Backstretch

CTV Goes Off To The Races

With the end of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s Slots-At-Racetracks program looming March 31, Kitchener's CTV News has taken an in-depth look at the state of Ontario's horse racing industry in ...

Mohawk Backstretch To Close Dec. 15

September 12, 2012

The Woodbine Entertainment Group today announced that effective December 15, 2012, backstretch stabling will cease at Mohawk Racetrack.

Renovations Scheduled For Buffalo Barns

Buffalo Raceway announced today the scheduled building of two new barns to begin construction in September immediately after the 2012 Erie County Fair

Update On Big M Backstretch Demolition

Demolition of barns and dormitories on the Meadowlands backstretch reached completion this week, marking the first major milestone in New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC’s development of a new grandstand

Backstretch Demolition At Meadowlands

The first phase of New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC’s plans for a new grandstand got underway this week with the demolition of barns and dormitories on the Meadowlands backstretch

Lawsuit Filed Over 2009 Lebanon Fire

January 12, 2012

It has been reported that a lawsuit was filed last month in regard to the December 2009 backstretch fire at Ohio's Lebanon Raceway which led to the death of two grooms and 43 standardbred racehorses

Lake Pleads Guilty In Eustis Fatality

January 10, 2012

It has been reported that harness-racing driver Angus Lake, the man that was at the wheel of the truck which struck and killed Michelle Eustis in the Balmoral Park backstretch during the early-morning...

Stay For Schickedanz; WEG Stands Pat

November 24, 2011

Even though the Ontario Racing Commission announced late last week that it has given thoroughbred owner Bruno Schickedanz a stay from a 12-month suspension in regard to the ultimate euthanization of c...

Talks Continue on Hastings' Lease

November 15, 2011

According to a report, Great Canadian Gaming is in discussions on a lease agreement for Hastings Racecourse, that expires in 2012

Equine Spa Moved

October 21, 2011

The equine Spa (Hydro Therapy Spa), previously located in the backstretch at Mohawk Racetrack, has been moved.

Gural Gets Key 'Okay' For Big M

October 14, 2011

Jeff Gural has received an important green light from the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority in regard to his vision for the new Meadowlands Racetrack

Flamboro Backstretch Closed For October

September 30, 2011

Flamboro Downs would like to remind all horsemen that the backstretch at the Dundas oval will be completely closed for the month of October

Support For Backstretch Workers Profiled

September 14, 2011

Anyone that knows the first thing about the behind the scenes aspect of horse racing knows that grooms can be a major part of a horse's success. It is also known that grooms' dedication and perseveran...