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Found 73 Results from Dave Briggs

A man with a birthday cake; a bay horse racing at Woodbine.

Frank Di Guilio Jr. and the Power of Pop Culture Names

Horse of the Year Patches O’Houlihan’s owner/breeder names horses after his favourite songs, lyrics, TV shows, cartoons and movie characters.
By: Dave Briggs / Ontario Racing
A chestnut horse racing at Woodbine.

Thoroughbred Breeders Reinvesting in Ontario Thanks to TIP

In 2024, nearly $6.4 million in awards were earned by Ontario breeders, who promptly spent that money in the province’s rural economy.
By: Dave Briggs / Ontario Racing

Ontarians Fear Effects of Tariffs on Horse Racing

Provincial horse breeders say blanket tariffs of 25% in both the U.S. and Canada would put them out of business.
By: Dave Briggs / Ontario Racing

Frank Salive Moves On to the Next Chapter

The legendary Canadian race caller may have retired from Fort Erie, but Caribbean racetracks and travelling the world are on the agenda.
By: Dave Briggs

Sports Betting a High-Stakes Proposition for Horse Racing

As single sports betting is implemented in Canada, Woodbine would like the Ontario government to follow the New Jersey sports betting model.
By: Dave Briggs

Here’s Why Del Mar Had Such a Hugely Successful Summer Meet

With more horses and the handle up more than 22 per cent over 2020, can others learn from the California track’s success?
By: Dave Briggs

Why the AGCO Lowered the TCO2 Test Threshold

Aligning with most of the racing world was made to ensure fairness, protect horse welfare, and retain CPMA funding for the program.
By: Dave Briggs

Animal Kingdom: The Making of a Kentucky Derby Winner

Trainer Graham Motion looks back fondly on Animal Kingdom’s thrilling 2011 Kentucky Derby triumph a decade ago.
By: Dave Briggs

Tom Mungham Wants to Continue the Work of His Predecessor

Ontario’s new CEO and registrar of AGCO wants to modernize rules and ensure integrity, safety and equine welfare.
By: Dave Briggs

Dr. Huw Llewellyn: Helping Racehorses Perform Better

His ground-breaking surgery to correct dorsal displacement of the soft palate earned the moniker 'The Llewellyn Procedure'.
By: Dave Briggs
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