Canadian tracks sit and wait for provincial emergency orders to be lifted while horsepeople hope for a return to racing by summer.
Races
Longshot parade at the few tracks still in action in the US and Gulfstream Park is the only North American track racing on Easter Sunday.
The Ontario Racing Task Force including HBPA Ont, groups from all three breeds, announce approval from OLG and the Ont. government for purse distribution.
The 123rd season of Fort Erie racetrack is set to open May 26; training will begin with no gate training or workouts permitted.
With most tracks in the US cancelling or postponing racing due to the COVID-19 virus, wagering plunged in March from one year ago.
In Sydney, Australia, a wonderful story of a mare who is tough to train, but loves pizza, winning a Group 1- the first for her trainer.
In the event of a COVID-19 positive or outbreak on backstretch, horsepeople must be ready with back-up plans for staff or to move horses.
Canadian tracks have horses on backstretch in light training while the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, endangering racing seasons.
Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 161st running of The Queen’s Plate will be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The HBPA of BC and the BCTOBA are offering two programs to get money immediately into the hands of owners for cost of spring training
While professional sports does not come under the umbrella of the City of Toronto's ban on city-run events until June 30, the Plate may be moved.
Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine Entertainment and his board, HBPA, Ontario Racing working furiously to help horsepeople while racing on hold.
Racing fans tweeted and wagered a lot from late morning to early evening Sat. Mar. 28 watching a big Gulfstream card of racing.
The Winnipeg Sun talks to Assiniboia Downs' Darren Dunn about the upcoming Thoroughbred season which could be delayed due to COVID-19.
A fabulous racing card at Gulfstream Park today gives us something to watch and enjoy as the COVID-19 keeps us in our homes.
