Ottawa – July 20, 2023 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that Ben Asselin, an equestrian athlete, received a 14-month sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. The athlete’s urine sample, collected during an in-competition sample collection session on June 18, 2022, revealed the presence of d-amfetamine, a prohibited stimulant.
Easy Lover Hanover and Imacutelilmonkey have a few things in common. They are both retired pacers with superstar Somebeachsomewhere figuring prominently in their bloodlines who have found the same wonderful, forever home through the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society.
Ottawa, Ontario – For the second week in a row, Canadian Olympian Amy Millar of Perth, ON, led the victory gallop at Wesley Clover Parks after winning the $50,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Ottawa, ON.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 16, 2023 - Fans flocked to Ajax Downs on Sunday, July 16 for a special Sunday afternoon of Quarter Horse racing on Craft Brewery Day, which highlighted the many outstanding local brewers. On a warm and humid afternoon, visitors to the track took part in T-shirt giveaways and draws for outstanding prizes while enjoying a super card of racing.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 12, 2023 - Longshot SUGAR N PRIDE, making the first start of his career for owner George Coleman, sped to victory in the fastest of two Trials for the upcoming $55,000 Ontario Bred Futurity on a perfect summer's afternoon at Ajax Downs on July 12.
Ottawa, ON July 14, 2023 – Donors are stepping up to help the Canadian Dressage team get to the Pan American Games in October 2023. The community has risen to the challenge that was posed publicly just last week to help close the gap of $60,000 that is needed to send a full team to the Games in Santiago, Chile this fall.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 14, 2023 - Don't miss Ajax Downs' popular CRAFT BREWERY DAY this Sunday, July 16 on a special Sunday racing day.
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 11, 2023 - Fresh off a strong win in the $36,000 Stallion Auction Futurity on June 28, impressive 2-year-old GENERAL SKYWALKER headlines one of two Trials for the Ontario Bred Futurity at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, July 12. The final for the Ontario bred Futurity is worth $55,000-added and will be run on August 2.
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