Despite a delayed opening and facing some restrictions, Clinton Raceway held their season opener under sunny skies and welcomed race fans back to the Huron County Oval this afternoon.
The eleven race matinee kicked off at 1:30pm and while the entire facility wasn't finished, fans made the best of it and came out to support the local high school in their trackside fundraiser. CHSS was able to raise just over $5000 thanks to race sponsors and the generous public supporting their afternoon efforts.
"It was really great to get back and welcome fans to the new facility" states Marketing Manager Jessica Carnochan. "While it's not exactly where we'd like it to be, more things went right than wrong today." she adds.
This Sunday, the Huron County Oval is set to welcome fans back for another season of live harness racing after a two week delay due to construction of the new grandstand facility.
While racing will commence this Sunday as scheduled, some features will be limited, as construction on the project is ongoing.
Race fans can expect to utilize the lower floor of the grandstand, including washrooms, wagering, customer service, food and beverage. Unfortunately the stadium seating will not be accessible at this time, and will be completed for Sunday, June 15.
Plenty of seating will be available trackside in the seasons event tent, on the patio and temporary bleachers will be set up in the homestretch. As always, fans are encouraged to pack a lawn chair.
This afternoon Clinton Raceway applied to the AGCO to amend its 2025 season. Canceling Sunday, May 18th and 25th and adding Sunday September 7th and 14th to the schedule.
“Until today, we were confident that we would receive partial occupancy to use the building, however, after further inspections, it is not achievable.” comments Clinton Raceway General Manager, Ian Fleming. “We are confident we will be ready to race on Sunday, June 1, 2025.” he ads.
With over 25 applications received for our Day at the Races Fundraising events, Management is diligently working on putting together a schedule for the 2025 season. Only 15 race dates are available to host fundraisers during the season. Opening Day is set for Sunday, May 18 and the season will run through the entirety of summer, closing out the season on Sunday, August 31.
After more than five decades as Huron’s home for harness racing, the grandstand at Clinton Raceway is due for a major upgrade this fall.
Known as one of Ontario’s grassroots jewels, the site features live harness racing, a casino and simulcast race coverage as well as a nearby playground and skatepark. Adding a modern 400-person grandstand will enhance the experience and ensure harness racing continues to be a cherished part of the sports landscape in Huron County and beyond.
Clinton ON. - Perhaps it’s the longer days, the low setting sun, the smell of fresh cut grass or the feel of the warm breeze that remind you summer is just around the corner. For many that reside in the quaint, Southern Ontario town of Clinton, it’s the sound of thundering hooves, the echo of the announcer spanning across the ½ mile track and the resounding cheers at the finish line as the longshot surges at the wire.
It has already been a successful season at Clinton Raceway, but the track still has some major unfinished business before it closes out the 2022 season on Labour Day Weekend. On Sunday, Sept. 4, the track will play host to the 42nd edition of its annual Charity Drivers Challenge. The event — which has raised some $343,000 for various local charities in its history — pits the top four local drivers against four top reinsmen from the nation’s top Woodbine Mohawk Park circuit.
Power And Grace completed the sweep of the Clinton Raceway signature trots by capturing the Seventh-Annual Vic Hayter Memorial Trot on Sunday (Aug. 7) in track-record fashion.
Clinton Raceway is set to kick off its ninth card of racing in the 2022 season, and they are bringing back a fan favourite attraction. The Super Sunday show returns to the Huron County oval this Sunday (July 24th) with fan’s favourite track side games.
Fans were treated to a great day of racing action and giveaways at Clinton Raceway on Sunday (July 17) for Fan Appreciation Day. A large crowd of almost 1,000 people gathered at the Huron County oval to receive a well deserved thank you for supporting the racetrack every season for the last 52 years.
After two eliminations for the 2022 Kin Pace, a stellar field of eight Ontario-sired three-year-old fillies have emerged to battle for the lion’s share of $50,500 on Sunday (July 3) at Clinton Raceway.
Ontario-sired three-year-old pacing fillies faced off in two Kin Pace eliminations on a scorching Sunday afternoon (June 26) at Clinton Raceway. Trainer Nick Gallucci swept both $7,500 eliminations with heavy favourites Velvet Stinger and Raptors Won, securing favourable post draws in the $50,500 final.
