Reacting to the most recent hardships imposed on the racing industry by the recent lockdown, OR is actively working to secure funds.
Industry
Every track, every racing organization, every industry member must speak up as government needs to hear from Ontario horse racing.
A rise in positive tests for COVID-19 has led to the Ontario government declaring a 'Stay at Home' order; owners ponder moving horses to US.
Jockey Club statistics from EID since 2009 hit overall new low; Woodbine data shows slight increase from 2020 racing.
Kentucky is one of several racing jurisdictions that has banned Lasix for its stakes races as industry moves away from use of the diuretic.
The four-week, province-wide shutdown due to the pandemic has halted harness racing but the Woodbine CEO hopes the season opener can go ahead.
The class of 2021 will be voted on and announced on April 13; the number of inductees has been reduced to three per breed.
Under the new proposed sport betting legislation, fixed odds wagering on horse racing would not be permitted.
An application has been made to the AGCO to add two additional days at the end of the season, October 25-26, for a total of 42 race days.
Lawson appeals for the prompt beginning to the 2021 Thoroughbred season, as delays have serious implications for horse racing.
Trainers can enter horses, manage their stables and submit stall applications online on a computer or smartphone with Jockey Club system.
Horsemen's groups in U.S. say HISA delegates legislative authority to a private organization and private individuals violating Constitution.
On-line auction has stallion seasons and horses for sale, serving Ontario's horsepeople looking to buy and sell.
The Ontario HBPA and Woodbine Entertainment announced Mar. 13 that purses for 2021 races at Woodbine would stay similar to 2020.
Saskatoon corporation's board of directors are in talks with Canadian Premier Soccer League, announce horse racing has ended after 50 years.