Atlantic Standardbred Breeders Association Executive Director Lynne MacLennan and Horse Racing New Brunswick Executive Director Jeff Malloy have both gone on the record in regard to the funding shortfall which has seen the
New Brunswick government cut its $100,000 contribution to the ATSS program.
An article by The Daily Gleaner has quoted MacLennan as saying that the ASBA is hoping that the funding will be replaced "within a month" so upcoming events at other provincial racetracks are not affected.
The report explains that HRNB annually contributes $50,000 to the ATSS program, and, according to MacLennan, "the ball is in their (HRNB's) court," in regard to finding funding to fill the $100,000 shortfall.
"To tell you the truth, there isn't really a game plan as far as where we can find the money," Malloy was quoted as saying. "It's going to be difficult to find. We will continue to work on it. This season, the program is in jeopardy for New Brunswick."
(With files from The Daily Gleaner)
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