President of the HBPA Sue Leslie calls the new pay structure "a very good outcome for the jockeys and good outcome for the owners.”
Horse Racing News
Ontario-sired Sir for Sure upset the $150,000 Plate Trial and gave owners/breeders Rene and Darlene Hunderup their biggest win.
Despite having to race without hind shoes, Moira was a dominating winner, the biggest winner for Canadian Donato Lanni and his X-Men Stable.
Sunday at Woodbine featured multiple graded stakes, inquiries, invading winners and some longshot surprises.
With Luis Contreras in the irons, the pair led the field all the way to win by 2 1/2 lengths over March to the Arch.
Moira and The Minkster headline the Woodbine Oaks and Plate Trial Stakes respectively on a big Sunday card at Woodbine.
In the 5th race there is concern regarding the stretch run of King Witt, ridden by Sheldon Chickeness, who appeared to pull up then ride aggressively.
A talented field of 14 contest the Grade 2 Connaught Cup over the E.P. Taylor Turf on Saturday at Woodbine.
There are 208 Canadian-bred yearlings up for auction by CTHS Ontario on August 31st at the Woodbine sales pavilion.
Trainer Kevin Attard aims for his second straight Oaks with the filly owned by X-Men, Madaket and SF Bloodstock.
The veteran jockey, whose career spans 35 years, is the 2022 recipient of the award named for one of the sport’s most successful riders.
Fields of seven to nine look likely for the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks and $125,000 Plate Trial this Sunday, July 24.
The Winnipeg track has announced a purse increase across the board in every category, including a 25% increase in Maiden Allowance races.
Yearlings in the September 8 auction in Langley are by a variety of top stallions throughout North America.
Steve and Beverley Owens' 2-year-old son of Reload remained unbeaten in two races with a handy win over open company.
