Premier Doug Ford is expected to outline Stage 1 of a gradual re-opening of businesses in Ontario which will include horse racing.
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June 13 is another possible start-up date for racing to begin after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of the season.
A continuation of the series of information and Q & A videos from Woodbine Entertainment updating the horse racing scene during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forward movement to occur this week with the return of gate schooling; jockeys will be allowed to work horses beginning May 13 with strict protocols.
Some US tracks are back in action this week, while Canadian tracks are in varying stages of re-opening as provinces ease into loosening measures.
Manitoba track has a solid horse population to race three evenings a week in an attempt to have fewer US tracks to go up against.
Toronto horse owner, professional horseplayer cashes on the 6-Up bet at Happy Valley on April 29 through HorsePlayer Interactive.
Horses, horsepeople and racing fans are chomping at the bit to get back to racing; masks will be mandatory on backstretch, among new protocols.
A lean month of April for horse racing which saw a 72% drop in race dates and 24% drop in wagering has led to an overall decrease in wagering for 2020.
Canada’s horse racing industry offers a creative approach to much-needed sector support without requiring new government spending.
While horse racing has, in recent years, fought for coverage in mainstream newspapers and media, the 'virtual' Triple Crown race got a lot.
Bob Baffert-trained colts remain undefeated with wins in splits of Arkansas Derby; horse racing-starved fans wager staggering $41 million on 14-race card.
To determine the probability of each contender winning the race, officials analyzed the historical past performances of each Triple Crown winner.
Thoroughbred and Standardbred owner and breeder hopes Charlatan can be a Kentucky Derby horse in September; talks horse racing's delay.
The Winnipeg track has set an opening day for its 63rd season of May 24 without spectators but on the HPI simulcast platform.