"No one in Ontario should be confused about what horse racing is and why it matters to rural Ontario and the province as a whole. We must build a racing model that builds our fan base. We need to shut off the fire hoses and grab our tool belts."

In a special Trot Blog feature, driver Anthony MacDonald has penned the following letter in an effort open dialogue to improve and rebuild Ontario's racing industry.

To read and comment on MacDonald's blog post, click the following link: "One pool"