The Hall of Fame trainer who won eight King’s Plates and eight Sovereign Awards plans to continue owning, breeding, buying and consulting.
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The Canadian racing world mourns the loss of the respected trainer and Hall of Fame inductee who trained greats such as Bessarabian and Wild Gale.
A pair of $250,000 two-year-old races highlight Saturday's card; 8 fillies face off in Race 8, Dixie Law takes on the boys in Race 10.
The closure of the harness track means a devastating loss of income for trainers, drivers, veterinarians, staff, vendors and racing families.
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has entered into a MOU to discuss a possible deal to acquire the BC track's assets; racing's future unclear.
Three trainers – Rob Van Overschot, Robbie Henson and Robert J. Anderson – have brought a total of 44 horses into the province.
The new agreement commits $64.7 million in purses in 2025 and $65 million in 2026, both with 128-day race meets.
Husbands returned to race-riding in Canada in August following a 2-year hiatus, riding 7 winners from 47 mounts at Woodbine and Fort Erie.
The Winnipeg track recorded its second-highest ever wagering total; Prayven Badrie named leading jockey and Lee Delaronde leading trainer.
The daughter of Signature Red, trained by John Mattine, will take on six rivals in the $100,000 feature on Saturday at Woodbine.
Carroll's extraordinary career record includes 176 stakes wins (59 graded) and nearly $59 million in purse earnings.
The growing Jackpot Pick 5 will roll over to a mandatory payout on the Aug. 5 Derby card, which will also feature a $100,000 guar. Pick 4 pool.
The Western Canadian Derby Series has been revised; $100,000 Sweep bonus removed but $25,000 owner/trainer bonus remains.
The former top jock, who rode with Gomez and considered him a mentor, will be honoured in a ceremony at Woodbine on June 29.
ASD has also announced it will be setting a new standard in North American racing by eliminating the run-up for all races at all distances.
