With more than 300 thoroughbreds galloping in the early morning mist, the backstretch at Hastings Racecourse these days has taken on the look of a bustling community at the break of dawn. Under constant surveillance of owners, trainers, jockeys and gallop riders, the horses appear from their stalls in an orderly fashion to begin exercising […]
Horse Racing News
Shakhimat, a romping 9 ¾-length winner of the Coronation Futurity, was today installed the early 3-1 favorite for the 157th edition of The Queen’s Plate. Last year, it was Stronach Stables’ homebred Shaman Ghost, ridden by Rafael Hernandez for trainer Brian Lynch, who hauled down Danish Dynaformer inside the sixteenth pole to win a thrilling […]
Rancher Joan Patterson of Desboro, Ontario, won $60 million on the February 5th Lotto Max draw. When she picked up her prize, Patterson, 63, told reporters she has purchased a new truck,plans to buy a horse trailer and re-fence the ranch, where she lives with her husband Jim, who would like an RV. She added […]
The North American Riders Group (NARG) has released its Top 25 report for 2015, and Canadian shows have claimed the top three spots. Spruce Meadows received the highest score once again. Setting the standard for North American venues long before NARG began, the Masters Tournament at Spruce remains one of the world’s most challenging and richest […]
In response to the backlash from Ontario’s Thoroughbred owners and breeders to the recently announced changed to the 2016 Thoroughbred condition book for overnight races, Woodbine Entertainment Group has amended two of the five proposed changes. Ontario-sired maiden three-year-old races will continue to be written until August 1st followed by a review of that classification […]
After more than a century, Northlands Park is stepping out of the horse racing business. It has been announced that 2016 will be the final year for Thoroughbred and harness racing at the Edmonton, Alberta venue, home of the Canadian Derby. The news comes as a blow to the industry, as Northlands Park is widely […]
“It’s approximately four millimeters in diameter,” exclaimed Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Thomas Koch, unable to contain his excitement. The tiny disk of equine cartilage, manufactured in the OVC lab, is full of potential. A cartilage injury can mean the end of an athlete’s career. Damaged joint cartilage does not repair on its own and often […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and Trinity Development Group Inc. (Trinity) has announced the companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of developing an integrated entertainment venue at Woodbine Racetrack. The WEG-Trinity proposal calls for an entertainment venue of approximately 165,000 square feet and seating for up to 5,000 patrons. It would reside […]
Registration is officially open for the 2016 Equine Canada Annual Convention, taking place April 20-24, 2016 in Montreal, QC. Set to be EC’s landmark event of the year, the 2016 EC Annual Convention will revolve around the theme, “Building the Future of Equestrian in Canada.” Highlights include: Elite speakers & presenters: Ingmar De Vos, President […]
A number of tragic barn fires in Ontario recently have initiated discussion surrounding fire prevention and safety on farms. Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, has been interviewed by a number of media outlets for tips and advice surrounding safety around barns and how to deal with frightened animals in these types of situations. The […]
Desert Circuit III offers nearly $700,000 in prize money to be awarded in the Jumper Divisions. The thrilling, and high-dollar week of competition brgan with the $50,000 Brook Ledge Welcome Stake on Wednesday and continued with the $65,500 Wilmington Trust Grand Prix on Thursday. $50,000 Brook Ledge Welcome Stakes Desert Circuit III got underway with […]
One horse was killed in a barn fire in Winfield, British Columbia, on February 2, 2016. It is reported that the owner of the private facility was able to free three horses from the blaze, but that one perished. Firefighters say chickens, ducks and two cats also escaped unharmed. Space heaters were being used in […]
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is urging farm owners to be proactive in reducing the risk of barn fires, after a recent string of devastating blazes in Ontario. The latest barn fire occurred at Prikken Farm Ltd., south of London, Ontario, on Monday February 1st. It left about 100 dairy cows dead […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group has made adjustments to the Ontario Sire (OS) program for the upcoming 2016 racing season to the tune of cuts of $1.4 million.
The Jockey Club of Canada will host the 41st Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony to honour the Canadian Champions of 2015 and to celebrate Thoroughbred racing in Canada on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. The cocktail-attire celebration awards party will include an opportunity to walk the Sovereign Award Red Carpet upon […]
