Two western Canadian racetracks are destined for demolition shortly; Thoroughbred track Marquis Downs in Saskatoon could become a parking lot.
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The four-time winner of the Canadian Derby will saddle Take Charge Tom and Wood Ceiling in the 96th running on Saturday.
CTHS Alberta has launched the program to reward 2024 CTHS Yearling Sale grads; first 2025 two-year-old race set for Friday.
Part of the Canada Day Racing Festival on Saturday at Woodbine, the $150,000 main track event has attracted a field of eight.
Gr. 2 turf events, the $200,000 bet365 Highlander and $175,000 Nassau, take the stage as part of the Canada Day Racing Festival at Woodbine.
"He’s like an old pony horse" says trainer Madison Zielke of Al Reichert, who won The Journal Handicap in a shocking 19-1 upset.
The 1 1/2-mile Group 1 classic takes place at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 7, and features the biggest field in more than two decades.
The Grade 3 events feature a pair of Canadian champions and Woodbine’s first turf stakes race of the season.
Ontario's home market wagering has declined more than 12 percent in recent years and there is a need to turn it around.
Canada’s Reigning Horse of the Year kicks off his 2025 campaign in the $100,000 sprint with Sofia Vives aboard.
The 2025 season will feature 45 days of racing highlighted by the third leg of the Western Canadian Derby Series, the BC Derby, on Sept. 13.
Incoming, Church and State, are among the field of three-year-olds for this important early-season fixture in the lead-up to the King’s Plate.
The Canadian International returns and the 2025 Canadian Triple Crown kicks off with The 166th King’s Plate on Aug. 16.
Group also made it clear that there is a specific need for a long-term funding arrangement for horse racing with government.
Woodbine Entertainment's award-winning docuseries featuring leading jockeys and trainers behind the scenes returns with six more episodes.
