AJAX DOWNS, MAY 29, 2025 - The queen of the BATTLE OF THE BREEDS races, JESS A DEAL, has won another race against her Thoroughbred counterparts. The stocky 9-year-old mare, owned by Marie Broadstock and Picov Cattle Company, held off Bruno Schickedanz's Determined Love to win the first Battle of the Breeds race of 2025 on May 28.
Guelph, ON - Mar. 27, 2025 - Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team returned to the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on April 30, 2025 in Lynden, ON. The trailer fully stocked with specialized tools and rescue mannequins for the one-day refresher workshop. Hamilton Mounted Police partnered with Equine Guelph for their fifth workshop, highlighting their commitment to enhancing their rescue skills. Additional attendees included York regional police, veterinarians and veter...
For horse owners, turnout is more than just a chance for horses to stretch their legs and enjoy the fresh air. It’s a vital part of equine management that promotes natural behaviors like grazing, provides essential nutrients, and contributes significantly to physical and mental well-being.
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AJAX DOWNS, MAY 27, 2025 - Come out to the Quarter Horse races early on Wednesday, May 28 to catch the return of the popular Battle of the Breeds at Ajax Downs. The first race on Wednesday, with a post time of 1:45 p.m., matches three Quarter horses against two Thoroughbreds at 770-yards, around a turn.
The journey to the racetrack begins at the breeding farm and for Standardbred owner-breeder Tom Rankin, the entire breeding process fuels his passion for harness racing.
Ottawa, Ontario – It was a one-two finish for Montreal’s Maria Yzerman as the 27-year-old amateur show jumping athlete won and placed second in the $15,000 Grand Prix, Presented by Topline Trailers and Equipment Sales, on Saturday, May 24, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.
A decline in Home Market Area wagering has led to decreased funding for critical programs such as the Thoroughbred Improvement Program and the Ontario Sires Stakes. The best way to support the sector is to bet on live racing in Ontario from Ontario.
AJAX DOWNS, MAY 21, 2025- The aptly-named HAD TO BE FABULOUS brushed off eight rivals and a cold wind and rain on Wednesday on her way to an easy one-length victory in the $32,400 QROO Open Derby, the first stakes race of the 2025 Quarter Horse season. The Derby topped another record-breaking day as wagering on the eight-race card was up 94 percent from the same race-day last year.
Ottawa, Ontario – Stephanie Bourassa won the $15,000 Julia MacAngus Memorial Grand Prix on Saturday, May 17, to kick off the show jumping season at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.
