Horseracing BC's Nigel Reid takes a look at the catalogue for the upcoming BC CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale.
Breeding
As he did five years ago, trainer Chad Brown kept a top 3-year-old out of the Kentucky Derby and won the Preakness Stakes.
Ontario breeder Susan Foreman bought Unostrike, a half-sister to Rich Strike, at the Keeneland January Sale through the Mare Purchase Program.
A product of the Mare Recruitment Program, the fast filly set a new track record to kick off what looks to be a very promising career.
Genetic variants can be assessed to determine which may be desirable for fitness, health and performance, and to help detect gene doping.
Funding quickly exhausted, “...we are a leading jurisdiction worldwide in the terms of the percentage increase of Ontario-bred foals.”
Bidding closes January 25th for the chance to breed to a number of top stallions including CHRHF member horses.
Do you have a mare foaling this year? If so, researchers at WCVM would appreciate your participation in their study.
Ontario residents who purchase an in-foal broodmare are eligible for a rebate of 50% of the purchase price to a maximum of $25,000 CAD.
Positive gains shown across the board in breeding stats; “I think there’s a lot of potential here in the province of Ontario going forward.”
This year's catalogue includes a diversified group of horses of racing age, yearlings, broodmares and weanlings.
Mare Purchase Program, Mare Recruitment Program and Ontario Sire incentives offer tangible benefits to Ontario breeders.
A strapping chestnut son of Value Plus sold by Billy and Shirley Matier topped the sale at $32,000, purchased by Don Knight and Don Danard.
The 56 horses on offer include quality Alberta, British Columbia and Kentucky-bred yearlings, plus breeding stock and horses of racing age.
A total of $1,581,465 in bonuses is available to breeders, owners and stallion owners of Alberta-foaled horses racing this season.