Great Canadian addresses horse people's concern related to not being able to find appropriate stabling for their horses with a number of proposals.
Races
Woodbine Mile (G1) winner El Tormenta, owned and bred by Sam-Son Farms, begins his 2020 campaign in the Grade 3 Appleton at Gulfstream.
Flashy colt Tiz the Law continues his trek to the September 5 Kentucky Derby and meets Fountain of Youth winner Ete Indien and others.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame has announced its 2020 ballot featuring 30 people and horses; results will be announced Tuesday, April 7th.
The Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium and the HBPA have provided an update to their horsepeople regarding new measures in place for the upcoming season.
Racing is suspended around the world but a few US tracks continue on; Fort Erie set to open backstretch April 12 for its May 26 start.
Track aims for 50 racing dates without fans but horse population, lack of US shippers, will be a major concern for Winnipeg track.
Woodbine’s backstretch is restricted to only essential care for horses and regular training operations will not be permitted.
"There will be another race for Mind Control," says trainer of Grade 1 winner who must stay on idle as racing stops in New York.
$35 million card of racing cancelled due to COVID-19; dozens of US-based horses have been on track training for March 28 day of racing.
Trainer Brad Cox won the final 3 stakes at Fair Grounds, including the $1 million Louisiana Derby with Wells Bayou, a grandson of Smart Strike.
Racing in the US continues on and there are plenty of stakes races, Canadian horses and horsepeople to cheer on while we stay home.
The Louisiana Derby for 3-year-olds is on a big card at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn rocked by COVID-19, and California nears lockdown.
Woodbine Entertainment CEO and the HBPA continue to set strict measures to keep thoroughbred training going at Woodbine racetrack.
Great Canadian, in consultation with the BC Horse Racing Management Committee, agreed to allow for the continuation of training, with conditions.