January 23, 2012»
PRESS RELEASE
Ajax Downs Hires "New Track Man"
Ajax Downs is pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Jabelmann has joined the management team in the capacity of Maintenance Manager effective February 6, 2012.
October 20, 2011»
NEWS RELEASE
QROOI and Ajax Downs - New Agreement Furthers Quarter Horse Racing in Ontario
Sunday September 18 »
This race was "Zoomin" for sure!! With a late burst of speed, ZOOMIN AFTER SIX, with Jockey Helen Vanek in the irons, steals the win from ZOOMIN ON CORONA at the wire to win the $145,500 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity
Photo by Clive Cohen - New Image Media
Tuesday September 6 »
A well-deserved kiss for COURVILLE GOT GAME, winner of one of Canada's richest races - the 38th running of the Alex Picov Memorial Championship. Jockey Helen Vanek soars across the finish to grab the big slice of the $120,900 pie.
Photo by Clive Cohen - New Image Media
Tuesday August 30 »
She's Back!!! Jockey Kim Ito beams after a spectacular win aboard ONE KOOL WAVE in the 26th running of the All Canadian Derby. Kim has battled back from a serious injury sustained on opening day this year. She's obviously back in fine form and ONE KOOL WAVE is in fine form as well - now 11 for 12 lifetime at Ajax Downs.
Photo by Laurie Overton
Sunday August 21 »
TSUNAMI 09 takes the track by storm to win the 35th running of the All Canadian Futurity with Jockey Jesse Daigrepont on board for a terrific ride.
Photo by New Image Media -Clive Cohen
The winner of the 2nd running of the Maiden Stakes... well... It just HADTOBEFANDANGO - Who Else? Jockey Marty (Bulldog) Mercieca gets the job done with an impressibe win.
Photo by New Image Media -Clive Cohen
Tuesday July 26 »
Derby Princess KATIES AWARD shares her winning moment with Marie and Bob Broadstock (owner and trainer respectively). Jockey Jesse Daigrepont guides KATIES AWARD to a convincing flight across the wire to capture the 4th running of the Princess Stakes Derby.
Photo by New Image Media -Clive Cohen
Sunday July 17 »
IM EXTRA DOWN HOME - with Jockey Brian Bell all smiles after their wire to wire win of the first ever Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity.
Photo by Laurie Overton
Tuesday July 12 »
CLASSIC ROCK! Winner and still reigning champion of the All Canadian Classic - ROCKISH, with Jockey Ramon Dominguez in the irons, shows them how it's done- battling a crowded start- but not to be denied at the wire.
Photo by New Image Media
Sunday July 10 »
This lady loves speed! Today's 5th Running of the Princess Stakes Futurity belongs to LEANINTOIT and her favourite escort Jockey John McInerney.
Photo by Laurie Overton
Sunday June 19 »
It HAD TO BE FANDANGO! The longest shot on the board wins the 34th running of the Maple Leaf Derby in style with a beaming Jockey Chelsey Willick aboard.
Photo by Laurie Overton
Sunday June 12 »
LEANINTOIT had her eye on the prize, capturing the 35th running of the Maple Leaf Futurity with a convincing win.
An emotional Jockey, John McInerney revels in the victory with a big kiss for injured Jockey Kim Ito.
Photos:Laurie Overton
Tuesday June 7 »
JESSSHAZOOM zooms through the field with Jockey David Piques at the reins, for an outstanding finish, winning today's 6th running of the Ajax Downs Classic.
Photo: New Image Media
Tuesday May 31 »
Maple Leaf Derby Trials were the Catch of the Day! Check out all the Qualifiers and join us for the Final on Sunday June 19th
Tuesday May 25 »
All eyes were on the contenders for the Ajax Downs Classic
Be sure to Check out all the Qualifiers and don't miss the final on Tuesday June 7th!
Sunday May 22 »
The Two Year Olds were out in force for the Maple Leaf Futurity Trials
Be sure to Check out all the Qualifiers and don't miss the final on Sunday June 12th!
Sunday May 15 »
Opening Day off to a Muddy Start
All the rain and mud couldn't keep our star athletes from hittiing the track and getting our Live race season underway.
NEW for 2011 • Race Replays available online
If you missed the Live Racing on race day, take heart... you'll be able to view Race Replays on demand right here
Family Fun Day - Sunday August 21, 2011
Ajax Downs and The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario are working with The Rouge Valley System Hospital Foundation for their 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at Ajax Downs on Sunday August 21, 2011.
