Tara Hills Stud of Port Perry, Ontario announced today that the 2014 book for Mach Three is now full and closed. “We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support for Mach Three this year,” said general manager David Heffering. Mach Three‘s sons and daughters have earnings of over $62.2 million. […] Read more »
Group Of Standardbred Breeders Issue Statements Of Claim
On Wednesday, April 16, a group of Standardbred breeders from across the province issued a Statement Of Claim against the Province of Ontario and a Statement Of Claim against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for damages arising from the manner in which the Slots at Racetracks Program was cancelled. In its Statement Of Claim, […] Read more »
2014 OSS Schedule Of Races Is Now Available
The 2014 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) schedule of races is now available. OSS events have been assigned to tracks that currently have approved race dates for 2014. The Schedule section of the website will be updated shortly and the draw dates and times will be added when that information has been finalized. To see the […] Read more »
North America’s 2014 Win Leader Is Ontario Bred, Rockin Rambaran
North America’s 2014 win leader Rockin Rambaran continued his current streak on Sunday night at Rideau Carleton Raceway for trainer and owner Luc Loyer. Rockin Rambaran ($2.60) front-stepped his way to a 1:57.4 victory — his seventh in a row — in the evening’s ninth race with Guy Gagnon in the sulky. With his ninth […] Read more »
Murray McConnell Interviewed By SudburyStar.com About Breeder’s Lawsuit
Murray McConnell says neither he nor his fellow standardbred breeders wanted to end up in court, but they have no choice but to sue the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. over the way the racetrack-slots revenue sharing program was cancelled. “People cannot make a living at it,” said McConnell, who owns Casimir Farm in Hagar, […] Read more »
OHRIA Press Release- Integration Key To Long-Term Survival Of Horse Racing Industry
The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is pleased with the personal attention and progress that Premier Kathleen Wynne has given to ensuring the survival of the Province’s horse racing and breeding industry. The recently negotiated five year deal, which provides the industry with some stability, is much appreciated. The ultimate survival of the industry, […] Read more »