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  1. Centre Wellington Derby Nights

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    Locals love harness racing and we hope you will too.

    Come catch the action at this year’s newest series of races – Centre Wellington Derby Nights!

    A trio of Friday race nights at Grand River Raceway will celebrate our unique community, featuring a race named exclusively for Township of Centre Wellington residents and offering $1,000 in cash prizes.

    Plus for everyone:
    • BBQ specials ($2 hamburgers & hotdogs, $1 pop)
    • Drive a racehorse with the Hands On Horses Program (30 spots)
    • 10 races including Racing Under Saddle with RUS Ontario
    • Kids’ activities and barn tour in The NEIGHbourhood

    Admission and parking are always free.

     

    N0B vs. N1M in the Centre Wellington Derby:

    This summer, the residents of Centre Wellington will head to the track, bearing their postal codes with pride as they compete for $3,000 in prizes and bragging rights as the champions of Centre Wellington Derby NightsPresent your proof of residence at the Registration Table between 5:30 – 7:30.

    The track will host a trio of these events: June 29, July 27 and August 31. The feature race of each evening will be designated as the Centre Wellington Derby and the eight horses in the race will be randomly assigned to a postal code (N1M or N0B). The Centre Wellingtonians representing each postal code are registered for a draw following the race where 10 residents representing the winning horse will share a $1,000 cash prize.

    *Must be 18+. Proof of residency includes photo ID with postal code listed, or photo ID accompanied by addressed letter showing postal code.

    Centre Wellington Derby Nights at Grand River Raceway are presented by the Grand River Agricultural Society.

  2. Industry Day at Grand River Raceway

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    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!

     

     

     

  3. Live racing opens at Grand River Raceway

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    Expect an experience when the live harness racing season returns to Grand River Raceway – one of the BEST tracks in the province of Ontario on Friday, June 1.

    Then plan ahead for live racing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights all summer long!

    • Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from June 4 – September 24
    • Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. from June 6 – September 26
    • Fridays at 6:30 p.m. from June 1 – September 7

    With a race card of between 10 to 12 races, free admission and free parking and lots of fun on the Tarmac Show, it’s fun for the whole family.  And for those over 19th, the OLG Slots are on-site to make for a fun night.

    Enjoy the thrills, the sights and the sounds of live harness racing at Grand River Raceway!

     

    Photo credit: Iron Horse Photography

     

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