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Who will be crowned the Princess Derby winner this Wednesday at Ajax Downs?

Who will be crowned the Princess Derby winner this Wednesday at Ajax Downs?

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AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 6, 2024 - Owner JOHN WILSON of New Liskeard, ON has a pair of aces for the $51,840 PRINCESS DERBY for 3-year-old fillies at Ajax Downs on August 7. Wilson's RBYBYBABY and EXPEDIANT won both Trials at 350 yards on July 21 and their final times were separated by just 1/100th of a second.

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Elvis Rocks Ajax Downs in Ontario Bred Futurity

Elvis Rocks Ajax Downs in Ontario Bred Futurity

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 31, 2024 - ELVIS THE FAMOUS and jockey Diego Benitez rocked Ajax Downs on Wednesday, July 31 with a convincing win in the $59,265 Ontario Bred Futurity for 2-year-olds, upsetting his heavily favoured stablemate, the previously undefeated Had to Be Fabulous.

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Fabulous Field for $59,265 Ontario Bred Futurity at Ajax Downs; Ed Walton Retires From Saddle

Fabulous Field for $59,265 Ontario Bred Futurity at Ajax Downs; Ed Walton Retires From Saddle

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 30. 2024 - Ten Ontario bred 2-year-olds will race for the bulk of a $59,265 purse for the 4th running of the Ontario Bred Futurity on Wednesday, July 31 at Ajax Downs.

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Paris 2024: Eventing Cross-Country

Paris 2024: Eventing Cross-Country

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July 28, 2024, Paris, FRA –The sun shone down on the picturesque and historic grounds of the Chateau de Versailles to ensure perfect conditions would create the much-anticipated backdrop for Paris 2024’s day two of equestrian competition.

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Paris 2024 Daily Update: Eventing Dressage

Paris 2024 Daily Update: Eventing Dressage

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Paris, July 27, 2024 - Canada’s national eventing team have been working over the last two and a half years on their collaboration and teamwork, rebuilding their program and approach.

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Team Canada announces changes to equestrian dressage team

Team Canada announces changes to equestrian dressage team

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PARIS (July 26, 2024) – On Friday, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced updates to the previously announced roster of Team Canada equestrian dressage athletes nominated to compete at Paris 2024.

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Craft Beer Day: Huge Crowd at Ajax Downs, 'Jess' Wins Battle of the Breeds

Craft Beer Day: Huge Crowd at Ajax Downs, 'Jess' Wins Battle of the Breeds

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 22, 2024: On a hot July afternoon, the racing action at Ajax Downs was sizzling and the grandstand and track apron were packed with fans for Craft Beer and Cider Day.

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Canadian Para Equestrian Team Nominated For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Canadian Para Equestrian Team Nominated For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

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Ottawa, July 19, 2024 – A team of three Para dressage riders and their horses have been nominated to represent Canada in Para equestrian at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Equestrian Canada announced Friday.

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Craft Beer and Cider Day, Battle of the Breeds at Ajax Downs July 21

Craft Beer and Cider Day, Battle of the Breeds at Ajax Downs July 21

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 19, 2024 - Ajax Downs will hold a special event Sunday on July 21, CRAFT BEER AND CIDER Day, with an eight-race card of Quarter Horse racing featuring local beer vendors, Lowlands Fire Foodtruck, the popular band Two for the Show and a T-shirt giveaway for each program purchase.

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Snow Moose Conquers Had to Be Ivory in Ontario Bred Maturity

Snow Moose Conquers Had to Be Ivory in Ontario Bred Maturity

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 17, 2024 - In a surprising upset, SNOW MOOSE, the 2023 Horse of the Year at Ajax Downs, defeated two-time Horse of the Year HAD TO BE IVORY in the 13th edition of the Ontario Bred Maturity on July 17.

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