Horse Racing News

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Richard Bonnycastle 1934-2023

From romance novels to racehorses, Dick Bonnycastle was successful and just last year, a horse he bred produced a Kentucky Derby winner.
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2022 Sovereign Awards Update

Finalists have been announced for the E. P. Taylor Award of Merit, Outstanding Groom award winners, and Media Sovereign awards.
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Ontario Racing Updates Website

Industry participants are encouraged to review the updated pages which provide a detailed, current insight into Ontario Racing’s operations.
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Alberta Announces 2023 Incentives

Eligible participants can take advantage of a number of programs and special races for 2- and 3-year-olds, and broodmare purchase incentives.
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Avie’s Flatter Retired to Stud

The six-year-old Tall Oaks Farm champion, who earned over $1 million in his career, will stand at Colebrook Farms in Uxbridge, ON.
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Cape Canaveral Dies at Age 26

Highfield Stock Farm announced that their foundation sire, whose foals have earned over $17.8 million, was euthanized.
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Purse Increase at Assiniboia Downs

The Winnipeg track has announced a purse increase across the board in every category, including a 25% increase in Maiden Allowance races.
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Making Horse Racing More Inclusive

Woodbine Entertainment has teamed up with You Can Play to increase inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, administrators, horse people and fans.
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Catching Up with Rondure

Meet the equine stars of Woodbine Racetrack: this week, Rondure, who broke his maiden in style on May 14, steps into the spotlight.
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Woodbine Turf Races Start Thursday

A trio of grass events will be featured on the card, while the first turf stakes of the season will be the Gr. 2 Royal North Stakes on June 4.
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Ladies of the Lawn Series is Back!

The Woodbine series consists of three premier turf races for fillies and mares plus a $250,000 bonus for the horse that wins all three legs.
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Celebrating the Life of Glen Todd

The life and achievements of this owner, trainer, breeder, builder, innovator, communicator, businessman and mentor will be honoured.
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New Voice of Racing at Fort Erie

Handicapper Doug McPherson is taking over the announcing gig from Frank Salive, who retired after six years at the border oval.
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Ivan Dalos Wins Appeal Against AGCO

The owner's appeal to have H C Holiday's placing and purse reinstated from a race last June has been granted by The Horse Racing Appeal Panel.