Standardbred Breeders Of Ontario Association

Historic Ontario Horse Racing Industry Funding Agreement Signed

The Ontario Racing (OR) Board of Directors today (Tuesday, May 8) announced the signing of a historic 19-year funding agreement with the Ontario Government.

SBOA Stallion Auction Extended

February 13, 2018

The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association online stallion auction has been extended. Bidding will now close at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 15.

SBOA Online Stallion Auction Details

January 26, 2018

The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association will be hosting an online stallion auction from February 12, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. until February 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Lawsuit Getting Closer To The Truth

December 11, 2017

The former premier of Ontario and other key government officials will no longer have to take the stand in open court to explain why the lucrative Slots at Racetracks Program (SARP) was cancelled, but ...

Macintosh SBOA Open House Videos Online

November 27, 2017

The weather was not favourable, but the hospitality and the activities of the day certainly were this past Saturday (November 25) when Blake Macintosh held an open house at Meadowbranch Training Centr...

Government Witnesses Examined

October 11, 2017

Examinations have begun in the lawsuit launched by a group of Standardbred breeders against the Government of Ontario, and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

Courts: Duncan, McGuinty Must Testify

October 04, 2017

On Tuesday (October 3), a divisional court rejected a key appeal from the Ontario Government and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in regard to an ongoing legal battle with a group of Standardbred bree...

Interest In Ontario Yearlings High

October 03, 2017

Proven sires and newcomers are keeping interest in Ontario yearlings high, as yearling sale season swings into high gear. The first session of the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale takes place today (T...

There’s A Horse For Everyone!

October 02, 2017

Fractional ownership is a relatively new concept in racehorse ownership, and many different models exist in Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing. It’s a great entry point for someone brand new to race...

Appeal Filed To Block Testimony

August 23, 2017

Reports indicate an appeal has been filed regarding the ruling that would summon a total of 11 individuals -- including former Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan -- to c...

McGuinty, Duncan Must Testify

August 09, 2017

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that former Premier Dalton McGuinty and former Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan, among others, will be forced to answer questions on the record in rega...

Mother's Day Open Houses Set

Here’s a great way to spend some time with your Mom, wife, sister, that special lady in your life, or the entire family on Mother’s Day. Why not take a drive to a Standardbred breeding farm to visit ...