Anthony Macdonald

Our Industry After Two Years

"I am well aware of how full our Premier's plate is. I'm hoping our leadership in this industry will step up and lobby our Premier to once again slap the hand of the OLG and remind them whose sandbox ...

Report On Stonebridge Rich Test

A report prepared for trainer Anthony MacDonald in the matter of trotter Stonebridge Rich sheds light on the impact of topical anesthetic mepivacaine on a horse's system, and more specifically the eff...

Missed Opportunities

"The problem is, the Jackpot Hi-5 is only one wager. Think of the possibilities that many new wagers with guaranteed payouts would produce. What would that revenue look like if the OLG helped promote ...

Flamboro Preferred Marred By Mishap

Taking the lead off the gate, Blue Chip Sunshine and driver James MacDonald were unaffected by a breaker in the first turn that scattered most of the field and went on to win the $7,500 Preferred 3 Pa...

Which Shortage Is Worse?

"What shortage is Ontario racing experiencing more of? 1) purse money offered; 2) race dates; 3) horses; 4) owners"...read on

Commission Releases MacDonald Ruling

January 07, 2015

On Wednesday, January 7, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to an appeal by horseman Anthony MacDonald.

Flamboro Preferreds To Six-Year-Olds

January 01, 2015

The two featured races on Flamboro Downs' 2015 opener -- a $11,000 Preferred 2 Trot and a $7,000 Preferred 3 Fillies & Mares Pace -- were each captured by six-year-old Standardbreds.

Stay Granted To Stonebridge Rich

December 26, 2014

Christmas came early for the connections of trotter Stonebridge Rich. As of Wednesday, Dec. 24, the horse had been removed from Ontario's suspended horses list.

Withdrawal Times Questioned

December 09, 2014

Why should a horse receive a positive test for a drug administered with a normal amount outside the recommended withdrawal time?

Attracting New Business

November 07, 2014

"It doesn't matter what line of work you are in. If you are looking for new investment, you need to show people why you are worthy of that investment, how you will potentially make them money, and if ...

MacDonald Feted For Money Milestone

September 26, 2014

Driver Anthony MacDonald was recognized Thursday evening for recently surpassing $25 million in career earnings.

Issues That Need Addressing

"As horsemen we can only change what we have the ability to change. Our product, the way it looks, and the way it is received by gamblers is definitely one of those things."...read on