The Winnipeg track has set an opening day for its 63rd season of May 24 without spectators but on the HPI simulcast platform.
COVID-19
WSPS has released the following guidelines for the agricultural industry to protect workers against hazards presented by COVID-19.
Spectatorless racing could begin within a week after the backstretch opens with strict protocols for those allowed to be with the horses.
Woodbine Entertainment CEO offers updates on plans underway to be ready for when racing can resume at its two tracks, plus upcoming initiatives.
BC's Thoroughbred track will allow for horses and horsepeople to return to the backstretch May 1 with training beginning May 2.
Saskatoon's racetrack has yet to open the backstretch but province is set to begin loosening stay-at-home measures in early May.
Hastings Racecourse was supposed to open April 26 but like most tracks, racing is on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and breeders are concerned.
Event pits American Triple Crown winners in virtual horse race with three-hour NBC broadcast to raise $2 million for COVID-19 relief.
Six weeks into the COVID-19 restrictions, Canadian and US racetracks provide updates on when training and racing can resume.
The Board of Stewards has unanimously agreed to announce the winners of 45th Annual Sovereign Awards through a virtual presentation by May 31, 2020.
Sales company also planning social distancing measures for yearling and juvenile auctions and under-tack shows amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
Ticket holders to Nov. 6, 7 World Championships will be refunded in the event of cancellation or races with no spectators.
In response to COVID-19, the CTHS (ONT) Board of Directors are planning to host our Canadian Premier Yearling Sale on September 3rd, 2020.
"Please be patient" says Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson as horse racing navigates the unprecented spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.
On Wednesday, tune in and have a chance to ask questions of Woodbine Entertainment's CEO Jim Lawson about the effect on racing of the COVID-19 pandemic.
