All CTHS divisions in Canada are in agreement that the most viable way to sell horses is to do it live with an auctioneer, despite the ongoing pandemic.
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Considering much of HIP funding comes from wagering, it is important that breeders better understand HIP to prepare for the future.
A deadly neurological strain of the Equine Herpes Virus-1 hit Cole Bennett's horses at Woodbine and the farm where he boards his horses.
Following the FBI's shocking indictment of scores of industry insiders in March, cheaters using performance-enhancing drugs are in the spotlight.
Farmers involved in the horse racing industry are being asked to join the JCC and HBPA to insist on measures to help them get through the next few years.
A handful of US tracks continue to host racing during the COVID-19 shutdown; smaller tracks Fonner Park, Will Rogers see huge spikes in increased handle.
A look at takeout rates - specified percentages taken by the racecourse - which vary from track to track and wager to wager across the country.
With new safety protocols in place and Woodbine Opening Day in jeopardy, WEG CEO Jim Lawson has had some difficult decisions to make.
A look at some of the highlights from this year's edition of the Fact Book's Thoroughbred breeding, racing and auction sales statistics in Canada.
The new higher limit of $35,000 makes the Small Claims Court an attractive venue to settle many disputes in the horse world.
Woodbine executives are committed to being more transparent and creating a dialogue with horse people as they strive to run a financially successful track.
Despite a constant clamour for a horse racing commissioner to cure all of the sport’s ills, experts weigh in on why it’s not feasible.
The battle between Chief Know It All and Double Bear, over the 2017 Canadian Derby result, continues to rage on off the track two years later.
In 2019, Woodbine unveiled a pristine new inner turf course that received rave reviews and added plenty more exciting grass races for fans to enjoy.
Century Mile’s plan is to bring back the past while at the same time heading into the future of Thoroughbred racing in Edmonton.
