AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Sarah Wincikaby's talented 2-year-old NIIGAANII will meet nine other top juveniles in Wednesday's $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity at Ajax Downs, one of this country's richest Quarter Horse races. The Futurity, at a challenging 400 yards, is race eight on a big nine-race card that gets underway at 12:55 p.m.
AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - The seventh edition of AJAX DOWNS' popular BATTLE OF THE BREEDS races kicks off the September 18 card of Quarter Horse racing going as the first race with a 12:55 post time. Also racing on Wednesday is reigning Horse of the Year SNOW MOOSE in the Gridiron Gallop and in the seventh race, stakes winner and top sire MARYLAND MAGIC makes his 2024 debut.
AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - The ladies dominated a huge card at Ajax Downs on September 11 as RBYBYBABY roared to victory over the boys in the $50,490 NORMAN PICOV DERBY for 3-year-old Quarter Horses, and the track's women riders won six of the nine races on a glorious, sunny afternoon.
AJAX DOWNS SEPTEMBER 10. 2024 - Two important stakes races, one for 2-year-olds and one for 3-year-olds highlight a nine-race card at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 11.
Guelph, ON Aug 28-2024 - On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies.
AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - PRETTY RUNAWAY, a Quarter Horse mare who went viral this spring for her head-banging moves to heavy metal music, posted an upset win in the $39,330 Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity at Ajax Downs on September 1.
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 30, 2024 - Celebrate the Labour Day long weekend this Sunday, September 1 at Ajax Downs with exciting Quarter Horse racing and a fun afternoon with prizes and giveaways. Fans will receive a free t-shirt with a program purchase (while supplies last) and have a chance to win a $50 betting voucher, a foosball table/cooler and other prizes. The first race post time is 12:55 p.m.
Join our guest speaker, author and top Canadian Equine Lawyer - Catherine Willson on how the law impacts your horses, your business, and you!
Dana Willett’s lifelong passion for horses transformed over many years, evolving into a dream both simple and profound. At an early age, Dana’s love for horses began with riding. She quickly became a “barn rat” as she put it, doing every chore possible in exchange for riding time on any available steed.
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 25, 2024 - It was a spectacular summer afternoon at Ajax Downs for the annual FAMILY FUN DAY for the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday as a huge crowd enjoyed exciting Quarter Horse racing.