Incentives are offered for some horses purchased or claimed that are brought to Woodbine for the first time to race.
Industry
The iconic Sam-Son Farms, founded in the early 1970s by Ernie Samuel, begins a slow phase-out from racing with a dispersal of its broodmares.
First published in 1916, The BloodHorse has been a weekly magazine since 1929 but will return to its roots as a monthly.
With the announcement that Ontario NHL hockey teams can play in their home arenas, Standardbred racing should be allowed to continue.
Equibase notes the average wagering per race day in the US increased by 32.69% in 2020, likely due to more people betting online.
Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement launches its online fashion auction fundraiser with its first design of 2021, the “Afleet Accompli.”
The Jockey Club of Canada is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Media Category Sovereign Awards for Writing, Photography and Broadcast.
Track has dropped dorm fee and joined forces with Horses First Fund to help those living in the dorms at Woodbine this winter.
The California Horse Racing Board voted unanimously Dec. 17 to approve the terms of that medication agreement for upcoming meets.
While racing at Woodbine is expected to return to its usual April opening, fans may not be on site until summer or fall.
Mathematicians in Paris weigh in on how to run the "perfect" horse race ‒ by the numbers ‒ based on velocity studies at Chantilly.
Horse Acquisition Program returns, stall applications due January 29, 2021, Will Fleissig named Chief Development Officer.
Equine Guelph is looking for input on racehorse health priorities and online industry training (you could win a $50 Tim Hortons gift card!)
Three new faces to the Frank Stronach Ontario stallion division for 2021 join 2020's leading sire Silent Name (Jpn).
The British Columbia Horse Racing Industry Management Committee has proposed 51 racing dates for 2021 with backstretch opening Feb. 5.