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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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Ontario Breaks Ground on Woodbine GO Station

Ontario Breaks Ground on Woodbine GO Station

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is starting construction at Woodbine GO Station, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to provide two-way, all-day service across core segments of the GO Transit network. As part of its agreement with the provincial government, Woodbine Entertainment Group is also providing up to $170 million to support the construction of the new station.

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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Legend Inductees

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Legend Inductees

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AJAX DOWNS JUNE 26, 2025 - The 3-year-old filly ANNIES BEST CARD picked a good time to win for the first time in her young career as she took the $31,050 Unclassified Stakes at Ajax Downs on June 25.

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Annies Best Card Posts Mild Upset In Unclassified Stakes, Jason Pascoe Wins 4

Annies Best Card Posts Mild Upset In Unclassified Stakes, Jason Pascoe Wins 4

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AJAX DOWNS JUNE 26, 2025 - The 3-year-old filly ANNIES BEST CARD picked a good time to win for the first time in her young career as she took the $31,050 Unclassified Stakes at Ajax Downs on June 25.

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Equestrian Canada Announces Important Changes To The Horse Welfare Code Of Conduct And Discipline, Complaints And Appeals Policy

Equestrian Canada Announces Important Changes To The Horse Welfare Code Of Conduct And Discipline, Complaints And Appeals Policy

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Equestrian Canada’s Horse Welfare Code of Conduct and Discipline, Complaints and Appeals policy are part of EC’s Safe Sport suite of policies. These policies are designed to help create and maintain safe, inclusive and welcoming environments for all participants in sport.

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From Draft Horses to Stock Dogs: 2025 Calgary Stampede Events You Don’t Want to Miss

From Draft Horses to Stock Dogs: 2025 Calgary Stampede Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics, western riding

Calgary — From thunderous hooves to four-legged finesse, Western events at Stampede 2025 offer an unforgettable blend of horsepower, heritage and family-friendly fun — and every event is free with admission to Stampede Park. Many of the action-packed competitions and showcases take place in the air-conditioned Nutrien Western Event Centre, making it the perfect place to relax, recharge and be thoroughly entertained.

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SW the Lion King Looks to Continue Winning Streak in Unclassified Stakes

SW the Lion King Looks to Continue Winning Streak in Unclassified Stakes

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 25 2025 - Orphaned at just nine days old and a tornado survivor, SW THE LION KING roars into the final of the $31,050 Unclassified Stakes at Ajax Downs on June 25 as one of the favourites. A field of 10 Quarter Horses will race 330 yards in the Unclassified, which was introduced to the Ajax Downs stakes schedule two years ago for horses just below the top stakes category. 

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Brian Bell Rides 800th Winner on Father's Day

Brian Bell Rides 800th Winner on Father's Day

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 15, 2025 - Father's Day at Ajax Downs had a little bit of everything for the large crowd that crammed the track for an eight-race card on a warm, early summer afternoon. The highlight of the day was jockey BRIAN BELL's 800th career victory which came in the last race of the day aboard the stakes winning stallion MARYLAND MAGIC, owned by Milena Kwiecien and trained by Jason Pascoe.

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