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February 2, 2024
The Ontario Sires Stakes program will open its 50th anniversary season on Sunday, May 19 with the three-year-old trotting colts squaring off in Grassroots action on the Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup program at Flamboro Downs.
January 11, 2024
The deadline to register an Ontario sire with Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program to stand stud in Ontario for the 2024 breeding season without a penalty is due Monday, Jan. 15.
August 31, 2023
Georgian Downs cancelled live harness racing on Tuesday, Aug. 29 midway through the card due to unsafe track conditions, and as a result the Prospect Series division slated as the eighth race was not contested.
June 5, 2023
Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) Committee announced on Monday, June 5 that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has accepted its proposal to align the qualifying standard for the Prospect Series with the standard for overnight races.
April 12, 2023
The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) has welcomed Dale McNeill as its Executive Director as the organization continues to serve as the united voice for Ontario harness horsepeople.
December 5, 2022
Stallion registration with the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program for the 2023 breeding year is now open. The deadline for registration is Jan. 16, 2023.
November 3, 2022
Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) committee is dedicated to ensuring the SIP and its flagship Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) remain industry leading programs. In the spirit of that endeavour, the SIP committee is engaging in a consultation process with industry stakeholders to shape the program beginning with the 50th anniversary season of the OSS in 2024 and to lead the program into another 50 years of excellence.
February 4, 2022
One of North America’s leading stakes programs, the Ontario Sires Stakes and its accompanying Prospect Series are back in full force for 2022, launching Confederation Cup weekend, May 21 and 22, at Flamboro Downs.
February 1, 2022
Six new stallions will join the Standardbred ranks in Ontario in 2022, for a total of 55 registered Ontario Sires.