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Grand River Raceway

Grand River Raceway is a dynamic horse racing, gaming and entertainment destination located in the beautiful village of Elora, ON.
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We're open year-round.

09/13/2024

We are back with another segment of . Tune in to find out Conley's on this Fantastic Friday! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week

09/12/2024

Some photos from National Caretaker Appreciation Day
Tiffany Chantel Photography

09/10/2024

Ontario Racing is hosting a Racetrack Surfaces Symposium on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Grand River Raceway in The GrandWay Events Centre building.

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn from some of North America’s leading racetrack professionals, equipment providers and researchers, including demonstrations of current racetrack maintenance technology.

LEARN MORE : https://grandriverraceway.com/event/ontario-racing-racetrack-surfaces-symposium/

09/09/2024

NO TRAINING TOMORROW - Tues, Sept 10!
Track maintenance is scheduled.

09/09/2024

It was an exciting night last Friday!

Top rookie trotters took centre stage as the celebration tour made its penultimate stop at Grand River Raceway Friday.

Read More: https://bit.ly/4ecd7ro

09/09/2024

Looking for a fun night out with a beautiful meal and spooky ambiance? Get tickets to The GrandWay Events Centre’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on Oct 5… you won’t be disappointed…

https://buytickets.at/thegrandway/1366393

Our fall is getting spooooky ...we've got out Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun live on Sat, Oct 5! 👻

Enjoy a full chef-curated beautiful 3-course meal and interactive show where you will help to solve the mystery of who murdered who!?

LEARN MORE: https://thegrandway.com/event/murder-mystery-ghouls-just-wanna-have-fun/
Presented by Murder For Hire

09/07/2024

A great night!!

The top two-year-old trotters in the Ontario Sires Stakes program invaded Grand River Raceway on Friday evening, Sept. 6 for the fourth leg of the Gold Series.

09/06/2024

Ohhh fun prizes for tonight’s Ontario Sires Stakes 50th celebration! Come out for dinner/drinks and enjoy great horseracing👍🏻

🏁 Make your way to Grand River Raceway this evening and get ready to win prizes!

Enter our Favourite Racetrack contest for a shot at scoring a set of four exclusive OSS wine glasses. 🍷 Plus, be one of the first 200 entries and you can snag a FREE Anniversary Hat! 🎉

09/06/2024

NO TRAINING on Tues, Sept 10!
Track maintenance is scheduled for that day. Thanks!

09/05/2024

TOMORROW 👏🏻👏🏻 join us starting at 6.30pm post time to enjoy a great night of Ontario Sires Stakes horseracing!

The Anniversary celebration tour is making its penultimate stop tomorrow at Grand River Raceway.

Read More: https://bit.ly/4e8XWPG

09/04/2024

We are back with another segment of . Tune in to find out Conley's on this Wonderful Wednesday! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week

09/04/2024

This Fri, Sept 6, GRR is celebrating all of the fantastic, hardworking, giving caretakers! They'll be spoiled with a few gifts - including a free meal sponsored by Central Ontario Standardbred Association - COSA

We can't wait to show our appreciation ❤️

09/03/2024

As we reminisce about Harness the Hope Night...here are some memorable moments that Picture Us captured at their photo booth!

09/03/2024

Harness the Hope last Friday was a huge success! Thank you to all who made it such an uplifting evening.

Read more about the pinkest night at GRR here: https://grandriverraceway.com/the-3rd-annual-harness-the-hope-night-was-a-huge-success/

09/03/2024

OSS 50th is coming up this Friday, Sept 6, post time 6:30pm!! Here's a feature story by Robert Smith on the history of OSS at GRR to reflect on how the time has passed: https://oss.ontarioracing.com/oss-50th-anniversary-with-nods-to-the-past-grand-river-raceway-is-a-track-built-for-the-modern-era/

09/03/2024

On Friday we hosted a silent auction to help support Harness the Hope
Raising… an incredible $2500!!!! Extra dollars to our total
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing donors!!!
Thank you for all you do to kick cancer and support the community.
Next time you’re shopping don’t forget it’s out local businesses that are the first to step up and help ❤️

YOUtopia Medical Spa
Ron Wilkin Jewellers
Ron Wilkin Jewellers On Mill
Studio Boutique
The GrandWay Events Centre
The Raceway at the Western Fair District
Wilowhead Family Farm

09/02/2024

We're celebrating National Caretakers Appreciation Day at Grand River Raceway this Fri, Sept 6! It's a fun night to celebrate all the amazing caretakers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. During the evening GRR will be providing caretakers with...
👉prizes and other giveaways
👉 Wilson's Tack & Vet gift pack for winning grooms
👉FREE hot meal provided by The GrandWay Events Centre, sponsored by Central Ontario Standardbred Association - COSA

Thank you for all you do! ❤️

09/01/2024

We are celebrating the OSS 50th next Fri, Sept 6! Join us for a great night of racing… post time 6:30 pm👏🏻

From Robert Smith, with the celebration tour heading to Grand River Raceway next Friday, here's a look at the track's history as one that was proudly built for the modern era, with nods to the past.

Read More: https://oss.ontarioracing.com/oss-50th-anniversary-with-nods-to-the-past-grand-river-raceway-is-a-track-built-for-the-modern-era/

08/31/2024

Such a fun night with A LOT of pink!! Thank you to all who came out and/or supported Harness the Hope Night at Grand River Raceway!!!

We raised over $25,000! A huge thanks to Grand River Agricultural Society for matching all donations up to $12,500 😮

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

08/31/2024

Harness the Hope Night is kicking off with a bang! Tammy and Char from Studio Boutique

08/30/2024

Lauren singing the National Anthem for Harness the Hope 🩷

08/30/2024

It's Harness the Hope Night and we are back with another segment of . Tune in to find out Conley's on this Fantastic Friday! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week.

08/30/2024

Our silent auction is ready for bids…come to the The GrandWay Events Centre hall to place your bid. No online auction, it’s all in person!

Thank you to our auction donors!!

08/30/2024

Finishing touches on tonight’s silent auction for Harness the Hope
Check out these incredible diamond earrings, one of many fabulous items in the auction tonight!!!

Open to onsite bidding only so come on down and party with us… no ticket required!!!!

Thanks to our increidble donors
Ron Wilkin Jewellers
Ron Wilkin Jewellers On Mill

08/30/2024

TONIGHT is Harness the Hope night...we are wearing our pink and building a community around those affected by cancer!! All donations for tonight's event will be matched by Grand River Agricultural Society up to $12,500 and donated to Harness the Hope

Check out what is going on tonight!
💗silent auction
💗50/50
💗photobooth
💗best dress competition
💗food trucks..and more!

08/30/2024

TOMORROW… wear your PINK for our Harness the Hope Night and maybe you could win a prize😀

Racing at Grand River Raceway this Friday! Don’t forget to show your support and sport your “PINK” on the track! “Best Dressed in the Backstretch” Contest is back! Sponsored by McIntosh Pro Line and Wilson's Tack & Vet

08/29/2024

We're celebrating National Caretakers Appreciation Day at Grand River Raceway on Fri, Sept 6! On Friday, caretakers will have a free hot meal provided by Central Ontario Standardbred Association - COSA and few other goodies on the day!

Thank you for all you do!

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7445 Wellington County Road 21
Elora, ON
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http://www.GrandRiverRaceway.com/

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We are back with another segment of #CashInWithConley. Tune in to find out Conley's #PickOfTheNight on this Fantastic Friday! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week @ConleyPicksGRR @HPIbet

We are back with another segment of #CashInWithConley. Tune in to find out Conley's #PickOfTheNight on this Wonderful Wednesday! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week @ConleyPicksGRR @HPIbet

It's Harness the Hope Night and we are back with another segment of #CashInWithConley. Tune in to find out Conley's #PickOfTheNight on this Fantastic Friday! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week. @ConleyPicksGRR @HPIbet

We are back with another segment of #CashInWithConley. Tune in to find out Conley's #PickOfTheNight on this Wonderful Wednesday ! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week @ConleyPicksGRR @HPIbet

We are back with another segment of #CashInWithConley. Tune in to find out Conley's #PickOfTheNight on this Marvelous Monday Night! Like, Share or comment for your chance to be entered into a draw for a $50 HPI gift card. To be drawn at the end of the week @ConleyPicksGRR @HPIbet

We have a special treat for our horseplayers this evening. TONIGHT ONLY - Race 5 & 9 Super Hi-5 is offering a guaranteed pool of $7,500! We had some great payouts on Wednesday's card...so don't miss out tonight! #horseracing #elora

A great day ahead…INDUSTRY DAY is TODAY!! Free family fun 12-4 pm Post time for the races is 12.30pm until 4.30/5!!

Wiener dog races are a GOOOO!!! Come on down and watch them race tonight🐶👏🏻

Have you met River? He's Grand River Raceway's Wiener Dog Race mascot and he has some cool swag he shared with Louise...you can purchase yours this Friday, July 12 at the Wiener Dog Races. Baseball hats = $25 Grandy Stuffies $10 (tax incl) Join us for all the adorable fun starting at 6:30 pm!

Don't mind us...we're just reminiscing about last year's Wiener Dog Races! We cannot wait for this year's happening on Friday, July 12...join us for more fun and of course a lot of adorableness!!! Get all the details here: https://grandriverraceway.com/event/wiener-dog-race-2024/ Vote for the Dreamland Pet People's Choice Award here: https://strawpoll.com/GPgVY3V64na Choose who is the wiener dog you are cheering for! #wienerdog #elora

Louise, our Marketing Coordinator, got to chat with our awesome Presenting Sponsors of the 2024 Wiener Dog Races - Dreamland Pet ! Tori shares Dreamland’s excitement for the races happening on Friday, July 12… Don’t forget to vote for The People’s Choice award here: https://strawpoll.com/GPgVY3V64na Event Details here: https://grandriverraceway.com/event/wiener-dog-race-2024/

CARRYOVER ALERT!

We have a carryover of more than $4,100 into tonight’s late Super Hi-5 in race 9 where the pool is estimated at $20,000!

We are back in action tonight! 🐎 Check out what driver Colin Kelly had to say about new track.

We are back in action tonight! Here’s what Colin Kelly had to say about driving on the new track.

First race card of the year ✔️ Check out what driver Anthony Haughn had to say about the new track🐎

Opening day ✔️ Here’s what Driver Anthony Haughn had to say about the new track🐴

Bob McClure wins the first race on the new 5/8th of a mile track with Forbidden Treasure in 2:00.4.

Here’s what Trevor Henry and Shannon Henry are saying about the new 5/8-mile track! Opening night is June 5 😃

It’s lookin’ reeeeal good out here… June 5…it all begins!! #newtrack #elora

Giddy up, racing enthusiasts! The thrill of the track is about to gallop straight into your living room with an hour-long TV special of "Ontario Racing UNFILTERED". Picture this: the thundering hooves, nail-biting finishes, and heart-pounding excitement of the finish line – all captured in glorious prime time! For the very first time, OLG and Ontario Racing are teaming up to give you a front-row seat to the high-stakes drama and unbridled excitement of horse racing in Ontario. This groundbreaking special will offer viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the world of Ontario Racing. From thrilling races to behind-the-scenes footage, Ontario Racing UNFILTERED promises to captivate audiences by showcasing the sport like you’ve never seen it before. But that's not all - we're revving up the excitement on March 28 with exclusive segments on CP24 Breakfast (7:50 am) and Your Morning (8:35 am), giving you a sneak peek into the action-packed world of Ontario Racing UNFILTERED! Get ready to tune in on Saturday, March 30th at 8:00 PM on CTV. Whether you're a seasoned turf aficionado or a newcomer to the sport, Ontario Racing UNFILTERED promises to deliver an unforgettable thrill ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat! So, gather your friends, grab your snacks, and saddle up for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we take you on a journey through the exhilarating world of Horse Racing in Ontario! It’s a must watch for horse racing!