Direct expenditures in the horse racing industry totaled $157 million in 2019 while indirect expenditures added even more to the Alberta economy.
Horse Racing News
Four races on the Friday card at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh pit women vs. men jockeys. Women have never ridden in races there
Popular Dennis' Moment and Chance It in large field of 12 for major stepping stone race to the Run for the Roses, the first Saturday in May.
Reforms include mandatory veterinary inspections prior to workouts and race entry and enhanced reporting and transparency requirements.
The Virginia Gold Cup, held this year on Saturday, May 2 at Great Meadow in The Plains, is already well on its way to yet again welcoming 65,000 attendees.
Ontario Racing maps out TIP program for Ontario-breds and new Reward of Excellence program for Ontario-sired horses competing worldwide.
Canadian jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson rides in the four-race Jockey Challenge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, Feb. 28; watch here for updates.
The AGCO is set to launch on-line services March 2 for licensing for horse racing and has issued some rule revisions and fee updates.
One of Canada's top riders competes in the Jockey Challenge on February 28th in Riyadh, where women's rights are slowly evolving.
Transition at the AGCO is underway for Tom Mungham to assume role of CEO by August as Major ends 16 years at helm of Commission.
A wide selection of tickets is now on sale for the 2020 Queen’s Plate Festival, set for Saturday, June 27 at Woodbine Racetrack.
Set-up on the Woodbine backstretch can begin Monday morning for the return of horses to Toronto's track for the 2020 season.
Horse of the Year, leading sire and broodmare sire, sire of sires passed away peacefully at the age of 31 on Feb. 21 at Lane's End in Kentucky.
Undefeated son of American Pharoah went from 14th to 1st in a hand ride to get on the list of possible Kentucky Derby starters.
The 2020 Stakes Schedule at Hastings Racecourse will be worth $2.15 million in purse money over the course of a 51-day racing calendar that begins April 26.
