Jim Lawson formally stepped down as Chief Steward of The Jockey Club of Canada in April 2015 and the Board of Stewards has appointed Jeffrey Begg to the position of Chief Steward. Mr. Lawson recently replaced Nick Eaves as CEO of Woodbine Entertainment Group thus initiating his decision to step down as Chief Steward. James Lawson […]

At the annual Jockey Club of Canada meeting of the Members held in July at Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, Ontario, one returning Steward and 14 new Members were appointed to The Jockey Club of Canada. The Jockey Club of Canada is honoured to re-appoint R. Glenn Sikura to the Board of Stewards for 2013 […]

The Jockey Club has established “Americas Best Racing,” an initiative focused on attracting new fans to the sport of Thoroughbred racing. It will kick into high gear over the next three weekends through special television programs, the launch of a new entertainment-focused website and Kentucky Derby sweepstakes. They are asking current fans to spread the […]

The Federal Budget released on March 21, 2013 contains two changes to section 31 of the Income Tax Act. The Jockey Club of Canada Tax Committee Chair, John Unger, has released the following statement regarding Section 31 of the Income Tax Act pertaining to the horse racing industry in Canada. First, the wording of section […]

The Jockey Club of Canada is excited to announce that the 38th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony will once again kick off the new racing year in 2013 at Woodbine Racetrack. Honouring the Canadian Champions of 2012, the 38th Sovereign Awards Ceremony will be held on the third floor of Woodbine Race Track in Toronto on […]

At the annual Jockey Club of Canada meeting of the Members held on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, Ontario, three new Stewards and eight new Members were appointed to The Jockey Club of Canada. The Jockey Club of Canada is honoured to appoint Mark Casse, Charles Overland and Paul Ryneveld […]