The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) 2016 Elimination Guidelines Booklet is now available for distribution. Please note the title change for this document, as it replaces all previous editions of the CPMA’s Schedule of Drugs booklet. Changes will take effect March 1, 2016. Several elimination guidelines have been removed or significantly modified. A summary of these changes is attached. Prominent changes include: Corticosteroids: Many […]
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EquiLottery is excited to announce the launch of the new EquiLottery.com, a site that reflects the considerable growth of EquiLottery since its introduction to the marketplace over the summer of 2014. This fresh approach to presenting EquiLottery gives viewers an opportunity to understand and interact with the game as never before. Visit our How It […]
Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, ON will host an information night for TheStable.ca, a new horse ownership venture launched by Anthony and Amy MacDonald.
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Since the inaugural class of people and horses were inducted in 1976, there are now over 500 honoured members in the CHRHF. The public is invited to participate in the nomination of horses and people who have made a significant contribution to […]
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced this evening that Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah, the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, was unanimously voted as Horse of the Year at the 45th Annual Eclipse Awards Ceremony at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in Hallandale Beach, […]
A third barn fire in Ontario, in less than two weeks, is prompting questions about the 20-year-old farm building code, which has not been updated since 1995. On the night of January 15th, a barn in Georgetown burned down killing two cows. This follows the January 5th Puslinch fire at Classy Lane Stables and the […]
One of the richest and most exciting stakes schedules ever presented at Hastings Racecourse launches with the Sir Winston Churchill and Brighouse Belles on opening day, Sunday, April 17. The two $35,000 Allowance Stakes mark the beginning of a 41-stake schedule with purses totalling $2.6 million over the course of the 2016 season, up $100,000 […]
In support of fellow horsemen, breeders from all breeds of racing are stepping forward to help the victims of the fire at Classy Lane Stables, through the 2016 Stallion Season Auction. All funds raised from the auction will go to support the Classy Lane Fire Relief Fund. Starquine.com has donated their services to handle the auction, which […]
The fire at Classy Lane Stables, which took the lives of 43 horses, has had a deep and dramatic impact on Ontario’s horse racing community.
A fire at Classy Lane Stables in Puslinch, Ontario, has killed more than 40 horses. Firefighters were called to the blaze at about 11:00 p.m. on Monday January 4th. The cause is undetermined at this time. According to Barb Miller, who owns the harness racing facility with husband Jamie, at least 43 Standardbred horses perished. […]
Planning for Ontario’s 2016 Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP) is complete, following approval of the budget and Program elements by the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission. The 2016 TIP Program will feature a full season of restricted and stakes racing as well as substantial awards for breeders and stallion owners. With over $16 million in […]
The Netherlands’ IJsbrand Chardon tonight succeeded in doing what all the drivers in the FEI World Cup™ Driving series are aiming to do. The four-time World Champion pipped the so-far-unbeatable Boyd Exell from Australia with two fast and faultless rounds in the electric atmosphere of the Grand Hall at Olympia in London (GBR). Exell, who […]
The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) of Ontario has reported that the installation of a new track surface at Woodbine Racetrack is going well, and on schedule. On December 1st, workers began removing the former Polytrack surface and replacing it with the Tapeta™ (pronounced Ta-PETE-a). As of December 11th, it was estimated that the […]
Swiss Olympian Max Hauri, who competed at the Games in Tokyo 1964 and Munich 1972, has passed away at his home in Seon (SUI), following a recent fall. He was 74. On his first Olympic outing in Tokyo he finished 10th individually with Millview, just one fault behind Italy’s multiple Olympic medal winner Piero d’Inzeo. […]
Wagering on Woodbine’s 2015 Thoroughbred racing season, which concluded Sunday, November 29, rose substantially over the 2014 meet. The 133-day campaign produced an “all-sources” handle of $438,185,077, an 11.3% per cent increase over the $393,871,490 figure recorded from 133 dates in 2014. “We are very pleased with our 2015 meet,” said Sean Pinsonneault, Chief Operating […]
