Assiniboia Meet To Start May 25 May 07, 2020 Manitoba Thoroughbred racetrack Assiniboia Downs has been given the green light to begin hosting pari-mutuel racing on May 25 without fans in attendance.
Thoroughbred Breeding Rule Adopted May 07, 2020 On Thursday, May 7, The Jockey Club board of stewards announced that it has adopted a final rule limiting the annual breeding of individual stallions.
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.
Racing Relief Bill Expected In NJ August 29, 2018 On Tuesday (Aug. 28), New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman John Burzichelli announced that he is planning on introducing a piece of legislation that calls for $20 million from the state’s gene...
Jockey Dies In Racing Accident December 19, 2016 A female jockey lost her life during a race on Sunday (December 18) after having been dismounted during a racing accident.
Barn Fire Claims 23 Racehorses December 19, 2016 Tragedy struck in Kentucky on Sunday morning (December 18), as 23 racehorses were killed during an early-morning fire at a training centre in the state.
2017 Ontario Race Date Applications October 21, 2016 As part of Ontario Racing’s commitment to transparency and industry self-determination, the 2017 Racetrack Race Date applications are available on the OR website.
Takeout Rates Discussed September 27, 2016 On Tuesday morning, executives from racetracks across North America talked takeout.
Five-Year-Old Racehorse Owner July 18, 2016 There is an ongoing push in today’s racing environment to tap into the younger demographic and attract new owners and customers to the game. A mainstream Toronto publication has run a profile piece on...
Racer Breaks Leg In Bizarre Incident July 07, 2016 In a pretty bizarre case of truth being stranger than fiction, an injured horse racing participant suffered further agony this past weekend when an ambulance drove over his leg and broke it as he laid...
Horseman In Critical Condition June 27, 2016 Officials at Fort Erie Race Track made the decision to cancel the last live race at the track on Sunday (June 26) after a serious incident that resulted in a Thoroughbred being euthanized and a horsem...
Mid-Race Fight During Homestretch May 26, 2016 Passions can run pretty hot during horse races, but that passion clearly boiled over during a recent contest. As a result, one racing participant has been handed a suspension and ordered to attend ang...
Century Handle, Race Date News May 09, 2016 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino has announced that its handle has spiked significantly so far this year, and that the track’s live Standardbred meet has been extended into the fall months.
