A total of 83 horses sold during Tuesday's auction for a total of $1,191,000 (CAD), marking an 86 per cent increase from last year's sale.
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The world's biggest yearling sale begins Sept. 13 and runs for 11 days and Canadian Thoroughbred has all the local news.
Canadian provinces also report drops in foal numbers for 2020 according to statistics through Sept. 1 released by The Jockey Club.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will honour breeders throughout North America including two successful Canadians.
Vaccination policy for racetrack employees & horse racing participants implemented for additional layer of protection.
Denise Ryan of The Province reports on British Columbia breeders heading into the Sept. 14 annual yearling sale.
All horse people, contractors and employees, as well as guests, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.
A look at the highlights, handles and current standings in the races for top jockey, trainer, owner and horse at tracks across Canada.
The top yearlings brought the high bids while the middle market continued to battle as Ontario breeders sell their yearling crop.
A total of $16,122,170 was wagered on Sunday’s 13-race card, including $3,491,564 on the Queen’s Plate alone.
Thain begins his duties at Ontario Racing Management on August 23rd and will replace Jonathan Zammit, who held the position since 2020.
The program, available to B.C. residents only, offers a total of $5,500 per qualified horse to help with costs over the winter.
Navarro and veterinarian Kristian Rhein recently pled guilty in their involvement in drugging horses and distribution of banned substances.
The dispersal of iconic Canadian farm Sam-Son continued as it offered a select group of yearlings at the 100th Saratoga sale.
After being canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale will be a big draw Aug 9-10.