The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA), has asked candidates who are running for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to sign a pledge indicating they will be a ‘Champion of Horse Racing and Breeding’ if elected on June 12, 2014.
Several politicians have sent responses, which OHRIA has posted on value4money.ca and will continue to do so as they are received.
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Sunday's races at Woodbine were won by speedsters including Conrad Farms' Midnight Mascot, who took the Woodstock.
Sofia Vives won her first stakes race and four other races on opening day at Woodbine, which saw a record $4.5 million wagered.
The Florida Derby (G1) winner will try to become the first horse to win the Derby from post 17; Sierra Leone draws post 2.
The 129-day Woodbine meeting begins this weekend with a couple of good stakes races and a ceremony for the community garden.