Ajax Downs Casino & Racetrack Reviews and Answers

Ajax Downs is a great quarter horse racing circuit in Ajax situated in Ontario, Canada. It was first opened in 1969 as "Picov Downs". This name was substituted in 2006 because of the positioning of newest gaming slots and machines. This was the beginning of Ajax Casino. A complete 1.2 km long circuit (6 stadiums) that was completed in 2009. The races are performed on this race track from May to October every year. Interesting fact is that this horse race was created by the Ukranian immigrant Alexander Picov, who came to Ontario in 1921. His family settled in Ontario and he was very passionate about the horses and horse riding. He started to bring the quarter horses to Canada in 1960s and 1970s. Alex Picov built and developed the Picov Downs in 1969. This race course became the family business. Many of Canada's best jockeys started their careers on the old "J-Track". The route was renamed Ajax Downs in 2006 with the creation of the new slot machine facility. An oval racetrack with six stadiums (1 stadium = 1/8 mile, 660 feet, 220 yards or 201.1 meters) was completed in 2009. Till today the racetrack is operated by the Picov family. The casino is owned and operated by Great Canadian Gaming.