Thoroughbred Racing

Enhanced Testing Announced

August 27, 2014

On Wednesday, August 27, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the current out-of-competition testing program relating to Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack will be enhanced.

Fort Erie Race Track Sold

August 13, 2014

According to a report in Wednesday’s Toronto Star, Canada’s famed thoroughbred facility Fort Erie Race Track has been sold.

Trainers Support Medication Phase Out

August 05, 2014

A group of 25 Thoroughbred trainers have announced that they support the phasing out of race-day medication, starting with the two-year-olds of the 2015 season of racing.

Purse Drop For Delaware Runners

August 05, 2014

It has been reported that officials with the Thoroughbred raceway Delaware Park have decided to cut purses for the first time since slot machine gaming was introduced in 1995.

Report: Fort Erie Sale Very Close

It has been reported that a sale for Fort Erie's historic thoroughbred facility is expected to be completed as soon as this week.

Ex-Thoroughbred Clocker Pleads Guilty

It has been reported that a former clocker at Penn National Race Course has pleaded guilty to falsifying workout times for Thoroughbreds at the Pennsylvania raceway.

‘Plate’ Winner Has Big Tie To S-Breds

When Lexie Lou romped to victory in the 155th Queen’s Plate on Sunday, Dr. Moira Gunn couldn’t hold back the tears.

Filly Lexie Lou Wins Queen's Plate

Gary Barber’s Lexie Lou, confidently handled by jockey Patrick Husbands, took over in upper stretch from pacesetter Asserting Bear and went on to a comfortable one and one-half length victory over Ami...

Hazel Park Set To Host T-Breds

After 30 years of offering harness racing, Hazel Park is getting set to host its first program of thoroughbred racing since 1984.

Melnyk Retires From Racing

Eugene Melnyk, one of North America’s most accomplished thoroughbred owners, officially announced his retirement from the sport of horse racing on Wednesday, June 11.

Trainer Sees Federal Charges Dropped

It has been reported that a trainer who was a subject of Federal charges following a racing probe has had the charges he was facing dropped.

Hudak Pledges Slots To Fort Erie

Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak made a brief appearance in his hometown on Sunday afternoon, saying he would re-open the slots at the Fort Erie Race Track if he becomes premier after...