Quarter Horse racing season is back at Ontario track [Video]

Ontario’s sprint kings and queens have been chomping at the bit all winter but are back at work today for the opening day of the 2025 Quarter Horse racing season at Ajax Downs.

The first of 25 race dates gets underway with a seven-race card and a first race post time of 1:45 p.m.

In addition to the regular Wednesday cards, fans can enjoy special event Sundays once a month beginning with a Father’s Day celebration on June 15, as well as Craft Beer day and Family Fun Day and the first Twilight Racing Day on July 2, featuring a 4:15 first race post time.

The popular Battle of the Breeds races, pitting Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in a ‘hook race (around a turn) will be back. Last year the Thoroughbreds won four of the seven races.

Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario president (and trainer) Bob Broadstock is happy to …