Racing fans, horse people and equine athletes are set for the gate to open on Sunday, May 6th marking the historic track’s 115th season of live racing. A 10 race card will feature close to 100 Thoroughbreds who will be chomping at the bit awaiting the call for “rider’s up” from the Fort’s paddock judge […]
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MPP Monte McNaughton’s private members’ bill C76 passed with a vote of 57/19 on May 3rd in the Ontario Legislature. The bill, which requires referendums in municipalities before any new gaming sites can be established, now goes before the Standing Committee on Finance and then to a third and final vote. This bill is important as […]
The Ontario budget, passed April 24th, puts an end to the slots-at-racetracks program, operated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) on March 31, 2013. The provincial budget was passed with all 52 Liberal members of Parliament voting for and all 37 Progressive Conservative members voting against. The New Democratic Party (NDP) abstained, not […]
Roger Attfield an honoured member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was further honoured with the announcement of his election to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame located in Saratoga, New York. Attfield who is based at Woodbine in Toronto won his first race in Canada in 1972, has saddled […]
In late March, an outbreak of strangles closed the Saratoga Casino and Raceway in upstate New York for three weeks. As spring competition season approaches, it is important to remember that strangles is a highly infectious disease that can have severe consequences for horses. Understanding what it is, how it is spread and treatment options […]
Eight-time Queen’s Plate-winning trainer Roger Attfield, who is based at Woodbine Racetrack, Ghostzapper, the 2004 Horse of the Year, jockey John Velazquez and conditioner Robert Wheeler, have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame. The class of 2012 will be inducted on Friday, August 10, in Saratoga Springs, New York, at […]
Eugene Melnyk’s homebred Roxy Gap was an impressive off-the-pace winner of Sunday’s $181,800 Grade 3 Whimsical Stakes, at Woodbine. Roxy Gap, trained by 2011 Sovereign Award-winning conditioner Mark Casse, broke sharply in the six-furlong ‘Poly’ sprint but was quickly settled by jockey Patrick Husbands. Honey Chile led the field through a half in :45.11, as […]
Incredicat, bred in Ontario by co-owner Kinghaven Farms, led at every call in Saturday’s $118,200 Wando Stakes, at Woodbine. The Discreet Cat-Lady Auchamore colt, making his first start going two turns, settled comfortably on the lead for jockey Luis Contreras making the half in :49.79 with Perfect Tay stalking from second position. Incredicat maintained a […]
The Canadian Sportsman has produced a special 24-page pullout section in their magazine, called “Fight For Our Future.” It documents the stories of real people impacted by the cancellation of Ontario’s slots-at-racetracks program. They have printed extra copies of the document, which have been sent to as many people, including politicians, bureaucrats and other […]
A recently commissioned poll by Woodbine Entertainment Group, conducted by Environics Research Group, shows that 51% of Torontonians surveyed support the idea of a casino at Woodbine. The survey of City of Toronto residents shows that there is considerably more support for a casino at Woodbine than at other locations. This was particularly apparent in […]
It was announced over the weekend that China and Ireland have entered a partnership to develop the horse racing industry in China, which includes the establishment of its first national equine facility, based in Tianjin. The €2 billion Tianjin Equine Culture City, the initial phases of which are set to open next year, include: 4,000 […]
Tu Endie Wei, recently crowned Canada’s champion two-year-old filly, celebrated the honour in style with a runaway five and a half length score in Saturday’s $166,000 Star Shoot Stakes at Woodbine. The Brereton Jones’ filly, trained by Reade Baker, took to the lead under regular pilot Jim McAleney in the six furlong main track sprint, […]
Rose and Shine, a three-year-old daughter of Mr. Sekiguchi, looks to start her campaign on a winning note when she goes postward against Sovereign Award champion Tu Endie Wei in Saturday’s $150,000 Star Shoot Stakes, at Woodbine. Owned by James Sabiston and trained by Ralph Biamonte, Rose and Shine won three races, along with […]
Biosecurity in the horse industry can be a difficult concept to comprehend, and put into practice, especially when the average horse frequently travels off property or encounters horses that have been off the farm. However, lack of infection control procedures can leave a barn vulnerable to all kinds of diseases. Here, University of Guelph Researcher, […]
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2012 inductees. This year’s honour roll includes three horses and two people representing the Standardbred industry, as well as three horses and two people from the Thoroughbred ranks. The 2012 Standardbred Inductees are: Astreos – Male Horse Category Kadabra – Male Horse […]
