AJAX DOWNS, MAY 6, 2025 - The long winter break is over and the fastest breed of equine, the Quarter Horses, are back for another exciting racing season at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, May 7. The first of 25 race dates gets underway with a seven-race card and a first race post time of 1:45 p.m.
Ontario horse racing industry breathes sigh of relief as it escapes latest round of tariff. Ontario’s horse racing industry appears to have been spared tariffs on both sides of the border. That means, for now, horses crossing between Canada and the United States will do so tariff free. Though, it is important to note that given the unpredictability of the U.S. administration, this could all change quickly. So, stay informed before crossing. Ontario Racing maintains a tariffs information page.
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) is pleased to announce that prominent Standardbred breeder and owner Tom Rankin is once again supporting our Youth Contests in 2025!
March 19, 2025 - The Ontario horse racing industry is warning it could be a major casualty in the trade war between the United States and Canada, and the fear is particularly palpable among horse breeders already struggling with rising costs due to inflation.
“Continuing Hall of Fame Legacies” Online Stallion Auction, in support of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame begins Friday, January 10!
Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, joined Brenda Langendoen, Executive Director of Horse Sense for Kids; Mike Britton, Board Member of Horse Sense for Kids, and Marvin Junkin, Mayor of the Town of Pelham, at B’N’R Stables in Fenwick, to announce $112,000 in funding received through the Resilient Communities Fund of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
On Tuesday, October 22 at the Arboretum Centre, Director Gayle Ecker was honoured for her more than 20 years of leadership at Equine Guelph. She was also recognized for inspiring a transformative bequest of approximately $7 million from the Estate of Donna Moore designated for the centre’s operations and equine research.
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.
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.
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.
