QROOI

07/19/2024

QROOI August 1st 2024, Stakes Sustaining Payments Due

Ontario Sires Futurity - sustaining payment

Ontario Sires Stakes Derby - sustaining payment

Norman Picov Derby - sustaining payment

Alex Picov Championship - sustaining payment

06/26/2024

QROOI July 1st 2024, Stakes Nominations/Sustaining Due

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity - sustaining

Princess Stakes Derby - sustaining

Norman Picov Derby - sustaining

Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity - sustaining

Ontario Bred Maturity - sustaining

Princess Maturity - sustaining

Alex Picov Championship - sustaining

06/07/2024

QROOI June 15th 2024, Stakes Nominations/Sustaining Due

Ontario Bred Futurity - sustaining

Ontario Sires Stakes Derby - Nomination

05/22/2024

QROOI June 1st 2024, Stakes Nominations/Sustaining Due

Ontario Bred Futurity - sustaining

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity - Nomination

Alex Picov Futurity - Nomination

Ontario Bred Derby - sustaining

Princess Stakes Derby - sustaining

Norman Picov Derby - Nomination

Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity - Nomination

Ontario Bred Maturity - Nomination

Princess Stakes Maturity - sustaining

Alex Picov Championship - Nomination

04/26/2024

QROOI May 1st, 2024, Stakes Nominations/Sustaining Due

Nominations:
Ontario Bred Futurity nomination
Princess Derby nomination
Ontario Bred Maturity nomination
Princess Maturity nomination

Sustaining:
Bonus Futurity sustaining
Stallion Auction sustaining
Norm Picov Maturity sustaining
Unclassified NB79 sustaining

03/28/2024

Microchipping

The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario had their Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday March 27th. As you may already know, in 2024 AQHA has directed the use of Microchips to replace Tattoos as the form of identification for Racehorses. To facilitate this transition the QROOI has acquired enough microchips to service our horse population and they are now available in the office for pickup. The microchips are dual purpose and will provide temperatures as well as an identification method for your horse. We recommend you have your veterinarian implant the microchips and the QROOI is providing a $20 credit towards this expense. Once microchips are implanted you will be required to setup an appointment with the AQHA Identifier Amanda McCormack to confirm the identity of the horses and their associated chip number to be recorded for Identification purposes. Additional chips may be purchased for $25.

The QROOI will also be placing an order for Chip Readers/Scanners.
There are two types: The Universal HomeScan Reader is the size of a cell phone and will read and display the microchip number and temperature of the equine, and requires 2 AA batteries. This scanner is available for $95 plus applicable tax.
The Universal WorldScan Reader Plus offers faster microchip detection, USB or wireless Bluetooth connectivity. It is designed for increased durability and protection against moisture, longer battery life, sleek contoured design and comes with a protective storage case. It reads the microchip number and temperature on its display and the USB and Bluetooth interfaces allow for easy electronic transfer of microchip ID codes to your phone or any computer. The Reader Plus is priced at $450 plus applicable tax.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these scanners and or microchips, please contact Monique at the QROOI Head Office at 905-426-7050 or by email at [email protected]

03/28/2024

2024 Industry Booklet – UPDATE

The QROOI is updating our Industry Booklet to promote and advertise the Quarter Horse Race Industry in Ontario. It includes information and advertising for all aspects of the industry. The book includes Stallion Ads, Trainer Ads, Horses for Sale, Breeders program information and contacts, Stakes program information, Suppliers, etc..

We will be going to print in a few weeks and we are asking participants if they wish to have content included in the booklet or if you would like to UPDATE any of your current ads to please contact the QROOI by email at [email protected] or by phone at 905-426-7050. If you do not have an advertisement available and wish to be included we are providing assistance to create the ads.

03/21/2024

Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. - Notice of Annual Business Meeting of Members - Saturday April 13th 2024

Notice is given that the Annual Business Meeting of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. (the “Corporation”) will be held on Saturday April 13th, 2024, 1PM at Ajax Downs Lower Level Meeting Room.

Please be advised this is a closed meeting for current 2024 QROOI Members only.

Memberships can be renewed or purchased through the QROOI Head Office at any time during regular business hours. Membership forms are available through the association’s website at www.qrooi.com on the home page under the Racing Info tab. If you would like a membership form mailed to you please contact the QROOI Head Office at (905) 426-7050. Please note membership costs are $50. Grooms, Exercise Riders, and Assistant Trainers memberships are free but forms still need to be filled out through Monique.

For your convenience payment for memberships can be made through Monique by e-transfer, debit, credit card, cheque or cash. You can contact her at the office by telephone at (905) 426-7050 or by email at [email protected].

Agenda items proposed by QROOI Members must be presented to the organization no later Friday March 29th 2024 at 5:00 PM.

We look forward to seeing all QROOI Members at this meeting.

Light refreshments and lunch to follow immediately after the AGM in the VIP Room.

03/20/2024

QROOI April 1st 2024 Stakes Nominations Due:

Bonus Futurity
Stallion Futurity
Open Derby
Norman Picov Maturity
Unclassified NB79

02/28/2024

2024 Racing and Training Schedule is up!

09/07/2023

07/20/2023

August 1st Stakes Nominations/Sustaining Payments Due:

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity - (Sustaining - August 1st)
Ontario Sires Stakes Derby - (Sustaining - August 1st)
Norm Picov Derby - (Sustaining - August 1st)
Alex Picov Championship - (Sustaining - August 1st)
Sprint Series #3 - (Nomination - August 1st)

06/27/2023

July 1st - Stakes Races Nomination and Sustaining Due Date

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity (Sustaining payment)
Princess Stakes Derby (Sustaining payment)
Norman Picov Derby (Sustaining payment)
Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity (Sustaining payment)
Ontario Bred Maturity (Sustaining payment)
Princess Maturity (Sustaining payment)

05/30/2023

June 1st - Stakes Races Nomination and Sustaining Due Date

Ontario Bred Futurity (Sustaining payment)
Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity (Nomination)
Alex Picov Futurity (Nomination)
Ontario Bred Derby (Sustaining payment)
Princess Stakes Derby (Sustaining payment)
Norman Picov Derby (Nomination)
Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity (Nomination)
Ontario Bred Maturity (Sustaining payment)
Princess Maturity (Sustaining payment)
Alex Picov Championship (Nomination)
Distance Series #2 (Nomination)

05/11/2023

PRESS RELEASE
Sunshine and Smiles on Opening Day at Ajax Downs
By Jennifer Morrison

AJAX DOWNS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023 - A warm and sunny May afternoon greeted the Ontario Quarter Horses and their fans as Ajax Downs opened its 2023 season on Wednesday. A big crowd and an exciting seven-race card led to a record day of wagering for an opening day, up nearly 10 percent from a previous record set in 2013.

The afternoon began with a tribute to the late Norman Picov, builder of the new Ajax Downs, horse owner and breeder, and philanthropist, who passed away on February 18.

It was the grey filly Power Oak who took the first race of the new season, streaking to victory in the 220-yard dash for last year's leading owner and trainer combination Milena Kwiecien of Burlington, ON and Jason Pascoe of Pontypool. Power Oak was ridden by JB Botello.

"It's exciting winning on opening day," said Botello, who also won the last race of the afternoon on Pascoe's own filly Aquatica.

The new season started with a bang with two Trial dashes for the inaugural running of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Open Derby for 3-year-olds. And if the results of the Trials are any indication, the May 24 final of the Open Derby should be a thriller.

ONE FABULOUS WAVE, a 12 to 1 longshot, won the first Trial by a neck under jockey Josh Scott for owners Carol and Jaime Robertson and trainer Bryn Robertson. The Ontario-bred gelding by One Fabulous Eagle broke sharply at the outset of the 300-yard race and powered to a narrow win over Snow Moose, winner of last year's Alex Picov Futurity. The top five finishers in the first Trial were separated by just over half a length.

"Last year he was a big, green 2-year-old, " said Scott. "As a 3-year-old he's started to come into himself."
It was the first victory in six races for One Fabulous Wave whose time of 15.494, a 93 speed index, was the fastest of the two Trials.

The second Trial was won by Richard Wincikaby's SOUR CANDY, an Ontario bred by Jess Good Candy, who remained unbeaten with his win by a neck over Dam I'm Relentless. Ridden by 2022's leading jockey Tony 'TP' Phillips, who won two races on the day, Sour Candy is trained by Michelle Woodley. His time of 15.539 was good for a 91 speed index.

The top 10 times from the two trials advance to the final.

The 25-day Ajax Downs meeting takes place on Wednesdays through October 25 with a 1:30 first race post time. There will also be Ajax Downs' popular Special Event Sundays, one per month, beginning with a Father's Day celebration on June 18 and a Special Event Monday card, United Way Day, on October 9. First race post time on the Special Event days is 12:55 p.m.

Admission to Ajax Downs is always free and the trackside picnic tables allow fans to see the horses and racing action up close. Fans can also watch and wager on Ajax Downs racing on the www.HPIBet.com platform.
Keep up to date on news and events at the track by following us on social media and at www.ajaxdowns.com.

05/05/2023

May 15th - Stakes Race Due Date

Ontario Bred Derby (sustaining payment)
Unclassified NB 79 Maturity (sustaining payment)
Sprint Series #2 (Nomination)

04/19/2023

Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. Notice of Annual Business Meeting of Members Saturday April 29th, 2023

Notice is given that the Annual Business Meeting of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. (the “Corporation”) will be held on Saturday April 29th, 2023, 1PM at Ajax Downs Lower Level Meeting Room.

Please be advised this is a closed meeting for current 2023 QROOI Members only.

Memberships can be renewed or purchased through the QROOI Head Office at any time during regular business hours. Membership forms are available through the association’s website at www.qrooi.com on the home page under the Racing Info tab. If you would like a membership form mailed to you please contact the QROOI Head Office at (905) 426-7050. Please note membership costs are $50. Grooms, Exercise Riders, and Assistant Trainers memberships are free but forms still need to be filled out through Monique.

For your convenience payment for memberships can be made through Monique by e-transfer, debit, credit card, cheque or cash. You can contact her at the office by telephone at (905) 426-7050 or by email at [email protected].

Light refreshments to follow after the meeting in the VIP Room.

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04/19/2023

Industry Booklet - Last Call

The QROOI is creating an Industry Booklet to promote and advertise the Quarter Horse Race Industry in Ontario. It will include information and advertising for all aspects of the industry. The book will include Stallion Ads, Trainer Ads, Horses for Sale, Breeders program information and contacts, Stakes program information, Suppliers, etc.. We are asking participants if they wish to have content included in the booklet to please contact the QROOI by email at [email protected] or by phone at 905-426-7050. If you do not have an advertisement available and wish to be included we are providing assistance to create the ads.