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John Ratchford

John Ratchford Passes
September 07, 2016
It has been announced that longtime horseman and racing administrator John Ratchford passed away on Tuesday, September 6, surrounded by his adoring family, at his home in North Sydney. John lost his b...
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Tax Issue Key To Northside’s Future
June 06, 2016
Officials from Northside Downs and the Cape Breton Horsemen’s Association are concerned that the future of racing at the track could be in jeopardy if issues surrounding taxation are not addressed.
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