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The Raceway at Western Fair District’s Horse Ownership Trade Show, presented in co-operation with Standardbred Canada, was hosted on Friday night and Raceway representatives were very pleased with both industry participation and attendance.
“For a first time effort for this type of event, I think it went very well,” said Greg Blanchard, General Manager for The Raceway. “There was a steady flow of people and a lot of truly ‘engaged’ racing fans learning about racehorse ownership.
“The Stable and Landmark Racing Stable seemed to have many people interested in the Fractional Ownership models which is a good sign for the future of the industry.”
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Anthony MacDonald from The Stable talks to trade show guests
The I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club’s Owner For A Night saw eight lucky Trade Show attendees matched with horses racing in the eighth race. The winners were taken to the paddock for a tour and the chance to meet their horse, trainer, and groom. All eight of the 'Honourary Owners' joined in the winner’s circle presentation for the race winner.
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Own A Horse Race Presentation with winner Spilling The Beans and driver Nick Steward
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Honourary owner Michael Trudeau meets his horse, Jinglewriter
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Honourary owner Peter Reed meets Mach Shark
The Ontario Harness Horse Association’s Wanna Drive program was a big hit with over 30 people enjoying rides in the double-seated jog carts during the night.
“I think this is a good model that could also work at other tracks and venues,” said Blanchard. “These types of events generate awareness and you never know when you might hit a homerun with generating prospects for future owners.”
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The Raceway and Standardbred Canada would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the following for taking part in the Trade Show:
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The Stable
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Landmark Racing Stable
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Trainers Mark Beaven, Natasha House, Mark Horner, Heather Toll
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Veterinarian Dr. Alison Moore
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Central Ontario Standardbred Association
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Ontario Harness Horse Association
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Ontario Racing
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Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association
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Tomiko Training Centre
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Tea Habjan and Mike Jobb from Tomiko Training Centre
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COSA's Cathy Boughton and Stacey Newman
(Photos courtesy SC and WFD)