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OR's Executive Director Rob Cook was interviewed by Canadian Thoroughbred magazine. You can read the full interview here: www.horse-canada.com/horse-news/rob-cook-on-the-future-of-ontario-racing/
“I've heard from horse people that certainty about the Ontario government’s long-term investment in horse racing is needed,” said Cook. “We are well aware that horse people operate on a four- or five-year cycle. I know that it takes time for breeders and owners to realize their investment, and that they need to understand what our future looks like in order to feel comfortable about making those investments."
New “Advisor for Racing” appointed by provincial government
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal has recently appointed Greg Walling as a new special advisor on horseracing. Walling characterizes his post as “a particular advocate for the smaller racetracks” and says that “horse racing helps rural economies.” Ontario Racing looks forward to working with Mr Walling, as he shares our belief in the enormous value of horseracing in this province.
Ontario Racing`s Industry Features
Did you know that every week OR shines a spotlight on the hardworking professionals that make our industry great? You can find these features on our website and on our social channels: facebook.com/ONHorseRacing and twitter.com/ONTRacing. Read this week’s feature on Jimmy Takter here.
Canadian Premier Yearling Sale
Ontario Racing is proud to join our friends at OLG to sponsor the Canadian Millions Sales Stakes Day on August 31st (first post is 6:45 p.m.). The OR team will also be on hand the following day, September 1st, for the Canadian Premier Yearling Sale. This is your chance to purchase your next winner, at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion (starting at noon). There will be over $100,000 in cash and prizes for purchasers, and four added races in 2017 for graduates of this year`s sale.
WEG partners with Ryerson U for horseracing hackathon
Woodbine Entertainment Group is staying at the forefront of racing innovation in Canada with their exciting new partnership with Ryerson University’s iBoost lab. The program, called Horse Racing 3.0: Changing the Game, will bring together bright minds and design-thinkers to drive new ideas for revenue growth in the horseracing industry. Learn more here.
Ontario trainer wins Hambletonian
Ontario Racing congratulates Paula Wellwood and Mike Keeling and all of Marion Marauder’s connections for their history making win in standardbred racing's biggest race: the million dollar Hambletonian. Read more of Ontario Racing’s coverage here.
Clinton Raceway celebrates 70 years
Congratulations to Clinton Raceway on their 70th anniversary. You can read OR`s coverage of this special raceday here.
Newstalk1010 covers syndicated racehorse ownership
Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario PC Party and Newstalk1010 host, featured The Stable on his radio show on August 21 2016. You can listen here.
Ontario Sires Stakes Outreach
The Ontario Sires Stakes rolled into our nation's capital on August 4th. Rideau Carleton Raceway featured the OSS Be A Winner Contest. The track was packed with race fans, and drivers and horses connected with the fans at the track side fence line.
OSS events have also taken place at Hanover Raceway, Hiawatha Horse Park, Kawartha Downs and Ajax Downs over the past month and each has given an opportunity for race participants and fans to celebrate the best of horse racing in Ontario.
Race fans can catch Ontario Sires Stakes racing and join the OSS Be A Winner contest at Georgian Downs on August 30th and Flamboro Downs on September 30th.
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