Mike Taphorn has always had an affinity for horses, thoroughbred or otherwise, long before he made a name for himself on the Western Canada racing scene.
Trainers both small and large are struggling to make the numbers work in Canada as both purses and the horse population continues to decline.
In mid-August, Ontario Racing (OR) chair Hugh Mitchell addressed a number of issues facing the association group that represents the industry to government.
Cathy and Steen Reggelsen enjoying breeding success in British Columbia.
Unmissable was living life as a pasture mate for other horses when Carly Moore spotted her three years ago. Keep reading for more information.
Del Mar's efforts to improve safety are making a difference.
Century Mile is not going to be a slot-parlour casino with a racetrack limping along beside it. It is going to be a racetrack first.
It was a tragedy that led Brenda Bastian to purchase her Trakehner broodmare, Helga. And another tragedy nearly ended the mare’s life.
The Ontario Sired racing program has undergone some changes, but many class of races and the breeders’ awards have remained.
A man on a mission, Darren MacDonald is keen for the 2017 thoroughbred meet at Hastings Racecourse to kick into high gear after the city’s winter spell.
Originally billed as “Western Canada’s Finest Race Track,” Assiniboia Downs celebrates its 60th season in 2017, this article highlights some key moments.
Holy Helena followed the growing list of fillies to sweep the Queen’s Plate/Oaks double with her impressive win over the best colts in Canada.
Holy Helena and the dominant victory in the 158th Queen’s Plate is a product of three generations of Frank Stronach’s breeding program.
As another tool to help you find success at the sales, here are the top earning horses in 2016 and their pedigrees from each racing jurisdiction in Canada.
A love of horses and a passion for the horse racing business has always kept trainer Alexander Patykewich coming back to the racetrack.
