Category: 17 – HORSE RACING INDUSTRY

A TELLER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE RACING GAME

Posted on May 22, 2022

MAY 20, 2022 ‘You’re not just a mutuel clerk if you’re in the industry. If you really like the horses, you get involved, either owning or getting a job in the backstretch,…

FORMER WOODBINE DIRECTOR DR. J. GLEN BROWN PASSES

Posted on May 18, 2022

  Born in New Liskeard, Ontario in 1933, Dr. Brown graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1957 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgeon degree. In 1958, Dr. Brown…

Jockey Dylan Davis notches 1000th career victory

Posted on May 13, 2022

by Mary Eddy Dylan Davis reached 1,000 career victories with a stylish late-rallying finish aboard Heels Together in Race 5 on Friday at Belmont Park. Davis guided the Christophe Clement-trained filly from…

History Of Harness Racing & Industry Info

Posted on March 14, 2022

History Of Harness Racing & Industry Info The History of the Standardbred In 1879, the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders agreed upon standards to define horses eligible to the Trotting Register,…

Ontario Breds Abroad – Volume 2

Posted on February 27, 2022

February 25, 2022 Photo: Halo Again (Hodges Photography / Amanda Hodges Weir) The first Ontario Thoroughbred meet of 2022 is less than two months away, and Ontario Racing is launching a new…

Ontario Breds Abroad – Volume 1

Posted on February 27, 2022

February 18, 2022 The first Ontario Thoroughbred meet of 2022 is less than two months away, and Ontario Racing is launching a new series, Ontario Breds Abroad to get race fans excited for the…

Ontario to invest over $2 million

Posted on February 9, 2022

Ontario to invest over $2 million for training in the horse racing industry By Amanda Pope  – February 9, 2022, 7:09 am The Ontario government will invest $2.1 million to train workers…

Couples combat the effects of PTSD

Posted on August 30, 2021

Couples combat the effects of PTSD with the help of empathetic horses Wounded Warriors Canada employs a special kind of therapy to address relationships JH By Jessica Dee Humphreys Special to the Star…

Frank Courtney’s career at Woodbine,

Posted on August 30, 2021

One for the Books: A Racetrack Life Like No Other Frank Courtney’s career at Woodbine, including Horsemen’s Bookkeeper for 32 years, spanned seven decades both on and off the track. Frank Courtney….
Posted on June 9, 2021

Penn National Partners With HeadCheck for Jockey Health The system optimizes concussion and injury management for jockeys. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Press Release Release Date: June 8, 2021 Penn National Race Course announced…
Posted on June 8, 2021

2021 OSS season will kick off on Canada Day June 8, 2021 View Larger Image With harness racing set to resume in Ontario on June 11, Ontario Racing has released the revised…
Posted on May 31, 2021

Racing League unveils ‘dynamic brands’ as new partners By Ted Orme-Claye -May 28, 2021 The Racing League has announced ‘dynamic brands’ as new partners, including media outlet News UK as well as…
Posted on May 5, 2021

Nick Jahnke May 2, 2021, With the Kentucky Derby this weekend, many were eyeing their favorite horses and equestrians and much was at stake, no doubt. However, there are lesser-known horse races…
Posted on April 29, 2021

McConnell and Barr: Thoroughbred racing is well-positioned for the future. Here’s why Mitch McConnell and Andy Barr Opinion contributors The Kentucky Derby is called the most exciting two minutes in sports. This…
Posted on April 26, 2021

About the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation The Thoroughbred Idea Foundation is a think tank and advocacy group which aims to improve the sport of Thoroughbred racing for all stakeholders, especially its primary customers…
Posted on April 9, 2021

    GLOSSARY OF HORSE RACING TERMS A ACROSS THE BOARD- A bet on a horse to win, place and show. If the horse wins, the player collects three ways; if second, two…

Horse Racing Industry Statistics and Trends

Posted on March 16, 2021

May 28, 2017, by Brandon Gaille The horse racing industry takes center stage once per year with the Kentucky Derby for the average person. If there’s a chance for a Triple Crown winner, the…