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US tax breaks threaten Canada's horse racing industry

By Dave Briggs ·

TORONTO, ON (OCT. 19, 2026) – The damage Canada’s restrictive and unfair tax laws are causing to Ontario’s horse racing industry was the subject of a recent CTV National News story by Adrian Ghobrial. The story can be read here. It also can be viewed here: As Ontario Racing has previously reported here, and further […]

Canada

Bulldog Hanover leads the charge at record London sale

By Dave Briggs ·

LONDON, ON (OCT. 15, 2026) – New and stable government funding and a diverse lineup of Ontario stallions helped the London Classic Yearling Sale (LCYS) set a new record for average of $32,663 that was the highest in the five years the auction has been operated by the Western Fair District in London, ON. At […]

Canada

Bulldog Hanover filly posts jaw-dropping 1:48.1 in $350,000 Super Final

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 11, 2026) – Jersey Bulldog (Bob McClure) smashed the Canadian, track and OSS record with an ultra-impressive 1:48.1 victory in the $350,000 OSS Super Final for rookie pacing fillies on Saturday (Oct. 10) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Sent off as the 5-2 second choice, the daughter of Bulldog Hanover out of Gallie […]

Canada

Ontario Sired horses more valuable than ever heading into London Classic Yearling Sale

By Dave Briggs ·

LONDON, ON (OCT. 10, 2026) – New government funding for Ontario’s Standardbred industry, and a diverse and powerful stallion lineup, are two key reasons Greg Blanchard said he’s bullish about this year’s London Classic Yearling Sale (LCYS) to be held Oct. 13 and 14 at the J-AAR Expo Centre (formerly the Agriplex) at the Western […]

Canada

Records smashed as Ontario's finest deliver Super Final fireworks

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 10, 2026) – Five Ontario Sires Stakes records were smashed and memorable harness racing victories were tallied one after the other in the $2.8 million Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Super Final card on a beautiful, but chilly Saturday night (Oct. 10) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Eight straight $350,000 Super Finals concluded in […]

Canada

Ontario Sire Stakes $2.8 million Super Finals by the numbers

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 9, 2026) – A quick look at this Saturday’s (Oct. 10) Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Super Finals at Woodbine Mohawk Park by the numbers. 8 races 77 horses, plus 7 Also Eligibles $2.8 million in purses, $350,000 per Super Final 34 trainers with Super Final starters, led by Kyle Fellows with 8 […]

Canada

Beau Jangles vs. the Rocket Man highlights $2.8 million Super Final night

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 8, 2026) – Trainers Dr. Ian Moore and John Pentland said they can’t wait for another round of Beau Jangles (Cattlewash) vs. Redland Rocket Man (Bulldog Hanover), this time in Saturday’s (Oct. 10) $350,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Super Final for 3-year-old pacing colts at Woodbine Mohawk Park. It is carded as […]

Canada

Bulldog Hanover colt wins $100,000 Ontario Sires Stakes in epic style

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 3, 2026) – Totally Tyler (Bulldog Hanover) broke his maiden in epic style, blasting to a 1:49 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) record mile while winning the first of two $100,000 Gold Leg 5 harness racing divisions for 2-year-old pacing colts on Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park. No More Exs won the other […]

Canada

Aceandaten steps up to claim $150,000 Gold victory

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 3, 2026) – Aceandaten won the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 test for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Saturday (Oct. 3) at Woodbine Mohawk Park in 1:51. It was the first Gold harness racing victory for Aceandaten, who is a previous Grassroots winner. Sent off at 4-1, the daughter […]

Canada

D A Johnny Cash sets record in $150,000 OSS Gold Leg 5 event

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 2, 2026) – D A Johnny Cash set a 1:52.3 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) record for 2-year-old trotting colts while winning the lone $150,000 OSS Gold Leg 5 harness racing event on Friday (Oct. 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. It was the first Gold victory of the year for the gelded son […]

Canada

Muscle Mass filly Verily sets new standard with record-breaking performance

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 2, 2026) – Verily (Muscle Mass) smashed the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) record for 2-year-old trotting fillies, previously shared by four fillies, with a 1:53 harness racing score in the first of two $100,000 OSS Gold Leg 5 events on Friday (Oct. 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Fellow division leader Major Contender […]

Canada

Ontario Sired horses to benefit from record purse opportunities

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (OCT. 2, 2026) – The Ontario Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) committee is proud to announce that Ontario Sired horses will be eligible to more than $22.5 million in restricted purses for 2027, including more than $17 million in the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program alone. The new money is part of $14 million […]

USA

From struggling stable to Little Brown Jug glory

By Dave Briggs ·

Milton, ON – Ontario harness racing trainer John Pentland said winning the Little Brown Jug was never on his bucket list. That’s not because he didn’t very much want to win it, just that it seemed so improbable he didn’t dare to dream that big. On Saturday (Sept. 26), two days after his Ontario-sired pupil […]

Canada

Beau Jangles takes top spot in Ontario Sires Stakes standings

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 29, 2026) – Beau Jangles (Cattlewash) claimed top spot in the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) 2026 divisional standings with a 1:49.3 victory in the lone $150,000 OSS Gold Leg 5 division for sophomore pacing colts held on Monday night (Sept. 28) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. With the victory in the final Gold […]

Canada

Bulldog Hanover filly posts minor upset in $150,000 OSS Gold

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 25, 2026) – Shes A Bulldog (Bulldog Hanover) kicked home with authority to win the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 division for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Friday (Sept. 25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park in a career-best 1:49.2. Sent off as the 4-1 third choice in the field of […]

Canada

Touchedbyanangel sets career best in $150,000 Gold

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 12, 2026) – Touchedbyanangel (Archangel) posted a 1:52.1 career-best win, and pushed his lifetime harness racing earnings to brink of $500,000 in the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 division for 3-year-old trotting colts on Saturday (Sept. 12) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Sent off as 9-5 second choice in […]

Canada

Cher Hill posts dominant victory in $150,000 Gold

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 11, 2026) – Cher Hill (Muscle Mass) blasted up the inside and pulled away from the field to dominate the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 5 division for 3-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (Sept. 11) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Sent off as 7-5 second choice in the field of […]

USA

Ontario Bred horses now eligible to $1.42 million Harvest Series

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 11, 2026) – Owners of Ontario Bred horses now have additional opportunities to receive a return on their investment. For the first time, the $1.42 million Harvest Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park is open to both 2- and 3-year-old Ontario Sired and Ontario Bred horses. Ontario Bred horses are those whose dam […]

Canada

McNairs strike twice in $100,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold legs

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 5, 2026) – The father-and-son team of harness racing trainer Gregg McNair and driver Doug McNair won both of the $100,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 4 divisions for 2-year-old pacing colts on Saturday (Sept. 5) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. TH Theo posted his first Gold victory and Atlas Ross remained […]

Canada

Waves Of Fortune gets the nod in $150,000 OSS Gold thriller

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 5, 2026) – Waves Of Fortune (Bettors Delight) edged out a nose victory in a thrilling three-filly photo in the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 4 division for 2-year-old pacers on Saturday (Sept. 5) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. James MacDonald drove the daughter of Bettors Delight—Cozy Beach to the […]

Canada

King Of The North fillies sweep $100,000 Gold divisions

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 4, 2026) – King Of The North fillies Major Contender and Flawless Lady each won a $100,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Leg 4 division for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (Sept. 4) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. In the first division (race 5), Major Contender, sent off at 6-1 in the field of nine, led […]

Canada

Rookie trotting colt Detonater Hanover posts first OSS Gold victory

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (SEPT. 4, 2026) – Detonater Hanover posted his first career Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) victory while winning the lone $150,000 Gold Leg 4 division for 2-year-old trotting colts on Friday (Sept. 4) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The son of Muscle Mass out of Dancing Flames defeated fellow 6-5 shot D A Johnny Cash […]

Canada

Beau Jangles and the challenge of sky high expectations

By Dave Briggs ·

The reigning Canadian and U.S. Horse of the Year has not had the kind of year many expected, but his connections are taking it in stride and thinking the colt may be primed for a comeback. That Beau Jangles’ (Cattlewash) sophomore season has been less-than-perfect is obvious. But his trainer, Dr. Ian Moore, said that […]

USA

Beau Jangles passes $2 million with $150,000 OSS Gold victory

By Dave Briggs ·

MILTON, ON (AUG. 30, 2026) – Beau Jangles (Cattlewash) surpassed $2 million lifetime and equalled his 1:48.3 career-best mile with a harness racing victory in the lone $150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Leg 4 test for 3-year-old pacing colts on Sunday (Aug. 30) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. It was the first win for the reigning […]

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