In a decision dated June 29, 2020, Ontario Superior Court Justice Michael Emery announced that he has ruled in favour of a motion brought forth by a group of Ontario Standardbred breeders against the Province of Ontario in regard to the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program (SARP). It is important to note that […] Read more »
Breeders Lawsuit Returns To Court
The civil lawsuit that a group of Ontario Standardbred breeders have filed against the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation over the cancellation of the former Slots at Racetracks Program returns to Ontario Superior Court this week. Case No. CV-14-00000272-00OT, which is also known as ‘Seelster Farms Inc. v Her Majesty […] Read more »
Summary Of Proceedings In Breeder’s Lawsuit
Trot Insider compiled this comprehensive report from the proceedings in regard to the civil lawsuit that a group of Ontario Standardbred breeders have filed against the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation over the cancellation of the former Slots at Racetracks Program. The civil lawsuit is before the Ontario Superior Court, […] Read more »
Lawsuit Getting Closer To The Truth
(Story courtesy of Harness Racing Update, and written by Dave Briggs) The former premier of Ontario and other key government officials will no longer have to take the stand in open court to explain why the lucrative Slots at Racetracks Program (SARP) was cancelled, but the lawyer representing a group of Standardbred breeders in a […] Read more »
Courts: Duncan, McGuinty To Testify
On Tuesday (October 3), a divisional court rejected a key appeal from the Ontario Government and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in regard to an ongoing legal battle with a group of Standardbred breeders in the province. According to an article by the Toronto Star, the anticipated ruling affirms that a total of 11 individuals – including former […] Read more »
Horse breeders’ Witness List Includes Kathleen Wynne, Dalton McGuinty
Judge to rule on quashing summonses in Ontario racehorse breeders’ battle over cancelled slots revenue-sharing. A standardbred horse races at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, Ont. A group of Ontario breeders is in a court battle with the province over the abrupt cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program in 2012. (MICHAEL BURNS FILE PHOTO) By […] Read more »
