Swift Thoroughbreds' Kemeny has attracted a large following with his daily graphs and chatty write-ups about BC and Canada's battle against COVID-19.
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Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has informed the Emergency Task Force for BC Horse Racing that it will re-open Hastings Racecourse on May 1 for stabling.
Jockey Gary Boulanger and Champions Play the King and Tepin join 5 other inductees in Standardbred racing in the Class of 2020.
If you stopped working because of COVID-19, the CERB may provide you with temporary income support; applying for those born Jan-Mar begin April 6.
The 123rd season of Fort Erie racetrack is set to open May 26; training will begin with no gate training or workouts permitted.
Under the trade name Ventipulmin, the drug helps horses with airway issues but has similar characteristics to anabolic steroids.
With most tracks in the US cancelling or postponing racing due to the COVID-19 virus, wagering plunged in March from one year ago.
In Sydney, Australia, a wonderful story of a mare who is tough to train, but loves pizza, winning a Group 1- the first for her trainer.
In the event of a COVID-19 positive or outbreak on backstretch, horsepeople must be ready with back-up plans for staff or to move horses.
Canadian tracks have horses on backstretch in light training while the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, endangering racing seasons.
Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 161st running of The Queen’s Plate will be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The HBPA of BC and the BCTOBA are offering two programs to get money immediately into the hands of owners for cost of spring training
While professional sports does not come under the umbrella of the City of Toronto's ban on city-run events until June 30, the Plate may be moved.
Woodbine Entertainment continues to provide horses with the essential care they require while operating its backstretch under very strict guidelines.
Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine Entertainment and his board, HBPA, Ontario Racing working furiously to help horsepeople while racing on hold.