BGRA Youth Contests Return in 2025 with Tom Rankin’s Support!
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!
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Fear is rising that tariffs will decimate Ontario's horse racing industry
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
“Continuing Hall of Fame Legacies” Online Stallion Auction, in support of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame begins Friday, January 10!
Ontario Trillium Foundation Supports Horse Sense for Kids in Pelham Fenwick
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.
Gayle Ecker acknowledged for Equine Guelph leadership, inspiring a $7 million bequest
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.
CRACK THE CODE on Equine Welfare - 9th Annual Equine Industry Symposium
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.
"A demolishing win" - Had to Be Ivory Sets Record on Closing Day
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.
Fans in for a Treat on Ajax Downs' Closing Day 🎃
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.
Youth Derby Awards Presented
The 2024 Youth Derby Awards night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance, provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday afternoon and evening.
A Fabulous Alex Picov Memorial Futurity
AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 23, 2024 - The $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity, the richest race at Ajax Downs, came down to inches with the filly HAD TO BE FABULOUS winning the exciting photo finish over PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND at the end of the 400-yard dash for 2-year-olds.