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U.S. Horse Slaughter Update

The U.S. House Committee on Rules rejected a bipartisan amendment that would have prevented horse slaughter from returning to the United States.
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Silent Sonet Soars in La Prevoyante

Silent Sonet, a troubled third in her last start, rewarded the faith of her backers here Sunday with an emphatic 6 ¼-length victory in the $125,000 La Prevoyante Stakes. The La Prevoyante a one-mile turf race for Ontario-sired 3-year-old fillies, attracted a field of eight and Silver Sonet ruled as the 1-2 favorite under new […]
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Hastings Racecourse to Host Ownership Info Session

Hastings Racecourse will host an ownership information session on Sunday September 10th. Anyone interested in buying a racehorse should attend to learn about the benefits of ownership, purchasing options and how to find a trainer, plus highlights of this year’s CTHS-BC Yearling & Mixed Sale and more. Light refreshments will be served. The session will […]
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Hastings Biggest Weekend

While the 72nd running of the BC Derby will definitely be the feature attraction at Hastings Racecourse Saturday afternoon,
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In Memoriam: H. Charles Armstrong

Standardbred industry icon, H. Charles “Charlie” Armstrong, has passed away. Charles operated his father's Armstrong Bros. Farm with great success.
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Yorkton Rebounds in the King Corrie Stakes

Chiefswood Stable’s Yorkton rebounded from a troubled start in an Arlington stakes event last month with a dominant performance back at Woodbine in the $100,000 King Corrie Stakes for three-year-old sprinters on Labour Day Monday. Reunited with jockey Jesse Campbell, Yorkton broke well from post five to take the lead at the start and raced […]