All participants in horseracing in Ontario are reminded that new rules governing the urging of horses came into effect on September 1, 2009. The rules – which will apply to Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing – focus on the safety of the participants, the welfare of the horse and the perception of the product. […]
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When Cain and Roberta Quam surveyed the aftermath of the July 27th fire that destroyed their entire horse training facility, the Kendal, Sask. couple thought that life as they had known it for the last 11 years was officially over. “Initially I thought, ‘I’m done, I can’t do this again,’” said Cain, one of Canada’s […]
Saratogar Springs, N.Y. – Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird followed in the footsteps of his sire August 29th at Saratoga Race Course as he splashed his way to an imposing 3½ length victory over longshot Hold Me Back in the 140th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Shadwell Travers Stakes. The son of 2004 Belmont-Travers […]
Toronto, On – There is still time to enter the 2009 edition of the Woodbine Thoroughbred Handicapping Challenge, which begins this Saturday. The two-day challenge asks participants to handicap cards from Woodbine, Fort Erie, Saratoga and Arlington Park. Each player starts Saturday and Sunday with a bankroll of $40. Using only Win and/or Place wagers, the […]
Tronto, ON – Champion jockey Patrick Husbands became the first Woodbine rider to reach 100 wins on the 2009 campaign, pairing with Preakness Laugher to take Friday afternoon’s first race. A six-time Sovereign Award winner as Canada’s top rider, Husbands partnered the 3-5 favourite to a 2 ¼-length score for trainer Mark Casse and owner-breeder David […]
After 73 years of involvement in the thoroughbred horse industry, Windfields Farm has decided to close its doors following a dispersal of all remaining bloodstock in the November sale at Keeneland. The Taylor family stated that due to the nature of the ownership, their ages and their interest, they have reached an emotional decision to […]
Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada’s Breeds & Industry Division and Health & Welfare Committee would like to inform all stakeholders that effective immediately the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has eliminated import restrictions for horses from New Mexico that are entering Canada as a result of additional information it received from the United States Department […]
The Jockey Club of Canada announced today that the 35th Annual Sovereign Awards will take place at Roy Thomson Hall, in Toronto, Ontario on Friday, January 29th, 2010. A champagne cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres will be followed by the presentation of Sovereign Awards. The Jockey Club of Canada Board of Stewards opted for less […]
Rexdale, ON – The countdown is on for Canada’s premier yearling sale – the 2009 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale – where 464 racing prospects will be showcased to buyers around the world. The two-day sale takes place at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion, Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, with the Selected Session on September 8th and the Open Session […]
Toronto, ON – Enjoy a night of excitement at the 2009 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Fundraising Dinner as the newest Hall of Fame Members are honoured and celebrated. The 2009 Induction Ceremony & Fundraising Dinner will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre on Thursday, August 27th, 2009. This year’s […]
Canterbury invader Smuggler’s Hold did not let the betting public down with a come from behind win in the 61st running of the Manitoba Lotteries Derby. Stepping onto the track as the favourite, Smuggler’s Hold, trained by Rick Padilla, looked to have his work cut out for him coming out of the chute and […]
Toronto, ON – Charles Fipke’s homebred Perfect Shower became the highest-priced winner (46-1) of the Breeders’ Stakes since the inception of the Canadian Triple Crown in 1959, taking the 119th edition Sunday at Woodbine. At the finish of the mile and one-half turf contest, Perfect Shower, ridden confidently by Jono Jones and trained by Hall of […]
Toronto, ON – The Chad Beckon Recovery Fund Golf Tournament, Dinner and Silent Auction, held on July 30, raised $40,000 in support of the injured rider. Owners, trainers, jockeys and friends gathered at thoroughbred owner Gus Schickedanz’s Ballantrae Golf and Country Club near Aurora on Thursday, to honour Beckon, who was seriously injured in a spill […]
Toronto, ON – Queen’s Plate winner Eye of the Leopard and Prince of Wales’ victor Gallant head a field of 13 for Sunday’s $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes, third leg in Canada’s Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, at Woodbine. The 119th running of the Breeders’, for Canadian-foaled three-year-olds over one and one-half miles on the E.P. Taylor Turf […]
The Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is circulating rules received from the industry consultation group, formed to review the acceptable urging of a horse in Ontario Thoroughbred horseracing. Industry participants and associations are encouraged to provide any new and material comments by end of day – August 10th. At its meeting of July […]
