Saratoga Springs, – On-track and all-sources handle soared over 2008 totals as Saratoga Race Course opened its 141st season of thoroughbred racing in warm, muggy conditions with intermittent showers after the sixth race. Attendance of 25,444 was up 40.4 percent over 2008 when 18,127 braved a steady downpour. On-track handle totaled $3,651,222, a 29.8 percent increase […]
Horse Racing News
A University of Guelph researcher has been awarded a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship worth more than $1 million over three years to advance pioneering research into using stem cells to treat cartilage injuries in horses. The fellowship will allow Thomas Koch to continue the work he began as a graduate student in the Department of Biomedical Sciences […]
Through its regulatory actions, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is fulfilling its mandate and sending a strong message to all involved in racing – that the illegal use of a therapeutic or non-therapeutic drug will not be tolerated. At its meeting on July 9, 2009, the Board of the ORC approved changes to the Standardbred […]
Toronto, ON – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is suspending its Turbo-charged Pick 6 wager promotion… for now. “We’re putting the Turbo-charged aspect of the Pick 6 wager on hold, but are considering bringing it back for special events or something more regular later in the season,” said Sean Pinsonneault, WEG’s Vice-President of Wagering Services. The Turbo-charged […]
Canadian-born jockey nets 2,000th victory on Canada Day Toronto, ON – Robert Landry, who began his riding career in 1981, recorded his 2,000th career win on Wednesday, Canada Day, at Woodbine. The Toronto native notched the milestone triumph in the ninth race, piloting three-year-old Firetheexecutive to victory for trainer Steve Attard, who owns the horse in […]
Fort Collins, CO – Furosemide, used in the United States and Canada to treat bleeding into the airways in thoroughbred racehorses, decreases the incidence of hemorrhage according to results of a recent study. The study, conducted by Colorado State University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Pretoria in the Republic of South Africa, provides […]
“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” runs from July 3 – 12. CBC has exclusive coverage of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo with more than 140 total hours of action on CBC Television, CBCSports.ca and CBC’s digital channel bold, including weekday broadcasts on CBC Television, from July 6 – 10, for viewers in Calgary starting […]
New York, N.Y. – The Breeders’ Cup Challenge, a series of automatic qualifying races for the $25.5 million (US) 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, will increase expansion this year with a record 62 races taking place in seven countries at the world’s greatest racing venues, it was announced today. (Click here for complete schedule www.breederscup.com/content.aspx?id=40070) […]
Toronto, ON – Sam-Son Farm’s favoured Eye of the Leopard saved his best for last in the 150th edition of the historic Queen’s Plate, Sunday at Woodbine. At the thrilling finish of the mile and one-quarter, $1 million classic for Canadian-foaled three-year-olds, Eye of the Leopard and jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva just managed to collar […]
Toronto, ON – Hill ‘n’ Dale Equine Holdings’ Smart Surprise, under Patrick Husbands, wired her rivals in the co-featured $100,000 Hill ‘n’ Dale Stakes, Saturday at Woodbine. Smart Surprise fired from the inside post, setting moderate early fractions of :24.66, :49.44 and 1:13.74 in the mile and one-sixteenth test for fillies and mares, as she coasted […]
Toronto, ON – Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has reached an agreement with TVG, America’s leading horseracing network, to broadcast both its thoroughbred and standardbred live racing products from Woodbine and Mohawk racetracks throughout the United States. As part of the deal, TVG will also offer online wagering on all WEG races through its TVG.com Web site. […]
Norman Alan Todd (“Todd”), is licensed by the Ontario Racing Commission as an exercise person, owner and trainer, for quarter horse racehorses, Licence Number 124928. On August 26, 2008, a training day at Ajax Downs Racetrack, Todd was found in possession of a quantity of hypodermic syringes, needles and injectables, contrary to Rule 15.02.01 (a) […]
Field for the 150th running of the Queen’s Plate to be run Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Woodbine For Three-Year-Olds, Foaled In Canada One Mile and One-Quarter All to carry 126 pounds, except fillies Milwaukee Appeal and Tasty Temptation (121 lbs.) PP/HORSE/OWNER/TRAINER/JOCKEY/ODDS 1. El Brujo/Windways Farm/Malcolm Pierce/Emma-Jayne Wilson/15-1 2. Flip for the Coin/Molinaro Stable/Vito Armata/Emile […]
Rexdale, ON – The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) honoured the Ontario-Bred champions of 2008 at their 27th Annual Awards, which took place on Friday, June 12th at the Lionhead Golf & Country Club in Brampton, Ontario. The event honoured Adena Springs as Breeder of the Year and the late Morgan Firestone as […]
Lexington, KY – Rachel Alexandra, will race in the 1 1/8-mile Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park, Saturday, June 27. She is expected to arrive at Belmont Park on Tuesday, June 23. The race will mark the first competition for the super filly since defeating the colts in the Preakness Stakes. Her last race against fillies […]
