OHR Announces Breeder Support March 12, 2014 In a letter issued to Premier Kathleen Wynne on March 11, 2014, John Snobelen of Ontario Horse Racing announced support programs for thoroughbred and quarter-horse breeders.
Alliance Tracks Close To Deal February 20, 2014 "This is a unique-in-the-world agreement between eight tracks to share resources, coordinate schedules, to provide a consistent level of racing and purses year-round to the benefit of both the horsepe...
OHRIA Issues Industry Update February 18, 2014 The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) issued an update to the horse racing industry late Tuesday afternoon.
Burgess Issues Letter To Wynne December 20, 2013 After receiving a letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne, owner Robert Burgess has replied to the Premier and Minister of Agriculture & Food.
Buchanan Appointed New ORC Chair November 08, 2013 On Friday, November 8, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that Elmer Buchanan has been appointed the new Chair of the ORC.
Hudak, Pettapiece Comment On PC's Five-Part Plan For Racing November 08, 2013 Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak and MPP Randy Pettapiece addressed the media on Friday after the Party unveiled its five-point plan to save Ontario's horse racing industry.
Burgess Replies To Star Article November 04, 2013 Owner Robert Burgess has replied to the recent article in the Toronto Star by issuing letters to the editor of the newspaper as well as the writer of the feature story.
Horwath: NDP Would Reinstate SARP October 31, 2013 On Wednesday, October 30, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath stated that her party would reinstate the Slots-at-Racetracks Program if it wins the next election.
Eaves Issues Letter To Toronto Star October 30, 2013 On Wednesday, October 30, Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves penned a letter to the editor of the Toronto Star in response to an article the publication ran this past weekend.
Hudak’s Open Letter To Wynne October 30, 2013 On Wednesday, October 30, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak penned an open letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne outlining his party's course of action for the Fort Erie Race Track and the provincial horse racin...
Ontario Horse Racing In The News October 28, 2013 A story which was run in the Toronto media this past weekend regarding horse racing has garnered a response from the New Democratic Party in the Ontario Legislature and the Ontario Public Service Empl...
FELRC Warming Up To Festival Concept October 25, 2013 After having met with John Snobelen and Ontario’s Horse Racing Transition Panel, there is some newfound optimism that festival-style thoroughbred meets at the Fort Erie Race Track could be a possibili...