Horsemen’s Benevolent And Protective Association

Ontario Merger Makes Headlines

December 15, 2017

Thursday's merger that will combine Ontario Racing and the Ontario Standardbred Alliance into an independent, not-for-profit industry organization made headlines both in and outside horse racing circl...

Ontario Racing And Standardbred Alliance Vote To Merge

December 14, 2017

The Board of Ontario Racing and members of the Standardbred Alliance have voted to merge the two existing organizations.

Talkin' Horses Returns As Web Series

The Ontario Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has announced the launch of an exciting new initiative developed to promote the growth of horse racing in the province.

Glimmer Of Hope For Suffolk Downs

It was announced late last week that live Thoroughbred racing at Suffolk Downs in Massachusetts may not be over, contrary to what was previously believed.

WEG, HBPA Alter T-Bred Program

February 27, 2014

On Thursday, February 27, the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) jointly announced changes to Woodbine’s Ontario-sired Thoroughbred raci...

WEG Pleased With 'Bet Night Live'

December 02, 2011

Following the conclusion of 'Bet Night Live’s 2011 online handicapping contest on Monday, the Woodbine Entertainment Group has reflected on its innovative concept and is pleased with the results

US HBPA: Don't Ban Lasix

Due to its effectiveness in treating Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association in the United States has announced that it is against a race-d...

Schickedanz Ban Upheld By ORC

August 27, 2010

According to a report, the Ontario Racing Commission ruled yesterday that horses owned by Bruno Schickedanz are to remain banned from racing or stabling at Woodbine

Betfair Gets Centre Stage

December 08, 2009

The English betting exchange Betfair, moving inexorably ahead in its quest for a role in American racing, got centre stage as the opening act in today’s University of Arizona Race Track Industry Progr...