Elmont, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today launched BelmontStakes.com, a website dedicated to the prestigious third jewel of thoroughbred racing’s storied Triple Crown, scheduled to be run this year for the 141st time on Saturday, June 6 at Belmont Park. The brand new website, designed by AmericanEagle.com, offers visitors a myriad […]
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New York, NY – The Breeders’ Cup and Oak Tree Racing Association announced today sweeping changes to their ticket sales program, including the move to a convenient, fan-friendly online ticket seat selection and purchase system for the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park, Nov. 6-7, in Arcadia, Calif. The Breeders’ Cup also has […]
The Ontario Racing Commission is circulating this application for an amendment to the 2009 approved race date schedule and will receive comments on the application from interested industry participants before making its decision on the application. Racetracks make application to the Ontario Racing Commission in the fall of each year for their live and simulcast […]
Toronto, ON – A total of 21 nominees have been put forward by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Thoroughbred and Standardbred Nominating Committees. The list included Thoroughbred Triple Crown champion Wando and his breeder Gustav Schickedanz, along with Somebeachsomewhere, the incredible Standardbred pacer who was both Canada and North America’s Horse of the […]
Toronto, ON – El Brujo remained unbeaten in 2009 and solidified himself as a legitimate Queen’s Plate contender, courtesy of a score in Saturday’s $150,000 Queenston Stakes at Woodbine. El Brujo, who launched his three-year-old campaign with a decisive 8 ¾-length win in the Achievement Stakes on April 11, was sent off as the prohibitive favourite […]
Toronto, ON – Gustav Schickedanz’s homebred Woodsmoke led from gate to wire in Sunday’s $151,200 Fury Stakes at Woodbine. The three-year-old daughter of Woodman is now 2-for-2 in her young career and may have stamped herself as a contender for the Woodbine Oaks, presented by Budweiser, on June 7. Trained by Mike Keogh and ridden by […]
Toronto, ON – Jockey Jim McAleney recorded the 2,000th win of his career, Sunday at Woodbine. In dramatic fashion, McAleney netted the milestone victory in the 10th race, pairing with Whiskeyontherocks to finish in a dead-heat (with Tempesta Di Neve) for win in the 6-furlong event. “It kind of epitomizes racing. That’s what racing is all […]
Toronto, ON – Woodford Racing’s Active Duty will make his first local start of 2009 in Saturday’s $150,000 Queenston Stakes at Woodbine. The seven-furlong contest for Ontario-foaled three-year-olds is a major stop on the road to the $1 million Queen’s Plate on June 21. But, initially, it wasn’t the chosen stop for trainer Mark Casse and […]
Rexdale, ON – The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division), is gearing up for its 27th Annual Awards, which takes place on Friday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Lionhead Golf & Country Club in Brampton, Ontario. In addition to celebrating the Ontario-Bred champions of 2008, the event will honour Adena Springs as […]
Saskatoon, SK – A $10,000 gift from the Equine Foundation of Canada to support vital horse health research at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine will double in value and impact through a unique matching gift program at the veterinary college. “We’re extremely grateful to the hundreds of horse owners and enthusiasts across […]
Toronto, On – Bob Cheema’s Dancing Allstar returned to the winner’s circle in style, taking Saturday’s Grade 3, $150,800Whimsical Stakes at Woodbine by 1 ¾ lengths. The six-furlong Polytrack event was the ninth career triumph from 14 races for the Millennium Allstar filly, who now has two wins and two seconds in five Woodbine starts. […]
Toronto, ON – El Brujo, a three-year-old son of Candy Ride, won his first added-money event and third career race, taking the $150,000 Achievement Stakes in authoritative fashion, Saturday at Woodbine. With Patrick Husbands in the irons, El Brujo, in his seventh lifetime start, dueled between several rivals through opening fractions of :22.01 and :44.73. Around […]
Rexdale, ON – The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP), featuring $9.6 million in awards, bonuses, breeding incentives and added purse money. Established to further develop the breeding and racing of Ontario-Bred horses in Ontario, this year’s TIP offers more than […]
Lexington, Ky. – The Breeders’ Cup announced today a $100 discount off the standard $500 nomination fee for all foals nominated electronically or “on-line” by the close of business August 1 to the Breeders’ Cup program. The early on-line discount was proposed by the Racing and Nominations Committee as a way to stimulate nominator participation during the […]
Clinton, ON – The Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) staff is pleased to advise that final touches are now being applied to the REACH facility, and they are looking forward to moving into their offices in early May. The Centre, located in Clinton, Ontario, includes an Olympic-sized indoor arena, warm-up arena, two oversized […]
