Canadian Derby (G3) winner Real Grace was the star of the 47th annual Alberta Thoroughbred Awards, held virtually May 20th.
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A closed session of 'Stronger Together' on May 19 addressed the current state of racing in Ontario and development plans for Woodbine.
America's most recognized trainer will not be allowed to enter horses to occupy stall space at NYRA tracks.
More than a dozen 3-year-olds are being considered for the June 5 Belmont Stakes, including Ontario-bred Weyburn.
Alberta tracks were informed on Friday that due to required COVID protocols, they are unable to open on time.
A total of $300,000 has been allocated to the program for 2021 in order to assist Thoroughbred breeders throughout the province.
COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions have led to the two tracks postponing the start of their 2021 racing seasons.
Twenty-three racing dates will have been lost if racing can begin June 5, which amounts to approximately $9 million in overnight purses.
The draw for posts for the second jewel of the Triple Crown has been moved to May 11 as officials await further tests on Derby winner.
Trainer Bob Baffert confirmed in a press conference Sunday morning findings of an anti-inflammatory in the Derby winner's test.
Jockeys, breeders and First Nations with interests in horse breeding and racing to ask Saskatoon to change lease with Prairieland.
The top sports executive joins Woodbine Entertainment to oversee business development, digital strategy, marketing, sponsorships, and more.
BC track is the first to open up for Thoroughbred racing this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on in Canada.
The AGCO will implement the CPMA decision to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide for horses registered in the EIPH program.
A drop-in vaccine clinic for people living in the Covid "hot spot" will take place May 5-7 as racing waits to be given the green light.