A total of $108,500 in sales credits were used to purchase 51 horses at the August 31 sale, an increase of $67,000 from 2021.
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More money will be up for grabs for overnight races at Woodbine racetrack beginning October 13; the starters bonus has also increased.
Michael Copeland has been promoted to President, Commercial, and Tom Via moves to the role of President, Operations.
As the restriction-free 2022 season concludes, the Winnipeg track reports wagering totals second only to 2020 numbers.
A Birdstone filly and a Cape Canaveral colt were the top sellers at the CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale on Sept. 16th.
The four Thoroughbred categories are Builder, Jockey, Male Horse and Veteran Person or Horse, to be awarded in the summer of 2023.
Mitchell replaces Christine Magee who was the Chair of Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors since 2020 and a Director since 2015.
Find your next winner at the 2022 CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale on Friday, September 16th at Westerner Park in Red Deer.
Book One continues on Tuesday after a strong start to the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale; Canadian-breds begin selling Tues.
The average yearling price of $25,584 was the highest for the Ontario sale in almost a decade and the median price was up 95% to $19,500.
There are 185 yearlings up for sale at the Woodbine pavilion by dozens of top stallions and from top breeders.
Owners should check the TIP website for a list of sales credits eligible to be used at the Canadian Premier Yearling Sale,
A yearling by hot stallion Kentucky Bear topped the CTHS Manitoba sale at $25,000, sold by Kelly Halliday to Gary Naherniak.
The remaining 3 sales will offer instant bidding and real-time video, creating a live auction experience for off-site purchasers.
Look for the Queen's Plate date to be moved back to its traditional date in 2023 now that COVID-19 is in the rearview mirror.