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New to standardbred horseracing? Learn about Ontario Sire Stakes!

Who is Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS)? Established in 1974, it is a program dedicated to promoting the breeding of Standardbred horses in Ontario. They provide…...

Fast Records and Quick Comebacks in Industry Day “Battles” at Grand River

Grand River Raceway celebrated its 35th annual Industry Day on Monday, August 5, welcoming fans and horseplayers to the reconfigured five-eighth mile track i...

New Era for a Grand Tradition: Excitement building on Grand River Raceway’s 5/8 mile track for Industry Day

(Written by Melissa Keith for Grand River Raceway)    Industry Day at Grand River Raceway will have a brand-new feel on Monday, August 5, 2024…....

Grand River Raceway’s 35th Industry Day welcomes the whole community for a fun afternoon at the 5/8-mile track!

Grand River Raceway’s (GRR) 35th Industry Day is Civic Holiday Monday, August 5 with a post time of 12:30 pm! An afternoon of fun for…...

Battle of Waterloo and Battle of the Belles Fields Set for 35th Industry Day

Rookie pacers duked it in record time over the Elora oval in the eliminations for the Battle of Waterloo, presented by Winbak Farm, and the…...

Grand River Raceway’s Battle of Waterloo draws 18; ‘Belles attracts 17

Eliminations will go for both of Grand River Raceway’s marquee events after 18 entries were dropped into the box for the Battle of Waterloo, presented…...

Grand River Raceway Crowns Chorizo Top Dog at the 2024 Wiener Dog Races

Chorizo, the 3-year-old mini dachshund, wins the title of Top Dog at Grand River Raceway’s 2024 Wiener Dog Races presented by Dreamland Pet. Competing in̷...
wiener dogs race with thousands of fans cheering

Grand River Raceway is ready to crown the next Top Dog at the 2024 Wiener Dog Races

Grand River Raceway (GRR) is excited to bring back their most popular race night of the year – Wiener Dog Races!   Also referred to…...

Grand River Raceway Celebrates Opening of New 5/8 Mile Racetrack

Elora, ON – June 12, 2024 – Grand River Raceway is thrilled to announce the official opening of its new 5/8 mile racetrack, marking a…...

Record Breaking Opening Night on New 5/8th Track

ELORA, ON (June 5th, 2024) – On Wednesday, June 5, Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicked off its most exciting season of harness racing yet! The…...