Ontario Racing

The Bet Ontario Handicapping Contest standings are now updated through Leg 4 held at Grand River Raceway. Leg 5 will be Sept. 26 at Woodbine - Mohawk Park for the Mohawk Million / Metro card.
https://ontarioracing.com/horse-ownership/bet-ontario-handicapping-contest

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Tonight, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame will induct its 50th class, which is the perfect time to look back on that incredible inaugural class of 1976. Jennifer Morrison with the story:
https://ontarioracing.com/news-and-results/top-racing-headlines/the-first-44-remembering-the-inaugural-class-of-c

Bob McIntosh, born in Leamington, ON on Aug. 11, 1952, was a seven-time winner of Canada’s Trainer of the Year award and a 16-time Breeders Crown winner whose trainees collectively earned over $106 million lifetime. In 2021, 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/2010/01/05/bob-mcintosh/

Luster has been installed as the even-money favourite for Saturday's King's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack. Check out the story of the grey filly's journey to the Plate.
https://tip.ontarioracing.com/2026/08/10/karma-breeds-success-for-lusters-ravi-sugrim/

Karma breeds success for Luster’s Ravi Sugrim How a man with just one horse bred a $3,500 mare, ended up with the Woodbine Oaks winner and likely King’s Plate favourite and proved even the smallest breeder can succeed if the positive energy is flowing. story by Dave Briggs / Ontario Racing photos courtesy Ravi Sugrim This is a story about kar...

Karma breeds success for Luster’s Ravi Sugrim
How a man with just one horse bred a $3,500 mare, ended up with the likely King’s Plate favourite and proved even the smallest breeder can succeed if the positive energy is flowing.
https://tip.ontarioracing.com/2026/08/10/karma-breeds-success-for-lusters-ravi-sugrim/

(Ravi Sugrim with Luster's brother Whatsyoursismine)

New dates for the Balanced Image and an OSS Grassroots event for 2-year-old trotting colts.

Due to the cancellation of the Aug. 1 card at Hanover Raceway, both the Balanced Image and an OSS Grassroots event for 2-year-old trotting colts have been moved. Details here:
https://oss.ontarioracing.com/balanced-image-moves-to-aug-22-and-29-oss-grassroots-for-2-year-old-trotting-colts-moves-to-sept-4/

It’s a fantastic day at Grand River Raceway for an epic Battle of Waterloo / Industry Day card. Post time is 12:30.

Randy Waples, born in Ontario on July 31, 1965, retired as the all-time leading money-winning driver of races held in Canada, sporting more than 6,600 wins and $131 million. The son of Hall of Fame driver Ron Waples, Randy is perhaps best known as the driver of Hall of Fame trotter San Pail. In 2021, Randy was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Read Randy's CHRHF bio here:
https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com/2021/04/15/randy-waples/

THE ROAD TO INDUSTRY DAY IS SET.

The field is official for the 2026 Battle of Waterloo, with 10 Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts and geldings entered, meaning no eliminations will be required for the $205,000 final on Industry Day (Monday, Aug. 3) at Grand River Raceway.

Battle of Waterloo Field:
• C Script
• Calmbeforstorm
• Gogo Gadget
• No More Exs
• Slick Draw
• Stampede
• The Big Daddy
• The Swooper
• Wheels Up
• Will Farroh

Meanwhile, 12 Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies have been entered for the Battle of the Belles, with two $10,000 eliminations taking place this Monday, July 27. The top four finishers from each elimination, plus one fifth-place finisher selected by lot, will advance to the $165,000 final on Industry Day.

Battle of the Belles – Elimination #1
• In This Moment
• Lyons Bulldog
• Aceandaten
• Aint She A Pistol
• Jersey Bulldog
• Silk Lace

Battle of the Belles – Elimination #2
• Cattle Belle
• Lyons Flurry
• Money Carlo
• Cupcakesontuesday
• Rhymes With Regina
• My Bets On Bob

The future stars of Ontario harness racing are ready to shine.

Post Time: Monday, July 27 – 6:20 p.m. at Grand River Raceway.