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Protecting Racehorses from Gastric Ulcers

A Kentucky Equine Research study looked at how long-chain omega fatty acids may help reduce the risk of this common ailment of Thoroughbred athletes.
By: CT staff
Horses breaking from the gate.

Dropping The Slip: The Role of Claiming Races

Long an integral part of Thoroughbred racing, claimers offer affordable ownership options and can become stable stars for smaller outfits.
By: Jamie Attard
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Eurico Rosa da Silva’s Mental Health Mission

The former jockey now helps other professional athletes via his Equine Experiential Connection, supporting healing through horses.
By: The Big Eurico press release
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Frankie Dettori: Quitting ‘For Real’ This Time

The 54-year-old jockey reflects on racing in the USA, his biggest regret, the best horse he ever rode, and plans going forward.
By: Stake
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Restrictive, Unfair Tax Laws Hurting Ontario’s Horse Racing Sector

Current outdated Canadian tax laws are a disincentive for people to buy racehorses in Canada, compared to the U.S.
By: Dave Briggs / Ontario Racing
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Nicole Johnston: Horses Are Her Healing

Despite living for years with debilitating fibromyalgia, the groom has a number of compelling four-legged reasons to keep going.
By: Chris Lomon, Woodbine
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The Evolution of Table Games in the Digital Age

Table games like blackjack, roulette, and poker never disappeared — they evolved and now live in HD streams and mobile apps.
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Jamie Begg: Building a Business on Both Sides of the Border

Growing up in a horse-centric family, Begg's journey has taken him from the Irish National Stud to his own stakes-winning training operation.
By: Hayley Morrison
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Midnight Snacks: When Do Stalled Horses Eat During the Night?

Scientists at Kentucky Equine Research recorded horses eating overnight to determine when and how much hay is consumed.
By: Kentucky Equine Research
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Lapochka Embarks on His New Life

It was 'love at first canter' for Nycola Penfold when she tried out the striking chestnut gelding at LongRun.
By: Chris Lomon, Woodbine
A woman patting a bay horse; the same horse winning a race at Woodbine.

Lisa Knight: Finding Her True Calling

How this groom of Woodbine champions went from a cubicle and computer to the backstretch - and discovered her surprising family history.
By: Chris Lomon, Woodbine
Piles of casino chips.

Speed and Trust in Horse Racing and Online Gaming

Fastest payout casinos feature what Canadian racing fans hold dear—speed, trust and the thrill of results delivered quickly.
A grey horse being ridden over a cross-country fence.

Thoroughbreds Reimagined: Eventing’s Unsung Stars

Racehorses can transition successfully from the track to the cross-country course and show ring, thanks to some staunch advocates of the breed.
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Sugar Beets, Cattle, and Champions

How Alberta’s Randy Howg became a top racehorse owner, whose Take Charge Tom is poised to run in the August 23rd Canadian Derby.
By: Curtis Stock / Horse Racing Alberta
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Sid Attard Has Reason to Believe, Again

The 74-year-old Hall of Fame trainer seeks his first King’s Plate victory with the lightly-raced Runaway Again.
By: Jamie Attard
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