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Had to Be Fabulous Headlines Ontario Bred Futurity Trials, brother 'Ivory' entered in Maturity

Had to Be Fabulous Headlines Ontario Bred Futurity Trials, brother 'Ivory' entered in Maturity

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 16, 2024 - Two Trials for the $55,000 Ontario Bred Futurity plus the $39,960 Ontario Bred Maturity, featuring the great Had to Be Ivory, highlight an action-packed card of racing at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, July 17.

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Fabulous Ontario Bred Futurity Trials for Juveniles Highlight July 10 Racing at Ajax Downs

Fabulous Ontario Bred Futurity Trials for Juveniles Highlight July 10 Racing at Ajax Downs

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 9 2024 - Fourteen Ontario-bred 2-year-old Quarter Horses will contest two Trials for the $55,000-added Ontario Bred Futurity this Wednesday, July 10 at Ajax Downs. The 10 fastest qualifiers will advance to the final on July 31.

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Team Canada’s Paris 2024 equestrian dressage and eventing teams unveiled

Team Canada’s Paris 2024 equestrian dressage and eventing teams unveiled

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TORONTO (July 5, 2024) – Equestrian Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the roster of Team Canada equestrian dressage and eventing athletes nominated to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Hawkin the Straw and Helen Vanek Take Ontario Bred Derby

Hawkin the Straw and Helen Vanek Take Ontario Bred Derby

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 3, 2024 - Erik and Joyce Lehtinen's HAWKIN THE STRAW broke like a bullet from the gate in the $56,880 Ontario Bred Derby at Ajax Downs on Wednesday and held off all rivals to win the 300-yard dash by a head in front of a large, boisterous crowd.

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Norman Seeking to Take Ontario Bred Derby by Storm

Norman Seeking to Take Ontario Bred Derby by Storm

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AJAX DOWNS, JULY 2, 2024 - Some of Ajax Downs' top 3-year-old Quarter Horses will vie for the winner's share of the $56,880 purse in the 13th edition of the ONTARIO BRED DERBY on Wednesday, July 3. The 300-yard Derby has attracted a strong field of the 10 fastest qualifiers from two Trials held on June 12. The Derby final is race six on Wednesday and first race post time is 1:30 p.m.

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Days of Firsts: Trainer McInerney's First Winner Takes Auction Futurity; jockey Benitez wins his first two stakes

Days of Firsts: Trainer McInerney's First Winner Takes Auction Futurity; jockey Benitez wins his first two stakes

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 26, 2024 - It was an afternoon of firsts at Ajax Downs on June 26 as trainer JOHN MCINERNEY won his first race sending out Richard Wincikaby's FATE ZOOMIN to win the $35,650 Stallion Auction Futurity. The 2-year-old filly was also the first stakes winner for 21-year-old jockey Christian Benitez who doubled up when he won the $34,020 Unclassified Stakes aboard James Bogar's LADY ALICE.

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Study to Examine Selenium blood concentration in Ontario Broodmares and foals 

Study to Examine Selenium blood concentration in Ontario Broodmares and foals 

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Guelph, ON – The University of Guelph, a leader in equine education, is proud to announce its upcoming Equine Health Event. This two-day event will be held on July 15 and 16, 2024.

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Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday

Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 25, 2024 -  Racing fans coming out to Ajax Downs this Wednesday, June 26 are in for a treat with two stakes races on a big, seven-race card. The final for the $34,020 Unclassified Stakes has a competitive field of 10 going 330-yards and the second running of the $35,650 Stallion Auction Futurity has a fascinating field of nine 2-year-olds. First race post time is 1:30 p.m.

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Canada’s 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Athletes Named To Show Jumping Team

Canada’s 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Athletes Named To Show Jumping Team

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Ottawa, ON, June 20, 2024 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to officially announce the talented young athletes that will represent Canada at the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in Traverse City, MI from Jul. 30 - Aug. 4, 2024.

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Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo

Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 16, 2024 -  It was another successful Father's Day at Ajax Downs on June 16 as a large and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed an exciting afternoon of Quarter Horse Racing, draws for prizes, a t-shirt giveaway plus the popular Battle of the Breeds race pitting Quarter Horses versus Thoroughbreds.

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