Horse Racing News

As with 2020, Fort Erie will have 40 racing dates in 2021 with its highlight race, the Prince of Wales, likely scheduled for mid-September.

The border oval moves into a new chapter as Tom Valiquette steps back from COO duties while Andrew Cady takes on the role as general manager.

Glen Todd, Robert Marzilli and Reade Baker were among the Canadians on the buyers' results list after the Jan. 13th session.

CTHS (ONT) members are being asked to write to their MPPs to bring awareness in an effort to allow the resumption of horse racing in Ontario.

One of Canada's and North America's most successful breeding operations sold 21 mares on Jan. 12 as it leaves Thoroughbred breeding.

For the second consecutive year, the most famous Canadian horse race will be held later in the summer due to COVID-19.

Son of Giant's Causeway is a track record setter, graded stakes winner and grade 1 performer, will stand for a fee of $4,000.

Incentives are offered for some horses purchased or claimed that are brought to Woodbine for the first time to race.

News on some Canadian-based horses and people who are in action south of the border early in the new year, 2021.

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.

Talented 6-year-old horse, fresh off conquering the mighty Pink Lloyd at Woodbine, continues to shine since missing more than 2 years.

Now 5, the one-eyed mare comes off a layoff for her owners and trainer John Shirreffs and has a new rider in Ricky Gonzalez.

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.