AJAX DOWNS, JULY 9 2026 - At one time, a tall and gangly 2-year-old who showed a lot of talent but needed 11 tries to win his first race, PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND is now a polished stakes winner at Ajax Downs. The Ontario sired and bred 4-year-old Quarter Horse powered to a three-quarter length victory in the $44,280 Ontario Bred Maturity on July 8, upsetting a strong field that included reigning Horse of the Year Had to Be Fabulous.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 7 2026 - Some of the top older horses at Ajax Downs will compete for the bulk of the $44,280 purse for the ONTARIO BRED MATURITY, the featured race on an eight-race card Wednesday, July 8. First race post time is 3:30 p.m.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 2, 2026 - On hot and sunny Canada Day at Ajax Downs, racing fans of all ages packed the track to enjoy a superb card of Quarter Horse racing, helping produce an all-time wagering record in the track's history. Over $420,000 was wagered on the eight-race card, besting the previous record from opening day by 50 percent.
AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 30 2026 - Celebrate Canada Day this Wednesday, July 1 at Ajax Downs for an exciting card of Quarter Horse racing including the $59,310 Ontario Bred Derby for 3-year-olds at 300 yards. Racing fans will also have a chance to say 'Happy Retirement" to the richest Ontario Bred Quarter Horse, HAD TO BE IVORY, who is hanging up his racing shoes at the age of 11.
Jen: One of the most frustrating things that can happen to a competitor is having their horse become injured or sick just before, or right in the middle of, show season.
CALGARY, AB (June 26, 2026) — From thunderous heavy horses and elite stock dogs to sliding stops, fast-paced cattle penning and world-class roping, agriculture and Western events take centre stage at the 2026 Calgary Stampede.
June 26, 2026 - Ottawa, ON -- Canadian eventing athlete Kyle Morton and his longtime partner Shannondale Gambit have been selected to represent Canada at the inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships, taking place in Millstreet, Ireland, from July 22-26, 2026.
TORONTO, ON (JUNE 25, 2026) – Ontario Racing is thrilled that the Ontario Government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing additional funding of $35 million annually for the next five years to the Ontario horse racing industry.
Toronto, Ontario – The Jump Canada Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its 2026 Induction class. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony, presented by BMO, returns on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.
AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 22, 2026 - In front of a large and raucous Father's Day crowd, young jockey CORRY BELAND guided Joe Tavares' MY ROYAL SWINGER to victory in the $31,680 Unclassified Stakes, his first stakes win as a rider. The 24-year-old gathered the 3-year-old gelding up after some bumping at the start of the 330-yard dash and the pair zipped away from eight rivals to win by half a length in 17.163 for a 90 speed index.
