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Researchers Asking For Your Input On Improving The Racing Experience

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The Alliance of Standardbred Racetracks of Southwestern Ontario (ASR-SWO) is now in the second phase of its research study on Ontario’s harness racing industry and is seeking input for the second phase. During phase One of this research project one-on-one interviews were conducted with stakeholders from Ontario & North America’s Standardbred racing industry, influential leaders […] Read more »

Retiring MPP Greg Sobara Optimistic That Ontario Government Will Move To Ensure A Strong Horse Racing Industry

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A day after announcing that he is resigning from his post in the City of Vaughan, veteran Liberal MPP Greg Sorbara has commented on the crisis the Ontario horse-racing industry is facing due to the decision by the Ontario Liberals to scrap the highly-sucessful slots-at-racetracks program. “I am hopeful, as we revisit this issue, we […] Read more »

OHRIA Unveils Its Plan For The Future of Horse Racing In Ontario, OMAFRA Panel To Review

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The result of weeks of hard work by the OHRIA Task Force is evident with the recent release of the Plan For The Future of the Ontario Horse Racing and Breeding Industry. To prepare the Plan, OHRIA created a Task Force and retained the highly respected Stanley Sadinsky. The attached Plan has been approved unanimously […] Read more »

Ottawa Life Magazine Takes Up Horse Racing’s Cause With Extensive Coverage

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The regional magazine Ottawa Life has rallied to the side of the Ontario horse racing industry in a 12-page article decrying the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks program. The August issue of the well-regarded publication explores the hefty and broad economic impact of the Ontario government’s ill-considered decision. Horse racing’s plight rates Front Cover […] Read more »