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Economic Benefits from Ontario’s Horse Racing Industry

In the late 1990’s and throughout the past decade, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (now the OLG) entered into a revenue sharing agreement with racetrack operators and host municipalities in Ontario to allow the placement of slot machines at racetracks. The racetracks provided the OLG with access to their existing facilities, saving the government […]
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Woodbine 2012 Stakes Schedule

The Woodbine stakes schedule, released today by the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), is highlighted by the 153rd running of the Queen’s Plate. The 1 1/4-mile classic, which carries a $1 million purse, is set for Sunday, June 24. The Plate, North America’s oldest continuously-run stakes event and first jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown of Racing, […]
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Proposed Budget Cuts Put Ontario’s Horse Racing Industry in Jeopardy

The much-anticipated Drummond report, issued February 15th, ahead of Finance Minister Dwight Duncan’s budget next month, lists 362 measures for helping to reduce the province’s $16-billion deficit. One of Don Drummond’s recommendations is to allow slot machines at facilities outside of casinos and racetracks. This move would impact the horse racing industry significantly in Ontario. […]
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2012 Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program Updates

The Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program has published the 2012 Program Criteria Book which provides the specific details for the suite of Quarter Horse Programs worth over $8 million in 2012. The criteria book is now available on-line and has now been mailed to all persons licensed by the Ontario Racing Commission for […]
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Thoroughbreds Set to Test Out Woodbine Training Track

The Woodbine Training Track will open for business on the morning of Sunday, February 12, weather permitting, a clear indication that the start of the local 2012 Thoroughbred racing season is drawing closer.   The training track hours run from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and the sand ring from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., […]
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ORC Cautions Use of Herbal and Natural Products May Cause Positive Tests

Due to recent positives for such drugs as ephedrine and caffeine, trainers are again reminded to use extreme caution and consult an Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) licensed veterinarian before administering any new or unknown products to horses – such as so-called herbals or natural products. The Rules of Racing state that any horse with a […]
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Equine Guelph Report on Research: Racing Track Surfaces

A number of factors affect the performance of a racing or training surface according to the well received 34-page “Racing Surfaces White Paper” published in June this year.   This international publication is a survey of current understanding on ways to enhance track safety, and is co-authored by an esteemed panel including: Michael “Mick” Peterson, Ph.D., […]
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Wellie Week 4 with Chris Carroll

Welcome to Week 4 of the Winter Equestrian Festival – Feb. 1st to 5th, 2012 This show circuit gets more exciting and informative every year! There are many changes going on both at the WEF grounds and especially the sister property at the corner of Pierson Rd and Southshore Rd, which was the site of […]
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Ontario Stallion Awards Winners of 2011

The CTHS (Ontario Division) is pleased to announce the leading recipients of the TIP Stallion Awards program, with a total of $400,000 in awards distributed based on the successes of their Ontario-sired progeny during the 2011 racing season. The 2011 top Ontario Sires Awards recipients by North American earnings are as follows: 1st – Old […]
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Equine Guelph’s New Video Series: Report on Research

Thanks to a grant from the Knowledge Translation and Transfer program of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, Equine Guelph has launced a video series entitled Report on Research and Help for Horse Owners. This month’s premier release showcases Dr. Physick-Sheard’s research into heart disturbances. Check out the videos below. The Beat Goes On – Report on […]
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Ontario-Breds Reap Further Awards

Each year, breeders of the top Ontario Sired foals competing in black type stakes races in Ontario are eligible for additional awards based on their Ontario Black Type earnings. The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce this year’s winning recipients for racing excellence in 2011. Pender Harbour, a multiple Stakes winner and CTHS Yearling Sale […]
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Three Stakes Upgraded and Five Stakes Receive Graded Status

The Jockey Club of Canada’s Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the Graded Stakes in Canada, and has announced there will be a total of 42 Graded Stakes in 2012, up from 37 in 2011. The five Grade 1 races for 2012 are unchanged. Three Grade 3 races, the Summer Stakes for two-year-olds […]
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Ontario-Owned Foals Eligible for the AQHA Racing Challenge

In an effort to kick start increased Ontario participation in the AQHA Racing Challenge, the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (the Program) is working in partnership with the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc (QROOI) and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) to encourage Ontario owners of 2010 and 2011 foals to enrol […]
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CTHS Ontario Announces Executive Committee

The CTHS (Ontario Division) Board of Directors held its first Board meeting with their recently elected members, which included the election of the Executive Committee. The newly elected Executive Committee is as follows: President: R. Glenn Sikura 1st Vice-President: Peter Berringer 2nd Vice-President: Frank Di Giulio Jr. National Directors: Bernard McCormack, Yvonne Schwabe, R. Glenn […]
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2011 Sovereign Award Finalists

The Jockey Club of Canada will host their 37th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony to honour the Canadian Champions of 2011, on Thursday, April 5, 2012, on the third floor of Woodbine Race Track in Toronto.  Woodbine Entertainment Group will join in the celebration as they get ready to kick-off their 2012 Live Thoroughbred meet on […]