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Ontario Racing (OR) is a horse racing industry association, which was established to assume many of the functions of the Ontario Horse Racing division of the former Ontario Racing Commission. Ontario Racing is responsible for directing breed improvement programs, setting an annual program of races and purses, attracting new horse owners, building a fan base and connecting the industry with government and the general public.
Dana Bernhard from Pin Oak Stud talks about acquiring Hip #631, an Ontario Bred son of Golden Pal out of Golden Ami bred by Tall Oaks (Colleen Dalos) for $275,000 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale out of the Hill 'N' Dale at Xalapa consignment. Bernard said she loves racing at Woodbine Racetrack.
09/21/2026
Proof that new Ontario government funding is working. Ontario Breds sold at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale during the first week averaged $303,947, with 19 yearlings sold for a combined $5.775 million.
https://tip.ontarioracing.com/2026/07/09/ontarios-thoroughbred-industry-receives-additional-funding-of-more-than-10-million/
Jonathan Green of DJ Stables is excited about the two Ontario Bred yearlings he purchased at the Keeneland Sales September Yearling Sale.
09/18/2026
Rob Landry, born in Toronto on Sept. 18, 1962, was twice voted Canada’s Outstanding Jockey (1993 and 1994). He won most of Canada’s biggest races, including the Queen’s Plate with Niigon in 2004. In 2014, he was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Read his CHRHF bio here:
https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com/2014/05/26/robert-landry/
09/16/2026
Mark your calendars and plan to be on Saturday, Sept. 26 for a terrific Mohawk Million and Metro Pace card. While you're there, participate in the Bet Ontario Handicapping Contest featuring $1,000 in prizes and a chance to qualify for the $4,000 championship event.
More info here:
https://ontarioracing.com/horse-ownership/bet-ontario-handicapping-contest
09/14/2026
Congratulations to the connections of Souper Survivor, winner of the $150,000 Bull Page Stakes on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack. Souper Survivor was bred by John Carey, is owned by Racing Canada Inc. and Natural Eight Stable, is trained by William Tharrenos and was ridden by Emma-Jayne Wilson. https://tip.ontarioracing.com/2026/09/14/ontario-breds-elysian-field-stunningly-perfect-and-souper-survivor-score-stakes-at-woodbine/
09/14/2026
The 2026 Keeneland September Yearling Sale begins today (Sept. 14) in Lexington, KY, and it's another opportunity to access more than $20 million in purses and rewards restricted to Ontario Breds.
Beginning in Wednesday's third session, 76 Ontario Bred horses are due to go through the auction ring at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.
This year, Ontario Breds are worth even more thanks to additional annual government funding of $10 million.
The Keeneland September Yearling Sale starts today. Seventy-six Ontario Bred horses are due to go through the ring beginning this Wednesday through the final session on Saturday, Sept. 26.
More information here:
https://tip.ontarioracing.com/2026/09/14/your-shopping-list-for-ontario-breds-selling-at-the-keeneland-september-yearling-sale/
Your Ontario Bred shopping list is here via pdf:https://tip.ontarioracing.com/wp-content/uploads/Ontario-Bred-Shopping-List-2026-Keeneland-September-Yearling-Sale-FINAL.pdf
09/14/2026
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Turf Champions Day on Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack was tremendous and William Wong was there to capture the vibe.
09/11/2026
Doug Brown, born in Oshawa, ON on Sept. 11, 1955, was voted Canada’s Driver of the Year seven times and led the Woodbine circuit from 1988 to 1997. In 2006, he was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Read his CHRHF bio here:
https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com/2006/01/02/doug-brown/
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