Temporary Closure
Harness Racing is being postponed due to provincial guidelines. Once Harness Racing is allowed to resume, it will resume without fans for the entirety of Step One in the Roadmap to Re-opening Ontario. We will announce the return of spectators as soon as we are allowed...Kawartha Downs 2021 Season
Another race season is upon us. The first race date of the 2021 season will be May 29, 2021 and will run every Saturday thru till September 25, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you all back to another successful racing season. COVID restrictions will be posted...Kawartha Downs Welcomes Back Some Visitors Starting Saturday, July 25
Starting July 25, 2020, Kawartha Downs will be opening the Saturday night races to spectators, with a maximum capacity of one hundred people. At this time, we will be offering these spaces to owners only, with the option of bringing a guest. All spaces must be booked...Rustys Flying Ties Win Record
Pacing mare Rustys Flying tied the record for wins by a female Standardbred pacer with her 100th career victory on Saturday (July 18) at Kawartha Downs. Reg Gassien was aboard Rustys Flying for trainer Dave Gibson and owner Glenn Tarver of Scarborough, Ont. A...New Race Time: Qualifiers 1:30 pm – Post Time 4:00 pm
Kawartha Downs race times have changed. Beginning Saturday, July 11, we will have Qualifiers begin at 1:30 pm and races start at 4:00 pm. Download the free official race program here.Kawartha Downs will not be hosting a Rusty Wallace Experience in 2020
Consistent with the recommendations of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer related to new precautionary measures for COVID-19, Kawartha Downs is now closed until further notice. We will announce a re-opening date as soon as we can. Thank you to all for your understanding...Rick Forgie Passes
Well known horseman Rick Forgie passed away late last week. He was 53. Rick leaves daughter Tristen, brothers, Perry and Doug Jr. and sister Tammy. Rick will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his...WEG Stakes Payments Due Today
Woodbine Entertainment has issued a reminder to horse owners and trainers of today’s
Saturday’s Mohawk Card Cancelled
Tonight’s card (April 14) of live racing at Mohawk has been cancelled due to freezing