Hayes assumed the position of the OR's first Independent Chair in March of 2018; the search is on for his replacement.
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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.
The amount for the Thoroughbred May equine benefit has been increased for this payment only to $1,700 per qualified horse.
As a result of the continued suspension of live racing in the province, Thoroughbred horsepeople may now access certain purse funds.
A total of $300,000 has been allocated to the program for 2021 in order to assist Thoroughbred breeders throughout the province.
Reacting to the most recent hardships imposed on the racing industry by the recent lockdown, OR is actively working to secure funds.
Every track, every racing organization, every industry member must speak up as government needs to hear from Ontario horse racing.
