The fifth annual Woodbine Aftercare Day for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will raise money for organizations that rehome retired racehorses.
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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame's six categories on the TB ballot are Builder, Female Horse, Jockey, Male Horse, Trainer and Veteran.
The stakes-winning son of Into Mischief had his first two foals hit the ground on the same day at two Alberta farms.
Horses of racing age, prospects, broodmares and short yearlings make up the 206 catalogue entries, including some by Canadian consignors.
Scientists have identified genes associated with recurrent laryngeal neuropathy, a condition that negatively affects racehorse performance.
Thoroughbred Charities of America will present awards for philanthropic endeavors and hardworking organizations which uphold its mission.
The new track, run in partnership with The Stronach Group’s 1/ST business, will launch in August, 2025 for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses.
Canada's leading sire with earnings of close to $14,000,000 U.S, Souper Speedy, is deceased at 15 years old due to a paddock accident.
The 2000 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner and sire of Mucho Macho Man was 26 and had been living in retirement at Adena Springs South in Williston, FL.
Researchers sought to determine the influence of racing and training direction on movement asymmetries in Thoroughbreds.
Fort Erie-based Ontario-bred gelding Summer Retreat outbroke and outran the speedy Quarter Horses in the 770-yard race.
The move is an attempt to reverse the downward trend of foal production and give breeders more reasons to breed for sales and racing.
The inaugural sprint was won by Quarter Horse Azures Royalty; plans for similar TB vs QH matchups are in the works for 2024.
Closing day, Oct. 25, features include the first-ever four-furlong Thoroughbreds-vs-Quarter Horses race at the track.
Plans are in the works for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to duke it out in some sprints at the track east of Toronto.
