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Grand River Raceway appoints new manager

By Louise Frost ·

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is proud to announce Christine Fairhall’s transition into her new role as Raceway Manager. She stepped into this role in preparation of the 2026 harness racing season at GRR. Fairhall transitions into this new role at GRR after Jenna MacDonell, exited the role this past month. Harness racing has been a […]

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Bulldog Hanover filly smashes track record in Battle of the Belles

By Louise Frost ·

ELORA, ON (August 4, 2025) – Records came down and cheers went up from the crowd as Grand River Raceway hosted its annual harness racing Industry Day on Monday, August 4. An all-age record for the Elora, ON five-eighth-mile track was set in one of two blazing Ontario Sires Stakes Gold leg #3 divisions for […]

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Record broken in Battle Of The Belles eliminations

By Louise Frost ·

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is thrilled to welcome guests for the 36th annual Industry Day, happening on Civic Holiday Monday, August 4, with a 12:30 p.m. post time. It’s an exciting afternoon packed with top-tier harness racing and fun for the entire family! GRR is honoured to have Winbak Farm return as Battle of Waterloo presenting sponsor […]

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Battle of Waterloo draws 18; 'Belles attract 17

By Louise Frost ·

ELORA, ON (July 24, 2024) — Eliminations will go for both of Grand River Raceway’s marquee harness racing events after 18 entries were dropped into the box for the Battle of Waterloo, presented by Winbak Farm, while 17 entered for the Battle of the Belles. A total of four eliminations – two for the Battle […]

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Chorizo is 'Top Dog' at the Wiener Dog races

By Louise Frost ·

Elora, ON (July 12, 2024) – Chorizo, the 3-year-old mini dachshund, won the title of Top Dog at Grand River Raceway’s 2024 Wiener Dog Races presented by Dreamland Pet. Chorizo even took home the Dreamland Pet People’s Choice Award, voted on by the community. Competing in the Grand River Raceway races the past two years, […]

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New 5/8th mile track ready to go at Grand River

By Louise Frost ·

ELORA, ON (May 23, 2024) – On Wednesday, June 5, Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicks off another exciting season of harness racing. This year they will be celebrating the first horses racing on their brand new 5/8-mile track. Grand River Raceway will host 48 standardbred race nights this season, including 18 OSS (Ontario Sire Stakes) […]

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