Thain begins his duties at Ontario Racing Management on August 23rd and will replace Jonathan Zammit, who held the position since 2020.
Horse Racing News
Supporting stakes races on Plate weekend are so much more than that, as US invaders such as the fast Caravel visit.
Lots of interesting little tales of the Queen's Plate entrants for the August 22 race at Woodbine, worth $1 million.
Keep Grinding is named the 4-1 morning-line favourite in the curtain-raiser at Woodbine for the Canadian Triple Crown.
Thirteen are expected to enter for Canada's most famous horse race coming up Sunday August 22 at Woodbine.
Toronto businessman Mitch Kursner has put together a boutique breeding operation and a colt from his first broodmare is in the Queen's Plate.
Kayla Sanchez will serve as post position drawmaster while Penny Oleksiak will perform the ceremonial ‘Riders Up’ announcement.
Eight longtime Ontario trainers, and owners, seek their first Queen's Plate win on August 22, the 162nd edition of the famous race.
After many near misses in graded stakes on Tapeta and turf, Gary Barber's steady stretch runner got his first big win on August 15.
Lawson has held various positions at Woodbine as Assistant Racing Secretary and in Racing Development and Stabling Operations.
The field for the Plate continues to hover around 17 as owners and trainers are set to enter their Canadian-bred 3-year-olds.
Canadian champ returns to home track victorious, DePaulo saddles milestone win, Gallardo is making a statement and first win for Sealys.
The program, available to B.C. residents only, offers a total of $5,500 per qualified horse to help with costs over the winter.
The Oaks was run in a much faster time than the Trial, but received a lower Beyer Speed Figure as confusing Plate draws near.
Navarro and veterinarian Kristian Rhein recently pled guilty in their involvement in drugging horses and distribution of banned substances.
