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Had to Be Ivory Rolls To Another Ontario Bred Maturity Win

Had to Be Ivory Rolls To Another Ontario Bred Maturity Win

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 16, 2025 - Trainer Bryn Robertson wasn't certain if his family's superstar Quarter Horse HAD TO BE IVORY would be ready to tackle the 400 yards of the ONTARIO BRED MATURITY at Ajax Downs on July 16 since the 10-year-old champion had just one 110-yard dash under his belt this season.

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Ontario Bred Maturity Re-Match and Ontario Bred Futurity On Tap Wednesday

Ontario Bred Maturity Re-Match and Ontario Bred Futurity On Tap Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 15, 2025 - Quarter Horse racing fans are in for a treat on Wednesday, July 16, as two Horses of the Year are set to square off once again in the $40,140 Ontario Bred Maturity at Ajax Downs. HAD TO BE IVORY, the incredible 10-year-old gelding who has won two Horse of the Year titles and won his 2025 season opener with ease, will try and turn the tables on 2023 Horse of the Year SNOW MOOSE, who upset Ivory in this race last July.

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Ivy League Sugarbaby Making Her Ontario Breeders Proud

Ivy League Sugarbaby Making Her Ontario Breeders Proud

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 9, 2025 - Joe Tavares' IVY LEAGUE SUGARBABY posted a mild upset in the featured GRIDIRON GALLOP at Ajax Downs on July 9, breaking like a bullet and fending off five rivals to win the 110-yard dash by a neck.

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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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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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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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