The Ice Bucket Challenge is taking the sporting world by storm as athletes of all types join the campaign to raise awareness for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). On Wednesday night, Jeff ‘Skippy’ Bowen, an assistant trainer for Ian Black, joined the ranks with the help of top jockeys Emma-Jayne Wilson and Gerry Olguin. “It’s a […]
On August 9, 2014, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of […]
If you’re a Thoroughbred racing enthusiast, you’d better check your local TV listings because this fall a great new program featuring “all things Thoroughbred” is coming to a flat screen near you. Airing Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon on CTV’s Ontario network, beginning September 6th, for a 10-week run, “Talkin’ Horses” is the brainchild […]
John C. Oxley’s Dixie Twist, expertly handled by Gary Boulanger, broke her maiden in style in Saturday’s $139,000 Ontario Debutante Stakes, at Woodbine. Dixie Twist, bred in Ontario by Josham Farms Limited and trained by Mark Casse, arrived at the six furlong ‘Poly’ sprint for juvenile fillies from a troubled second-place run in the Shady […]
Kaigun collected his first career stakes win in style with a stunning late run to take the Grade 2, $224,800 Play the King Stakes, Sunday afternoon at Woodbine. Patrick Husbands guided the four-year-old son of Northern Afleet to the three-quarters of a length victory for trainer Mark Casse and the ownership of Gary Barber, Quintessential […]
It was her return to the races after a glorious Queen’s Plate victory last month and Lexie Lou disappointed no one with a stunning three-length victory in Sunday’s $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes at Woodbine. Lexie Lou, an Ontario-bred daughter of Sligo Bay, was ridden to her third straight win by Patrick Husbands for trainer Mark […]
Gary Barber’s Lexie Lou makes her first start since a glorious 1 1/2-length win in the Queen’s Plate last month in Sunday’s $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes at Woodbine. Lexie Lou, who also won the Woodbine Oaks in June, will be making her turf debut in the race. “This is why we bought her,” said Mark […]
Trainer Jacques Dumas, well known by thoroughbred racing fans at Blue Bonnets in the 70’s and 80’s passed away recently at the age of 74 in Toronto. His fans will remember the successes of this young horseman along with J.-Louis Lévesque, then President of Blue Bonnets and a brilliant businessman who owned some 25 horses […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has added another handicapping tool to the Thoroughbred horseplayer’s arsenal. Beginning Friday, August 8, Woodbine will report the TurfTrax GoingStick measurement in its daily track maintenance commentary. The “GoingStick” will offer a systematic and objective assessment of the condition of the E.P Taylor Turf Course. The device, when inserted in the […]
The Management Team of Fort Erie Race Track, employees, horsepeople and fans have something historic to celebrate. After tallying up the numbers from last Tuesday’s Prince of Wales along with a close review of past records which date back many decades, by all accounts, Tuesday, July 29th will go down in the record books as […]
A total of 16 three-year old thoroughbreds were nominated for the 85th running of the Canadian Derby presented by CIBC. A maximum of 12 horses will be eligible to compete at the Canadian Derby on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino. This year’s nominees are: AWESOME NUGGET OFF THE TOP CAN […]
It is with profound sadness that the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announces that Wendy Hoogeveen passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014. Wendy worked for the ORC for over 30 years, ultimately holding the position of Director, Industry Development & Support. Her commitment and dedication to the horse racing industry were unparalleled and we are grateful for her […]
Sam-Son Farm’s homebred colt His Race to Win swooped last to first to capture Sunday’s co-featured Grade 3 $178,500 Seagram Cup, at Woodbine. Trained by Malcolm Pierce, the bay son of Stormy Atlantic-Fleet of Foot raced last of six as Ultimate Destiny set slow early splits of :25.08 and :49.72 in the 1 1/6-miles ‘Poly’ […]
Paso Doble set a moderate pace under Eurico Rosa da Silva and then finished with authority to capture Monday’s $125,000 Shepperton Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained by Mark Fournier for owners Centennial Farms Niagara Inc. and Craig Racing, the eight-year-old son of Bold n’ Flashy successfully defended his title in the 6 1/2-furlong ‘Poly’ sprint. Last […]
Silent Star emerged victorious from a neck and neck stretch battle with race favourite Strut the Course in Wednesday’s $126,200 Victoriana Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained by David Bell and perfectly ridden by Justin Stein, the dark bay daughter of Silent Name proved resilient under pressure to earn her first stakes score in the 1 1/16-mile […]
