December 2003Changes to OSS Stallion Eligibility Conditions
Friday, December 19th 2003 -- Today the Ontario Horse Racing Industry (OHRIA) announced that the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has approved changes to the OSS Stallion Eligibility conditions.
OHRIA Congratulates 2003 Sovereign Awards Winners
Monday, December 8th 2003 -- At the 29th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony held on December 6, 2003 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, outstanding performance in the thoroughbred racing industry was recognized. “On behalf of the board and members of OHRIA I would like to congratulate the winners and the nominees in all categories,” said Wendy Rinella, “2003 has been an exciting year for thoroughbred racing in Canada with the success of Wando, our Canadian Triple Crown Champion.”
The horse racing community has always been there for those in need
Monday, December 8th 2003 -- Displaying the sport's dedication to worthy causes, Woodbine Entertainment Group, Canada's largest horse racing corporation, has organized the Woodbine Children's Breakfast Club "Celebrity Chefs" event for this Wednesday morning, December 17.
Ontario filly beats the best in Breeders Crown
Tuesday, December 2nd 2003 -- "I would like to congratulate Burning Point and her owners, trainer, driver, breeder and handlers on their most recent success in the Breeders Crown," said Wendy Rinella, Executive Director of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA). "This is the 16th Breeders Crown won by an Ontario-sired horse, once again demonstrating that the OSS is truly a world-class program."
November 2003 Grand River Raceway opening December 6
Thursday, November 27th 2003 -- The all new Grand River Raceway will open to the public on Saturday, December 6th, pending final approval from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The AGCO will make a final pre-opening inspection of the slots gaming operation at Grand River Raceway during an invitation-only unveiling on December 4th.
Sovereign Award Finalists Announced
Wednesday, November 26th 2003 -- The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the three finalists in the following divisional categories of the 29th Annual Sovereign Awards.
The winners and the three finalists for Horse of the Year will be announced at the time of presentation at the Sovereign Awards Gala on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
29th Annual Sovereign Awards, December 6th
Thursday, November 13th 2003 -- The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the names of the three finalists in each of the 2003 Sovereign Award Media categories.
The winners will be announced at time of presentation at the 29th Annual Sovereign Awards at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Saturday, December 6, 2003.
News From The Royal Winter Fair
Thursday, November 13th 2003 -- World champion Goodtimes, the richest Canadian-bred trotter of all time, will be centre stage at the annual Royal Winter Fair on Friday, November 14.
The Ontario Horse Racing booth has won the award for Best Booth for a Commercial Exhibit at the Royal Winter Fair.
Ontario Sires Stakes’ 30th season a roaring success
Thursday, November 13th 2003 -- Saturday’s $2.4 million Super Final Championship wrapped up the 30th anniversary season of the Ontario Sires Stakes program, which saw an outstanding level of competition at 16 racetracks across the province.
The Horse Racing Industry goes to the Royal
Friday, November 7th 2003 -- For a second year in a row the Horse Racing Industry has partnered together to promote the “World of Horse Racing”. The display booth provides the opportunity for the industry to promote itself through a combination of education and entertainment.
Horse Of The Year - Wake at Noon to be retired
Thursday, November 6th 2003 -- Wake At Noon, Canada's Horse of the Year in 2002, is likely to be retired after his start in Saturday's Grade 3 $166,650 Woodbine Slots Cup at Woodbine.
Ontario Sires Stakes Super Finals - Saturday, November 8th
Thursday, November 6th 2003 -- Intimidating filly looks for eighth straight win Saturday.
There is $2.4 million on the line at Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday night as 76 premier Ontario Sires Stakes horses battle in eight $300,000 Super Finals.
Ontario Sires Stakes Super Finals - Saturday, November 8th
Thursday, November 6th 2003 -- Colt’s success what the doctor ordered for Firlotte.
Saturday night’s Super Finals at Mohawk Racetrack come with no shortage of wonderful stories, but none are so poignant as the one surrounding three-year-old pacing colt Casimir Camotion.
McNair and McLean capture pair of Grassroots Finals
Monday, November 3rd 2003 -- Fans enjoying Western Fair Raceway’s Grand Opening celebrations on Friday October 31, 2003 were treated to balmy weather and an outstanding evening of racing from the two-year-old Grassroots finalists
Sophomores deliver Championship efforts in spite of rain
Monday, November 3rd 2003 -- In spite of the rain soaked conditions Ontario’s top Grassroots competitors delivered an outstanding evening of Championship action at Flamboro Downs Sunday November 2, 2003.
Another Coronation in store for A Bit O'Gold?
Monday, November 3rd 2003 -- It's a bit early to be talking about next year's Queen's Plate, but not if you happen to be in A Bit O'Gold's horseshoes.
October 2003 Breeders Cup Notes from Santa Anita Park - Canadian Report
Wednesday, October 22nd 2003 -- Sam-Son Farm's Soaring Free drew post four, while fellow Canadian Perfect Soul drew 14 when the pills were pulled Wednesday morning at Santa Anita Park for Saturday's $1.5 million Breeders' Cup Mile.
Battle of Waterloo purses increased for 2004
Tuesday, October 21st 2003 -- The Woolwich Agricultural Society, owner/operator of Elmira Raceway and Grand River Raceway, has announced significant changes for its signature race, the Battle of Waterloo.
Breeders' Cup Notes - Soaring Free Arrives
Tuesday, October 21st 2003 -- Soaring Free arrives
Soaring Free arrives
Woodbine-based multiple-stakes winner, Soaring Free, arrived at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California from Keeneland Tuesday morning in preparation for his start in the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Mile event on Saturday, October 25.
Tusayan Strong late to Take Bunty Lawless
Monday, October 20th 2003 -- Tusayan and jockey Emile Ramsammy was 10th at the top of the stretch, but was strong late in taking the $144,750 Bunty Lawless Stakes, Saturday at Woodbine.
Phoeniz Reach Grasps Pattison Canadian International Glory
Monday, October 20th 2003 -- The 'Phoenix is rising.' Indeed. Better still, the flight of the Phoenix successfully landed in the winner's circle.
Field of 11 set for $1.5 million Pattison Canadian International
Friday, October 17th 2003 -- A sparkling field of 11 world-class turf horses will contest Canada's richest thoroughbred race, the Grade 1, $1.5 million Pattison Canadian International, Sunday at Woodbine.
Chance to Win a Trip to Hong Kong at Sunday's Pattison Canadian International
Friday, October 17th 2003 -- All race-goers attending Sunday's Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine will be eligible to win a fabulous Hong Kong trip prize.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Honor's the 2003 Legends of the Past Inductees.
Wednesday, October 8th 2003 -- On Friday, October 17, 2003 the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame will dedicate eight new wall panels to honor the 2003 Legends of the Past Inductees.
JOHN FERGUSON JR. GUEST DRAWMASTER
Tuesday, October 7th 2003 -- John Ferguson Jr., the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be the official drawmaster at the Pattison Canadian International post position draw at Woodbine's fourth-floor Post Parade room next Thursday, October 16.
"Blonde" Has More fun in Winning Victorian Queen
Thursday, October 2nd 2003 -- Night time was indeed the right time for Blonde Executive to shine, as the two-year-old put on a show under the lights Wednesday night in the $130,750 Victorian Queen Stakes at Woodbine.
Wando looks to Deliver in Indiana Derby
Thursday, October 2nd 2003 -- Patrick Husbands is always up for a little water cooler talk, especially if it centres around Wando, Canada's 2003 Triple Crown champion, who'll contest this Saturday's $400,000-added (U.S.) Indiana Derby.
“Linking Grooms to Prosperity: A Proposal to Direct 1% of Purses to Grooms”
Thursday, October 2nd 2003 -- The Ontario Harness Horse Association recently submitted a proposal for a rule change that would allow the deduction of 1% of the purse payable to the owner to be forwarded to the ORC licenced groom designated for that particular horse.
September 2003 ORC Selects Laboratory for EPO Antibodies Testing Program
Monday, September 29th 2003 -- The Ontario Racing Commission is pleased to announce that VITA-TECH has been selected as the laboratory to manage and conduct the new EPO antibodies testing program.
Nutrient Management Presentation
Thursday, September 25th 2003 -- The following is the presentation from the Nutrient Management Information Session for Members of the Ontairo Horse Racing Industry Association
VENUE CHANGE, - Nutrient Management Information Session for the Horse Racing Industry
Tuesday, September 23rd 2003 -- The venue has changed for the Nutrient Management Information Session on September 24th. The new venue is the Radisson Hotel - Mississauga, 2501 Argentia Road, Mississauga. Directions: 401 to Erin Mills Pkway/Mississauga Rd Exit, South on Erin Mills Parkway, 1st road on right is Argentia.
Rotation wins Maple Leaf Trot
Monday, September 15th 2003 -- Rotation an Ontario Sired horse, wins the 52nd edition of Canada's oldest trotting race the Maple Leaf Trot. By Bruce Murry
THE OSS WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU ABOUT ON-LINE REGISTRATION
Friday, September 12th 2003 -- Today The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA)
launched an on-line survey on their Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) website to gauge its’ participants interest in creating an on-line registration and payment system.
Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association Elects New Board of Directors
Friday, September 12th 2003 -- Elected as directors to the eleven person board for a three year term were.....
Funds Raised for Cancer Research
Friday, September 12th 2003 -- On September 12th Theresa Awong’s hair was cut to raise funds for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. The majority of the donations came from members of the horse racing industry, family and friends.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - THE OTTAWA CITIZEN
Monday, September 8th 2003 -- MP's irresponsible behaviour
Re: Gallant slammed over crime charge, Aug. 30.
In May, I wrote to MP Cheryl Gallant expressing the horse-racing industry's displeasure with her comments that "horse racing is often penetrated by organized crime,"
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - THE OTTAWA SUN
Monday, September 8th 2003 -- "Remark saddles MP with controversy," in May 2003, I wrote Ms. Cheryl Gallant, MP, expressing the horse racing industry's displeasure with her comments that "horse racing is often penetrated by organized crime,"
TEN OF NORTH AMERICA’S BEST AGED PACERS COMPETE FOR THE 22nd ANNUAL DES SMITH CLASSIC
Friday, September 5th 2003 -- Rideau Carleton Raceway’s Race Secretary, Tim Stanley has put together one of the finest fields ever to contest the coveted Des Smith Classic which will be raced at Ottawa’s 5/8th mile oval this Sunday, September 7th with a first race post time of 6:30 p.m.
August 2003 CANADA’S HORSE RACING HALL OF FAME INDUCTS SEVEN NEW MEMBERS
Friday, August 29th 2003 -- The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame formally recognized the newest seven inductees into the Hall last night.
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame to Induct 7 New Members Tonight
Thursday, August 28th 2003 -- The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame at Woodbine Racetrack will welcome seven new inductees into the Hall this evening at the 2003 Induction Ceremony & Fundraising Dinner at the Toronto Congress Centre on Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario.
The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society's Fourth Annual Horse Show
Thursday, August 28th 2003 -- The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society will be hosting its fourth annual Standardbred Only horse show this Sunday August 31 at the Country Heritage Park in Milton.
Silent Auction & Induction Ceremony - Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
Monday, August 25th 2003 -- The Silent Auction and Induction Ceremony will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre on August 28, 2003. The Silent Auction commences at 5:30 p.m. and will have a staggered closing before the Induction Ceremony begins. You are able to access the catalogue for the silent auction on the The Hall of Fame website: www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com
Record Year for OSS Yearling Nominations
Tuesday, August 19th 2003 -- The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) announced today that they have received a record number of Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) yearling nominations in 2003.
Nutrient Management Information Session for the Horse Racing Industry
Monday, August 18th 2003 -- This is your opportunity to learn how the new Nutrient Management Act Regulations affect your facility. The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food will be hosting an information session featuring ministry staff involved in the development and implementation of this legislation.
OHRIA Congratulates Triple Crown Winner
Monday, August 11th 2003 -- The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) congratulates Wando and its jockey Patrick Husbands, trainer Mike Keogh and owner Gus Schickedanz for capturing the Canadian Triple Crown. On Saturday August 9, Wando clinched the Breeder’s Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack to become the first horse in a decade to win all three races of the Canadian Triple Crown.
OHRIA Congratulates Ontario Sired Winners
Tuesday, August 5th 2003 -- The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association congratulates all of the owners, trainers and drivers of Ontario-sired horses that achieved success in recent high profile races in the United States. Canadian-owned horses ruled the day in every major stakes event on the Aug. 2nd card at The Meadowlands in New Jersey.
July 2003 Dreams come true at HHYF Camp
Wednesday, July 16th 2003 -- Last week 12 children who dreamed of feeling the wind in their helmet had their wish come true as part of the second annual Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) Camp at Mohawk and Woodbine Racetracks.
OHRIA Challenge Horse Show a hit with 4-H members
Monday, July 14th 2003 -- From July 11 to 13 Black's Equine Centre in Hamilton was the home for 63 talented young equestrians competing in the 4-H OHRIA Challenge, the first ever Ontario-wide 4-H Equine Show.
June 2003 New Chair of Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association
Saturday, June 21st 2003 -- The Board of Directors of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas G. Deacon, QC as the Association’s new Chair.
Twelve lucky children selected to experience harness racing “hands-on”
Wednesday, June 18th 2003 -- For the second consecutive year the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) Summer Camp will be coming back to Ontario from July 6 to July 10 at Mohawk and Woodbine Racetracks.
OHRIA Executives Receive Jubilee Medal Recognizing Their Achievements
Monday, June 2nd 2003 -- Jane Holmes and George Kelly were awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in a private function on Friday May 23, 2003 by the Honorable David Tsubouchi, Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet and Minister of Culture.
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