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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 Ballot Announced

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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2019 ballot. A total of 30 people and horses comprised of 15 Standardbred and 15 Thoroughbred candidates have been selected to appear on the voting ballot. A 20-person Election Committee for each breed will determine the winners in their respective categories. Results will […] Read more »

Breeders Lawsuit Motions Close

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After a three-month break, the proceedings pertaining to a civil lawsuit from a group of Ontario Standardbred racehorse breeders against the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation reconvened in Ontario Superior Court on Tuesday, March 19 in Brampton, Ont. Ontario Lottery and Gaming lawyer Michael Rosenberg was front and centre during […] Read more »

Additional $10 Million In Annual Funding For Ontario Horse Racing

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The Province of Ontario and Ontario Lottery & Gaming (OLG) will provide an additional $10 million in annual funding to Ontario’s horse racing industry. The announcement was made at Georgian Downs in Innisfil, Ont. on Thursday (March 20) by Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli and Stephen Rigby, OLG’s President and CEO. The release from the […] Read more »

Five Straight For Ontario-Sired, LDL Gem

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LDL Gem had a change of scenery on Friday evening for her new connections, but one thing that did manage to stay the same was her finish position. The recent acquisition had rattled off four straight wins at Flamboro Downs for former trainer Danielle Neil, and the mare was just as effective versus claiming foes […] Read more »

SBOA Annual General Meeting March 19th

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The Standardbred Breeders Of Ontario Association is having their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, starting at 6:00. It will be held at the Standardbred Canada office boardroom. All members are invited to attend. For more information contact aimee@sboa.info or 519- 833 2861. Read more »