Quarter Horse

California Amends Crop Rule

September 21, 2020

A more restrictive rule governing use of the riding crop will go into effect October 1 for all Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, and mixed-breed races, and also during training in California. The amended r...

Ajax's 50-Year Quarter Horse History

In 1969, Alex Picov and his family opened the gates on their 65-acre family farm to friends and the community, creating the Picov Downs ‘J’ Track. Live Quarter Horse racing became a community staple.

Quarter Horse, T-Bred Licencing News

February 20, 2019

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced a one-time extension of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse individual horse racing licences.

Quarter Horse Hair Sample Testing

January 07, 2019

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced that enhanced testing for Clenbuterol in Quarter Horses will continue in the 2019 racing season, and will expand to include the collection an...

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Ajax Downs Slots Deal Announced

October 09, 2018

It was announced this morning (Tuesday, Oct. 9) that a deal has been struck which will allow slot machine gaming to continue at Ajax Downs until at least 2026.

Ontario Quarter Horse Program Approved

January 09, 2018

The 2018-19 Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (QHRIDP) has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors. The 2018-19 QHRIDP was planned based on the recommendations of the in...

Huge Effort From Outrider

Much like a top baseball relief pitcher, outrider Neal Stalhiem stepped in to get the save on a night where things could have taken a turn for the worse.

2016 Indiana Race Dates Approved

December 11, 2015

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved the 2016 race dates during its meeting on December 9.

2012 Hoosier Park Race Dates Announced

December 20, 2011

The 2012 racing dates for Hoosier Park were recently finalized by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission

Conditional Dates For Fort Erie

December 20, 2011

Further to the notice to the industry issued August 15, 2011, the director of the Ontario Racing Commission is providing notice of the conditional 2012 live and simulcast race date schedule for Fort E...

Racing, Simulcasting Back At Rosecroft In July?

Penn National Gaming, Inc. today announced that it has submitted an application to the Maryland Racing Commission for a license to operate Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill, Maryland, which the company a...

RCI Committee Pushes Ontario Urging Rules To Be Used As International Model

February 11, 2011

The International Racing Regulatory Conference Committee of RCI held its first meeting yesterday and called for a review of RCI Model Rules pertaining to urging in thoroughbred, quarter horse, and sta...

Hialeah Park Takeout Reduced To 12 Per Cent

October 06, 2010

On Monday, October 4, quarter-horse racetrack Hialeah Park announced that it will reduce takeouts rates on all wagers to an industry low 12%