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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

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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Our June show – the Steel City Spin – was absolutely amazing!!!

Our June show – the Steel City Spin – was absolutely amazing!!!

Three days of Reining and Ranch Classes featuring two full-slates of NRHA, ORHA, and JJ Reining Inc classes. Over 115 individual horses competed in the different classes, NEW for this show was the Reining Maturity on the Friday (for horses 8+), and the Future Reiners class on the Saturday!

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Ainsley Vince Victorious in $10,000 Canadian Hunter Derby At Wesley Clover Parks

Ainsley Vince Victorious in $10,000 Canadian Hunter Derby At Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario – Ainsley Vince and California brought the heat to win the $10,000 Open Canadian Hunter Derby, Presented by Pommies Cider Co., held Sunday, July 6, during the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament I at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

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David Arcand Defends His Title in $40,000 RBC Grand Prix At Wesley Clover Parks

David Arcand Defends His Title in $40,000 RBC Grand Prix At Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario – David Arcand of Boisbriand, QC, won the $40,000 RBC Royal Bank Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Saturday, July 5, during the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament I at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

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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

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

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.

Read more

Our June show – the Steel City Spin – was absolutely amazing!!!

Our June show – the Steel City Spin – was absolutely amazing!!!

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, western riding

Three days of Reining and Ranch Classes featuring two full-slates of NRHA, ORHA, and JJ Reining Inc classes. Over 115 individual horses competed in the different classes, NEW for this show was the Reining Maturity on the Friday (for horses 8+), and the Future Reiners class on the Saturday!

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