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CRACK THE CODE on Equine Welfare - 9th Annual Equine Industry Symposium

CRACK THE CODE on Equine Welfare - 9th Annual Equine Industry Symposium

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The theme, “Cracking the Code,” will delve into the Code’s critical role in shaping the care and well-being of horses both locally and globally. Join us for two FREE nights of education, collaboration and engaging discussions aimed at making a positive impact on equid care.

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"A demolishing win" - Had to Be Ivory Sets Record on Closing Day

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AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 31, 2024 - What a way to end the racing season. In a brilliant display of speed, champion HAD TO BE IVORY set a track record for 110 yards at Ajax Downs on closing day of the 2024 Quarter Horse season.

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Fans in for a Treat on Ajax Downs' Closing Day 🎃

Fans in for a Treat on Ajax Downs' Closing Day 🎃

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AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 29, 2024 - The 2024 Quarter Horse racing season at Ajax Downs wraps up on Wednesday, October 30 with a full, nine-race card that gets underway at 12:55. Fans who come to the track wearing a Halloween costume will receive a $2 betting voucher. The forecast is for mainly sunny conditions and a high temperature of 20 C.

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Youth Derby Awards Presented 

Youth Derby Awards Presented 

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The 2024 Youth Derby Awards night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance, provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday afternoon and evening.

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A Fabulous Alex Picov Memorial Futurity

A Fabulous Alex Picov Memorial Futurity

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AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 23, 2024 - The $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity, the richest race at Ajax Downs, came down to inches with the filly HAD TO BE FABULOUS winning the exciting photo finish over PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND at the end of the 400-yard dash for 2-year-olds.

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Strong field assembled for $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity this Wednesday

Strong field assembled for $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity this Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Sarah Wincikaby's talented 2-year-old NIIGAANII will meet nine other top juveniles in Wednesday's $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity at Ajax Downs, one of this country's richest Quarter Horse races. The Futurity, at a challenging 400 yards, is race eight on a big nine-race card that gets underway at 12:55 p.m.

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Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 -   The seventh edition of AJAX DOWNS' popular BATTLE OF THE BREEDS races kicks off the September 18 card of Quarter Horse racing going as the first race with a 12:55 post time. Also racing on Wednesday is reigning Horse of the Year SNOW MOOSE in the Gridiron Gallop and in the seventh race, stakes winner and top sire MARYLAND MAGIC makes his 2024 debut.

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Filly Says Bye Bye to Boys in Norman Picov Derby

Filly Says Bye Bye to Boys in Norman Picov Derby

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AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - The ladies dominated a huge card at Ajax Downs on September 11 as RBYBYBABY roared to victory over the boys in the $50,490 NORMAN PICOV DERBY for 3-year-old Quarter Horses, and the track's women riders won six of the nine races on a glorious, sunny afternoon.

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Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, Norman Picov Derby Headline Big Quarter Horse Card at Ajax Downs

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, Norman Picov Derby Headline Big Quarter Horse Card at Ajax Downs

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AJAX DOWNS SEPTEMBER 10. 2024 - Two important stakes races, one for 2-year-olds and one for 3-year-olds highlight a nine-race card at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 11.

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World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner

World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner

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Guelph, ON Aug 28-2024 - On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies. 

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