The OFA is conducting a survey in an effort to learn more about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on OFA members and farm businesses in Ontario.
Horse Racing News
NYRA set to decide when Belmont Stakes will run (3rd leg of Triple Crown) while Preakness Stakes is up in the air as well.
Halo Again did okay in the Jeff Ruby Steaks March 14 and stays put at the top of a contentious Queen's Plate top-15 list; many good ones in pursuit.
Hole in the Wall Gang sells sale topper to Morrison and Sadler team; 18 horses trade hands at racing age sale at Hastings.
Canadians win races south of the border while others are stranded at Turf Paradise/Sunland which have cancelled or postponed racing
Owners, visitors strongly advised to rethink visiting horses for now, Ontario casinos close, Alberta casinos stay open for simulcasting.
A postponed Derby to June would be okay - but what would happen to the Triple Crown? The Preakness and Belmont would also be moved?
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Woodbine Mohawk Park and Woodbine Racetrack will be closed to the general public for a minimum of two weeks.
Racing will continue on this weekend, albeit without fans in the stands, but in addition to Turfway's big card, there are notable events elsewhere.
The Coronation Futurity winner will have Woodbine jockey Rafael Hernandez on board for Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway on Polytrack.
Hole in the Wall Gang and North American Thoroughbred Horse Company offer 2-year-olds bought in 2019 to boost racing at Hastings Racecourse
At the end of the longest week in horse racing, many US racetracks will continue to race but will not be open to the public.
Association of Racing Commissioners CEO Ed Martin's comments leads to outcry from majority in racing industry who want 'Integrity Act' passed
The HBPA of Ontario has announced their support of stopping the abuse of clenbuterol and requests that the CPMA and AGCO take immediate action.
Maximum Security's trainer Jason Servis plus Jorge Navarro cited in US Attorney documents for giving illegal drugs to their horses.
