Mississauga, ON — During the past year, Standardbred Canada has been a vocal supporter of Ontario’s Long-Term Funding Agreement in this province.

The recent announcement concerning Gateway Casino moving from The Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ont.,  is problematic and concerning on many fronts.

The announcement has once again raised questions on the security and future of the over 125 race dates scheduled at Western Fair, a designated Signature racetrack in Ontario.

The Raceway at Western Fair District ranks number two in Canada for generating Standardbred racing handle, second only to Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Western Fair is one of the few racetracks offering winter racing, and potentially year-round dates for participants, both locally and from around the province.

Standardbred Canada wishes to emphasize that continued racing at Western Fair is of paramount importance to the sport on a national level and encourages all stakeholders to work towards a long-term plan in the immediate future that supports and includes The Raceway at Western Fair District.