The Executive Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has issued the 2010 Licence to Operate a Racetrack to Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium (FELRC) for Fort Erie Race Track. The issuance of the licence includes approval of a 78 race date schedule to begin May 1 and running through October 26. From January to […]
Horse Racing News
Toronto, ON – The horses are ready to run and their owners, trainers and jockeys are anxiously awaiting an early return to the winner’s circle, as the start of the 2010 Thoroughbred season at Woodbine draws closer. The first step towards making the Good Friday opener a great success came on Tuesday when the track’s Opening […]
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Woodbine Racetrack in Rexdale, Ontario, Canada has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. The accreditation of Woodbine was the culmination of a lengthy certification process that began with the track’s completion of […]
Toronto, ON – Consistent with its mandate to provide the highest quality racing experience in North America, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) officially launched its new website WoodbineEntertainment.com. Months of collaboration has led to an internet presence that brings the thrill of horse racing to all customers from the casual racing fan, the serious handicapper, to horse […]
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program is inviting licensed Quarter Horse breeders and trainers to sign up as Pathway Mentors for the Pathway to Employment and Education Program. Pathway Mentors are eligible for a wage subsidy attached to Pathway Students hired from the two-day Groom One Orientation session being held […]
Minor program administrative adjustments have been made to the Program Criteria for 2010, to open up more opportunities for participants. Princess Bonus payout now extends for future years Current requirements state that a person who holds a Princess Bonus Certificate must use it within 5 years of it having been earned. A number of inquiries […]
Wellington, FL – Animal Awareness is pleased to announce that its new iPhone App is now available at the iTunes store. This new app will offer many of the exciting features that are currently included on the Animal Awareness website, and will allow users to customize information specifically for their pet. Animal Awareness is an exciting […]
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) advises all participants to be aware of the properties of calcium propionate. The white, powdery substance is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products. Calcium propionate is an alkalizing agent similar to baking soda and use of this product could lead to readings which exceed the acceptable […]
Equine Canada has announced that the budget allocation to offset the costs for people participating in the Ontario Traceability Pilot Project has been finalized. Participants who comply with the project’s criteria are eligible to receive approximately $2,400 for their participation over a twelve week period, including: • $50 for travel costs to attend the orientation […]
Toronto, ON – Woodbine’s main track opened for training on Wednesday March 17th, a key sign that the opening of the 2010 thoroughbred season is just around the corner. The 167-day meet opens in less than a month, on Friday, April 2. Steve Koch, Vice-President of Thoroughbred Racing, noted the surface is in great condition. “With […]
Rexdale, ON – With a view to the changing economy, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) is pleased to announce a restructuring of fees for their annual Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale. “The CTHS is forever working towards making the Ontario breeding industry financially viable for our members,” said Julie Coulter, General Manager of the Ontario […]
Toronto, ON – Undefeated three-year-old Hollinger was today installed the early 5-2 favourite for the 151st edition of the Queen’s Plate. Last year, Sam-Son Farm’s Eye of the Leopard rallied in deep stretch to defeat Mr. Foricos Two U and Milwaukee Appeal to take the winner’s share of the $1 million purse. The son of A.P. […]
Toronto, ON – After months of being shut out from legally wagering on horse racing, fans of the sport in Quebec are now able to watch and wager on over 150 racetracks from the around the world thanks to an agreement announced today between Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and Le Club Jockey du Quebec (CJQ). HorsePlayer […]
Windfields Farm, breeder of 361 stakes winners and 48 champions including the internationally renowned Northern Dancer, has confirmed that auctioneer Bob Dickenson will conduct a liquidation auction at Windfields Farm on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Auction Details: Items slated to cross the auction block on site at Windfields Farm include tractors, trucks, lawn mowers, farm […]
Harry Palmer, DVM (‘Doc’) passed away on December 10, 2009, at the age of 93. Dr. Palmer was a well-respected equine veterinarian whose practice encompassed almost 30 years with the Toronto Mounted Police, at the CNE and the Royal Winter Fair and for horse owners throughout the Toronto area. He founded and operated the Thornhill […]
