Toronto, ON – Eleven new directors have been elected to the Ontario Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association for a three year term. They are as follows:

Owners

Conrad Cohen, William Diamant, Stan Fishman, Lynne Hindmarsh, Sam Lima and Larry Regan.

Trainers

Roger Attfield, Mark Casse, Nick Gonzalez, Sue Leslie and Danny Vella.

The HBPA of Ontario is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mandate is to promote and enhance live thoroughbred racing in the province of Ontario.  This is accomplished by representing men and women who earn their livelihoods in the industry with all stakeholders, including, but not limited to, regulators and racetrack operators.

The newly elected Board of Directors will assume their responsibilities at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in Toronto slated for Sunday, September 27th, 2009.

For further information: Contact Bridget Bimm, Executive Assistant (416) 747-5252 ext. 252 or email bbimm@hbpa.on.ca