A special committee on shoeing and hoof care that was formed coming out of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit is calling for a ban of toe grabs with a height greater than four millimeters on the front horseshoes of Thoroughbred racehorses. The committee began meeting in January to follow through on the Welfare […]
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BETHESDA, Md. – The first draft of the horse genome sequence has been deposited in public databases and is freely available for use by biomedical and veterinary researchers around the globe, leaders of the international Horse Genome Sequencing Project announced today. The $15 million effort to sequence the approximately 2.7 billion DNA base pairs in […]
Toronto, ON – The efforts of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) to combat the use of illegal and non-therapeutic drugs in race horses is receiving international recognition. The US based National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) has awarded the ORC a $10,000 grant to help fund its ongoing medication control program. The funds […]
The 2005 Kentucky Derby winner was euthanized due to complications from his breakdown at the Preakness last year. A series of problems, including laminitis in the left rear hoof and a recent subsolar abscess in the right rear hoof, were beginning to cause the colt increasing discomfort. On May 20, Barbaro was rushed to the […]
With over 228 of the 265 votes cast, Invasor became the first South American bred horse to win Horse of the Year at the 36th Eclipse Awards. The other finalists for the award were Barbaro who received 21 votes and Bernardini who received 16. The Eclipse Awards are voted on by members of the National […]
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is pleased to announce that Steven Lehman has been named to the new position of CAO. He will assume his duties effective January 24, 2007. A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in various industry sectors –including 2 years as Chief Financial Officer for the Ontario Harness Horse Association […]
The Jockey Club reminds owners and breeders that a valid attempt to name foals of 2005 must be made by Feb. 1, 2007, to avoid a $75 late fee. As an aid in selecting a desired name, The Jockey Club once again has published on the Registry’s website a list of 27,723 names released from […]
Toronto – Woodbine Entertainment Group today announced that despite a modest start to Woodbine’s 2006 live Thoroughbred meet, which concluded December 10, the company has momentum heading into 2007 after strong second-half results. It was a year in which Woodbine became the first track in Canada and second in North America to install Polytrack, a […]
The Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP), launched in July 2005 to improve the integrity of racing by accrediting all racing officials, stewards and judges, has developed an annual performance evaluation program for stewards and judges and a list of points of emphasis for judging races in 2007 that will be provided to state racing commissions […]
Rexdale, ON – The election for the 2007-2008 Provincial Directors of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) took place on Wednesday, December 6th, 2006. Eleven members were elected onto the Board of Directors, representing four zones within Ontario. The CTHS welcomes the following 2007-2008 Board of Directors: Jeff Begg – Zone 3 Peter Berringer […]
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2006 Sovereign Awards. Winners will be announced at the 32nd Annual Sovereign Awards ceremonies at the InterContinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front Street West, Toronto on Saturday, 16 December 2006. The Jockey Club of Canada was founded in 1973 by E.P.Taylor to serve […]
Rexdale, ON – The CTHS Winter Mixed Sale, held at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion in Ontario, concluded its one-day session on December 2nd with a 15.6% increase in gross sales. Buyers from across Canada, the U.S. and as far as Jamaica, braved the cold to view the 181 horses catalogued, resulting in 125 sold for […]
TORONTO, December 1, 2006 – At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Woodbine Entertainment Group today, Mr. Clay Horner was elected Vice-Chairman and Mr. Nick Eaves was elected a Director of the Corporation and appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new position, Mr. Eaves will report directly to Mr. David Willmot, […]
Jockey Constant Montpellier has been fined $5,000 and suspended for a period of 150 calendar days from November 20th through December 10, 2006
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has commenced an appeal of the decision of the Ontario Superior Court in the matter of Thomas O’Dwyer v. Ontario Racing Commission. While it respects the decision by the Superior Court, the ORC strongly disagrees with several elements of the decision and believes that it is consistent […]
