Randy Pettapiece

Racing Funding Discussed At Queen’s Park

On Wednesday (May 2), Ontario PC Caucus horse racing critic MPP Randy Pettapiece questioned the government about the 19-year funding agreement that has been presented to the Ontario horse racing indus...

Ontario Racing Pleased With Queen’s Park Reception

October 11, 2017

Ontario Racing has commented on its second annual Horse Racing Industry Reception at Queen’s Park, which took place on September 26.

A Strong Message At Queen's Park

September 26, 2017

On Tuesday (September 26), Ontario Racing hosted a reception at Queen's Park for racing industry stakeholders, members of provincial parliament and government staff.

Racing Discussed In Legislature

October 18, 2016

On Tuesday, October 18, Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa reiterated the Ontario Liberal Government’s support for the provincial horse racing industry during question period in the Ontario Leg...

Liberals Vote Down Racing Amendments

December 07, 2015

Today Bill 144, Budget Measures Act, 2015 was considered in detail by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Bill 144 establishes a new Act, the Horse Racing Industry Act, 2015, which...

Pettapiece Named PC Critic For Racing

Progressive Conservative MPP Randy Pettapiece has announced that Ontario PC Leader Jim Wilson has re-appointed him as the caucus critic responsible for the horse racing industry.

Hudak Fields Questions On Racing

In March, PC Leader Tim Hudak was a featured speaker at a Q&A session with Jeff Gural at Granite Ridge Golf Course in Milton, Ont.

Snobelen Responds To Pettapiece

Ontario Horse Racing's John Snobelen has issued a statement in response to MPP Randy Pettapiece's request for clarification on breeder support from Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Pettapiece: Breeders Want Answers

In an open letter issued Tuesday to Premier Kathleen Wynne, MPP Randy Pettapiece urged the province's Premier to explain why it appears that Standardbred breeders are the only group excluded by the an...

More Response To AG Report

On Tuesday, April 29, response to the Auditor General’s special report on the OLG Modernization Plan and cancellation of the Slots-at-Racetracks program continued.

Jeff Gural's Speech, Q&A Online

On Tuesday night, racetrack owner Jeff Gural provided the keynote address and a Q&A session at Granite Ridge Golf Course in Milton, Ont.

Live Gural-PC Q&A Coverage

Trot Insider provided live coverage from Tuesday's Ontario PC Party Q&A Session at Granite Ridge Golf Club outside Milton, Ont.

Hudak To Attend Q&A Session

Jeff Gural has been advertised as the keynote speaker for the Q&A Session with the Ontario PC Party on Tuesday night in Milton, Ont., but another prominent name has been added to the lineup.