Perkins On Panel's Draft Plan July 06, 2013 "Only a clueless politician or one of his hatchet men could recommend cutting race dates, horse population and number of tracks as a method of “growing” the betting handle, but that’s the essence of t...
SBOA Encourages Meetings Attendance July 05, 2013 The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) would like to remind all Ontario breeders of the upcoming public meetings the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel will be holding next week.
Melnyk Ends Ottawa "Gaming" Desires July 05, 2013 It has been reported that high-profile Canadian racehorse owner and Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has 'moved on' from his desire to bring a casino to the Ottawa area.
Darling, MacDonald On Panel Plan July 02, 2013 In reaction to Friday's Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario released by the Ontario government, horsemen Jack Darling and Anthony MacDonald have issued letters offering their thoughts on what works and w...
OHRIA Encourages Draft Feedback June 28, 2013 Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association President Sue Leslie has issued a letter to the industry, encouraging feedback on the Horse Racing Industry Panel's plan for horse racing in Ontario.
Plan For Ontario Racing Released June 28, 2013 On Friday, June 28 the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel released "Toward a Sustainable Future – A Draft Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario", as mandated by Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Update On Transition Panel Report June 25, 2013 This past Friday, the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel met with select industry representatives and Ontario government officials for a preview of the Plan for Horse Racing in Ontario.
MacMillan Accuses Melnyk Of Bullying June 24, 2013 Ottawa-area horseman John MacMillan has issued comments in regard to Eugene Melnyk's push to have casino expansion lured away from the Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions June 20, 2013 The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.
Another Call To Pass Bill C-290 June 20, 2013 Canadian Gaming Association CEO Bill Rutsey has issued comments regarding the Canadian Senate's alleged stalling of MP Joe Comartin's Bill C-290, which calls for the legalization of single-event sport...
Comparing Kentucky To Ontario June 18, 2013 "I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...
Wynne Addresses Ontario Horse Racing June 17, 2013 In her capacity as Ontario's Minister of Agriculture and Food, Kathleen Wynne issued a letter addressed to Ontario's horse racing industry late Monday afternoon.