Strict measures and awareness working at the barn area at Woodbine racetrack as everyone in the Thoroughbred industry hopes for opening day.
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The Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds is on a big card at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn rocked by COVID-19, and California nears lockdown.
Woodbine Entertainment CEO and the HBPA continue to set strict measures to keep thoroughbred training going at Woodbine racetrack.
Great Canadian, in consultation with the BC Horse Racing Management Committee, agreed to allow for the continuation of training, with conditions.
Horsepeople returning to Canada from winter spots must adhere to measures implemented by Woodbine with regards to coming to the backstretch
The OFA is conducting a survey in an effort to learn more about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on OFA members and farm businesses in Ontario.
Owners, visitors strongly advised to rethink visiting horses for now, Ontario casinos close, Alberta casinos stay open for simulcasting.
A postponed Derby to June would be okay - but what would happen to the Triple Crown? The Preakness and Belmont would also be moved?
At the end of the longest week in horse racing, many US racetracks will continue to race but will not be open to the public.
The HBPA of Ontario has announced their support of stopping the abuse of clenbuterol and requests that the CPMA and AGCO take immediate action.
Maximum Security's trainer Jason Servis plus Jorge Navarro cited in US Attorney documents for giving illegal drugs to their horses.
Visitors and horsepeople will be screened at the east stable gate at Woodbine with regards to COVID-19 until further notice.
State legislation follows earlier submission by Senate Governmental Organization Committee introduced in January; California racing to study.
Detection of Levamisole means Canadian-bred Sycamore Run, impressive debut winner for Scott and Evan Dilworth, among the eight horses placed last.
Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has issued a press release noting the detection of the blood and gene doping agent, IOX-2.