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1. Grand River Raceway season opens June 5

   June 5, 2019 6:30 PM Comments Off on Grand River Raceway season opens June 5

   And they’re off!

   Grand River Raceway’s 16^th race season kicks off Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm.

   Opening night’s race card also includes four Grassroots divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes for three-year-old trotting colts.

   Fun & Frivolity Friday Race Night returns this year with the fan-favourite Drive A Racehorse event included most Friday race nights. Guests of all ages can sign-up the night-of at the Tarmac Booth to experience the thrill of driving a racehorse (accompanied by a professional) on the racetrack.

   All Fun & Frivolity Friday Race Nights also include an extended Tarmac Show between the races and The NEIGHbourhood kids’ activity area in the new Homestretch Tent.

   Visitors to Grand River Raceway will notice some changes to the facility as Elements Casino undergoes renovations. The Guest Care Counter, as well as betting windows and TV monitors for viewing the races, have been temporarily relocated to the new 3,200 sq. ft. First Turn Tent, located beside the Lighthouse Restaurant. During this time, temporary signage and site maps have been installed to help guests find their way around the facility.

   Live harness racing is featured on most Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from June 5 through September 27. Details about dinner reservations for the $20.99 Race Night Buffet can be found online.

   Other special racing events include the fifth annual Ren’s Pets Wiener Dog Races (July 5) and the 29^th Industry Day horse racing celebration featuring the Battle Of Waterloo (August 5).

   Grand River Raceway’s 10-race program for June 5 will be available here (by June 3) and streaming video will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. Parking and admission are always free.

   Photo credit:Grand River Raceway (Dave Landry Photo)

    

2. Industry Day at Grand River Raceway

   August 6, 2018 12:30 PM Comments Off on Industry Day at Grand River Raceway

   Don’t miss the marquee event of Grand River Raceway‘s race season:
   Industry Day 2018

   The annual event is a celebration of racing, highlighted by two major races – The Battle of Waterloo is the signature race, featuring Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts, and the Battle of the Belles is Grand River Raceway’s companion race, contested by Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies.

   Another exciting race is the Ontario Sires Stakes event for three-year-old filly pacers in the Grassroots Series.

   But there’s more to the day, so bring the family along for an afternoon at the races:

   • Admission is free. Parking is too!
   • Kid-friendly activities from Noon to 4pm. There is plenty for the kids to do and they are permitted throughout the grounds, except in the Elements Casino
   • The day features 12 Races. Post time for Race 1 is 12:30pm
   • To participate in prize draws, a program ballot is required. They are available on-site on race day.
   • Hop on the free people-mover anytime between noon – 5pm. It can take you around the backstretch to enjoy the view.

   Come out and enjoy a beautiful day at the prettiest track in Ontario and take in the sights and sounds. Expect an experience!