The Ontario Racing Commission has officially accepted Windsor Raceway's application to relinquish its licence to conduct racing. There are certain conditions Read more »
MPP Lisa MacLeod Asks Horse Racing Supporters To Be At Queen’s Park on Thursday, August 30
Nepean – Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod is inviting everyone interested in supporting the future of the Ontario horse-racing industry to come to Queen’s Park on Thursday, August 30. Via release, MacLeod announced “On Thursday, August 30, 2012, I will use my one private members business this year to stand up for the horse racing industry […] Read more »
Majority of Ontarians Oppose Cancelling the Slots At Racetracks Program, New Poll Shows
Only 17% of Ontario residents support the Ontario Liberal government's decision to scrap the Slots At Racetracks program according Read more »
Member Concerns Cause Standardbred Canada Turnaround On New Buyer Credit Policy
Standardbred Canada has decided it will not be implementing the new credit procedure and application form that was announced in a letter sent last week to buyers at its sales. At this time, Standardbred Canada confirms that the previous policies and procedures for credit will remain Read more »
Our Mojo Currently Tops His OSS Division For SBOA Mentoring Group And Trainer Keeling
Mike Keeling is heading to Clinton Raceway on Sunday with a trio of three-year-old trotting colts hoping to pad their Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots’ resumes. Our Mojo bats lead off for the Keeling team and the gelding will be looking for his third Grassroots trophy from post three in the first $24,000 division. The Kadabra […] Read more »
Ontario Liberal Government Axed Slots At Racetracks Program Before Impact Study Received, Say MPPs Arnott and Pettapiece
(Perth-Wellington) – A newly released document reveals that Premier Dalton McGuinty’s government had already made up its mind to kill the horse-racing industry, even before it received an economic analysis. That document, released today by MPPs Ted Arnott (Wellington-Halton Hills) and Randy Pettapiece (Perth-Wellington), offered confidential advice to cabinet on the economic impact of ending […] Read more »
