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Ontario Racing Newsletter - January 2018

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Ontario Racing Newsletter - January 2018

January 15, 2018
Ontario Racing Newsletter - January 2018

Ontario Racing is responsible for setting an annual program of races, attracting new horse owners, implementing breed improvement programs, growing the fan base, and connecting the industry with the government and general public.

 
 

The Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program Has Been Approved for 2018-19

The main QHRIDP components will remain similar to prior years, with the 2018-19 program projected to provide over $3.5 million in total purses and incentives. New to the QHRIDP, a Mare Breeding Incentive will be introduced to encourage breeding of QH mares in Ontario. 

 
Read the full announcement
 
 

www.FoalPatrol.com

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has launched a one-of-a-kind collection of live web cameras where people can view real-time streams of several in-foal mares during their pregnancy through the actual foaling.

 
Roxy's Vision: As Easy As 1, 2, 3

"Eleven in a row in the top three is pretty amazing considering it was on two different racetracks, over three different surfaces," noted assistant trainer Jeff Bowen. Past injuries haven't kept Roxy's Vision from putting on a show.
Story by Chris Lomon; photo by Emily Shields.

 
OSS Trivia Contest - Weekly Winners!
This winter through to April 8th, check www.ontarioracing.com every Monday for the Ontario Sires Stakes trivia question

Weekly prize: An OSS hoodie
Grand prize: Dinner for two at an Ontario racetrack of your choice
Congratulations to O'Brien Media Excellence finalists!
Sincere thanks to everyone who brings our industry to life through photography, written work, and broadcasts

Find out who the winners are at theO'Brien Awards Gala on
February 3rd, 2018
 

2018 Race Calendar

In accordance with the recommendations of Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) and Ontario Racing, the Registrar of the AGCO has finalized the 2018 race date schedule. Race dates for January and February are posted on www.ontarioracing.com.

MARE BREEDING INCENTIVES

Ontario Racing supports the improvement of racing breeds through racing and breeding incentive programs, and continues to this day to produce world-quality horses than can compete on the international stage.

Each breed group has an Industry Advisory Group that is instrumental in developing programs that support a strong and sustainable live racing product in Ontario with quality horses and competitive fields.

Review our Programs to see which opportunities you can benefit from!

NEW! Quarter Horse Mare Breeding Incentive Program for 2018
Ontario Resident Mare Program Delivers Outstanding Value for Breeders
2018 Mare Purchase Program Announced for Thoroughbreds

Dates and Deadlines:
  • Standardbred Stallion Registration: Today - January 15th - is the deadline to have your Standardbred stallion registered for 2018 breeding season, without paying a late fee. Registration forms are available on the “Forms” section of the  OSS website as well as on the Ontario Racing site.
  • O'Brien Awards: The annual O’Brien Awards honour the absolute best in Canadian harness racing. Tickets for the Feb 3, 2018 event are on sale now.
  • 3 Year Old OSS Sustaining Payment: In order to race in the 2018 Ontario Sires Stakes program, owners of Standardbred OSS eligible 3-year-olds must mail the $800 sustaining payment to OSS c/o Ontario Racing by February 15th. The 2018 OSS schedule will soon be posted to the OSS website.
  • QROOI Awards Banquet: Tickets for the 2017 QROOI Awards Banquet to be held on Feb 17, 2018 are on sale now. Join in and help to celebrate the 2017 champions.
  • Queen's Plate: Queen’s Plate Festival Passes went on sale this past Friday, December 15th. The 159th running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Critically acclaimed country music star Brad Paisley will kick off the festival on Friday night.
 
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