What’s the secret to breeding a successful racehorse? Two modes of thought: it’s either an art or a science.
Ontario Racing
Ontario Racing has partnered with The Jockey Club on Ontario Resident Mare Program enrollment as foaling season gets going.
Ontario Racing’s Thoroughbred Improvement Program has announced the recipients for the three highest worldwide earners in four categories.
In mid-December, following the last day of racing at Woodbine for 2022, these are some of the leading breeders in the province.
Gaughan, former manager and senior manager at Woodbine Entertainment, takes over as Independent Chair of Ontario Racing from John Hayes.
Hayes assumed the position of the OR's first Independent Chair in March of 2018; the search is on for his replacement.
The series is comprised of three opening legs in two divisions now worth $100,000 each and a pair of $100,000 finals.
Curry will take over the seat vacated by Jessica Buckley, who left the Ontario Racing Board of Directors on June 30, 2022.
Funding quickly exhausted, “...we are a leading jurisdiction worldwide in the terms of the percentage increase of Ontario-bred foals.”
Ontario residents who purchase an in-foal broodmare are eligible for a rebate of 50% of the purchase price to a maximum of $25,000 CAD.
The Ontario Heritage Series wrapped up November 19 with wins by Lorena in the Ashbridges Bay and Artie's Storm in the Lake Ontario.
OR, COSA & Equine Guelph offer a one-time chance to enroll in racing-exclusive courses valued at $95 for the first 100 AGCO license holders.
Positive gains shown across the board in breeding stats; “I think there’s a lot of potential here in the province of Ontario going forward.”
The site offers resources for breeders including up-to-date information, downloadable forms, industry news, feature stories and more.
The deadline for registering foals has been extended to June 30, 2021 from the previously scheduled date of March 31, 2021.
