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2018 Mare Purchase Program Announced
Nov 03, 2017

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) & Ontario Racing are pleased to announce the continuation and enhancement of the Mare Purchase Program. The Mare Purchase Program, a component of the Thoroughbred Improvement Program...

250th Anniversary of Horse Racing to be featured at Royal Horse Show
Oct 26, 2017

Throughout 2017 events, commemorative miles and race presentations have taken place across country to celebrate Canadian horse racing’s milestone anniversary.  As the year draws to a close, The 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing will be...

50 Free Online Courses For Standardbred Trainers & Grooms
Oct 18, 2017

Not only is colic the number one killer of horses, but it is an identified major issue facing the horse racing industry. Are gut issues and colic affecting your stable’s performance on the track? Learn from industry experts how to reduce the...

AGCO-Stakeholder Working Groups - Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario
Feb 21, 2017

Further to the February 16, 2017 release of the ‘Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario’ Findings Report, the AGCO will be establishing three Working Groups to review and make recommendations for future policy...

Ajax Downs Owners Have Early Racing Action
Feb 22, 2017

(PHOTO - REMINGTON PARK in Oklahoma City have training races for Quarter Horses in advance of the opening of its March 10 Quarter Horse season. Some Canadians will be involved in these races as they ready their horses for Ajax Downs) David and...

Alex Brouwer: Chasing Queen’s Plate glory and beyond
Feb 23, 2017

By: Chris Lomon Alex Brouwer knows there are no guarantees on the road to Canada’s most famous horse race. But it is, admittedly, difficult to rein in your enthusiasm when you have two major reasons to dream big.   The 158th edition...

And the O'Brien nominees are...
Jan 14, 2017

The ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, January 28 in Mississauga, Ontario. 

AQHA Awards: D. Wayne Lukas gives passionate speech
Jan 19, 2017

(PHOTO - CANADIAN CHAMPION at the AQHA Awards on Jan. 18 was Alberta-bred POUTN ON THE WAGON, an undefeated 2-year-old of 2016) Hall of Fame Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas gave a passionate speech about horse racing, how to...

Ashley Mailloux: A lifelong horse racing thrill ride
Mar 16, 2017

Story: Chris LomonHer thoroughbred travels have taken her to nearly three-dozen racetracks, each of them unique in character and atmosphere. But for Ashley Mailloux(pictured above in the red cardigan), there is one thing they all have in common...

Canada’s National Harness Racing Champions Announced
Jan 29, 2017

On Saturday, January 28, Standardbred Canada announced harness racing’s national champions at the 2016 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. This was the 28th edition of the O&rsquo...

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