajax Downs Twilight Racing on Wednesday July 2

Ajax Downs Twilight Racing on Wednesday July 2

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 1, 2025 - The Quarter Horses will have their first twilight racing card at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, July 2 , with a first race post time of 4:15 p.m. A fantastic, eight-race program will kick off with the BATTLE OF THE BREEDS pitting Quarter Horses against Thoroughbreds around a turn at 770- yards and wrap up with the final of the $57,105 Ontario Bred Derby for 3-year-olds.

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The Great Lakes Carriage Classic

The Great Lakes Carriage Classic

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On July 25th to 27th The Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC) takes place at The Ancaster Fairgrounds, Jerseyville, ON. With American Driving Society Judges Shelly Temple from Pennsylvania and Kacy Tipton Fashik from Grand Oaks Resort, Florida participants will be tested over three days of competition.

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New GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack to Anchor Urban Development

New GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack to Anchor Urban Development

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Toronto (June 26, 2025) — A new Metrolinx GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack will anchor one of Canada’s most ambitious urban developments — a vibrant, transit-connected urban centre in northwest Toronto that will deliver tens of thousands of new homes, jobs, and economic opportunities. Centered around the historic racetrack, the project will also create new revenue streams to support horse racing, a sport with a 250-year history in Canada.

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