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On Tap, Craft Beer Day, Quarter Horse Racing Sunday At Ajax Downs
North America's winningest horse, Maryland Magic, who has 5 wins this year from 5 starts - more victories than any other runner this year.

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On Tap, Craft Beer Day, Quarter Horse Racing Sunday At Ajax Downs

AJAX, ONT–JULY 18, 2025–The annual Craft Beer Day at Ajax Downs is on tap for this Sunday, July 20, with a full card of Quarter Horse racing and a chance for fans to sample some of the best local breweries in the Durham region.

The popular event day will also have the always exciting Dachshund races following the Quarter Horse card, live music from The Blackstones, and prizes and giveaways.

Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. with a first race post time of 12:55 p.m.

On track, fans will get a chance to see North America's winningest horse, Maryland Magic, who has 5 wins this year from 5 starts -  more victories than any other runner this year.

The 11-year-old stallion, who has offspring racing in four of the races on Sunday, provided jockey Brian Bell with his 800th career win in his most recent start, June 25.

The son of Pyc Paint Your Wagon is in race 6 and taking on the exciting 3-year-old, Game Favorite, who has won both of his races this season impressively.

The popular PICK 5 WAGER begins on race 3.

Admission and parking are always free at Ajax Downs. You can watch and wager on our exciting races trackside, up close to the action, at our picnic tables.

Contact www.ajaxdowns.com to reserve tables in advance for $25 or book the VIP room for your party or group.

There is also an expansive simulcast wagering room with tellers, or you can wager through www.HPIBet.com.

If you want to get involved in owning a Quarter Horse, contact the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario at (905) 426-7050.