The decision to hang up her riding silks was hardly an easy one for the Saskatchewan native. But, as Scharfstein admits, it was certainly the right choice.
He’s experienced the horse racing world like few others have, bringing enthusiasm, enjoyment and expertise to the Sport of Kings.
When Ivan Dalos came to Canada from Hungary 60 years ago, he didn’t even know horse racing existed. Now the owner of Tall Oaks Farm is a finalist for the Sovereign Awards for both top owner and breeder thanks to an outstanding 2015.
Richard Hamel, Shannon Beauregard and Jesse Campbell take readers inside the jockeys’ rooms at Hastings Park, Northlands Park and Woodbine Racetrack.
Cara Bloodstock’s respected bloodstock man Bernard McCormack grew up in Ireland, but Canada lured him at a young age.
In 2015, according to Equibase, there were 5,909 trainers in North America who saddled at least one starter. Keep reading to learn about the financial side.
In this article Ray Paulick talks the about separation of the casino business from the racing business, and trends in horse racing.
Reductions the Woodbine Entertainment Group has made to the Ontario Sire bonus program have raised the ire of most of the province’s breeders.
A feisty gelding was instrumental in helping Robin Clayton recover from serious car accident.
His association with racing started out as weekend trips to the racetrack with his parents. Over 30 years later, Jason Teague has carved out a successful career in the sport he still loves.
Hall of Fame trainer Roger Attfield said there appears to be considerable merit to the idea of racing the opposite direction on Woodbine’s famed E.P. Taylor Turf Course.
Should I stay or should I go? Staying put or sunny climes for horses over the winter.
Versatility, speed and stamina up for grabs with some of the new stallions in Canada for 2016.
A former jockey, Cobourg, Ontario native Melanie Giddings is making her mark working for champion trainer Mark Casse.
When Ian Veenendaal met Charlie "The Lip," he knew this was one horse to watch.
