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Fab Filly Overcomes Slow Start to win Princess Derby

Fab Filly Overcomes Slow Start to win Princess Derby

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AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 7, 2025 - Overcoming a slow start and some bumping, HAD TO BE FABULOUS turned on the jets late to win the $51,030 Princess Derby for 3-year-old Quarter Horse fillies at Ajax Downs on Wednesday.

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Can anyone beat Had to Be Fabulous?

Can anyone beat Had to Be Fabulous?

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AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 4, 2025 -  A field of nine 3-year-old Quarter Horse fillies will go to post for the $51,030 PRINCESS DERBY at Ajax Downs on August 6, but all eyes will be on HAD TO BE FABULOUS as she goes for her seventh straight victory. The Ontario bred bay comes off an easy win in the Ontario Bred Futurity, and in May, she won the QROOI Derby. The Princess Derby is 350-yards.

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Game Favorite In a Thriller and Mosqueira Wins Three, Naturally

Game Favorite In a Thriller and Mosqueira Wins Three, Naturally

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 31, 2025 - It has been three years since Ruth Barbour retired her multiple champion Quarter Horse Country Boy 123, but last fall, the Hillsburgh, ON veterinarian and horse owner went shopping at an Oklahoma horse sale. She came home with GAME FAVORITE, a $10,000 (US) purchase, who is becoming another exciting horse for his new owner.

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Last Cold Bud is a rising star

Last Cold Bud is a rising star

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 29, 2025 - Ontario Quarter Horse racing has reached the midway point of its 2025 meeting at AJAX DOWNS, and there are eight races lined up for this Wednesday, July 30, with a 1:45 p.m. post time.

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Maryland Magic Does It Again, Now 6 for 6 in 2025

Maryland Magic Does It Again, Now 6 for 6 in 2025

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 22, 2025 -  Spectators crammed Ajax Downs on Sunday, July 20 for the track's annual CRAFT BEER AND CIDER Raceday complete with exciting Quarter Horse racing, live music, vendors, and the popular Dachshund Derby.

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On tap, Craft Beer Day, Quarter Horse Racing Sunday at Ajax Downs

On tap, Craft Beer Day, Quarter Horse Racing Sunday at Ajax Downs

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 18 2025 - The annual CRAFT BEER DAY at Ajax Downs is on tap for this SUNDAY, JULY 20, with a full card of Quarter Horse racing and a chance for fans to sample some of the best local breweries in the Durham region.

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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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