Register for the Racehorse Respiratory Health online short course! Runs Jan 24 – Feb 4. Reduce the risk of respiratory issues in your barn and improve your horses’ performance on …
AGCO Licensing Office Notice
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to advise horsepeople that effective Sunday, January 2, 2022, all AGCO Licensing Offices will be temporarily closed for in-person service. …
Flamboro Vaccine Certificate Reminder
Flamboro Downs would like to remind all horse racing participants looking to enter the backstretch area that, as per the Ontario government mandate, the use of the enhanced vaccine certificate …
Up To Date With Eligibility Fees?
Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that 2022 eligibility fees must be paid prior to a horse making its first start or qualifier. If the $73* …
Updated Vaccination Policy beginning December 13, 2021, for all Horse People
Please be advised that in one week, you’ll need to have completed your rapid test at home and uploaded it to the online portal, with a negative result, before entering …
COMPLIMENTARY PADDOCK MEAL AT GRAND RIVER RACEWAY
Grand River Raceway wraps up its 2021 racing season this Wednesday night and COSA is pleased to offer a complimentary paddock meal for racing participants as part of closing night! …
ENHANCED SCREENING PROGRAM INFORMATION
A friendly reminder for individuals participating in the Enhanced Screening Program to please book your appointments by clicking here or visiting https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/EnhancedScreeningClinic@wegroup.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/. To be clear, any horse person who hasn’t …
Government Releases Proof Of Vaccination Regulations For Racing
The Government of Ontario released regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations today (Tuesday, Sept. 14) to support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements, which take effect September 22. …
Woodbine Updates COVID-19 Policies
Woodbine Entertainment shared today (Thursday, Sept. 9) that it is fully supportive of the Government of Ontario’s requirement for guests to provide proof of vaccination in select settings, which includes …
Mohawk Updates Policies For U.S. Travellers
Woodbine Entertainment has released updated policies for racing participants travelling from the United States to race at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Effective immediately, any participant travelling from the U.S. to Canada …
Mohawk Park Training
Morning training and schoolers at Woodbine Mohawk Park will be allotted by signing up on a first come, first serve basis. Sign up start times and trainer limits will be listed on …
Flamboro Downs Online Screening Form
To access the Flamboro Downs on-line screening form click here.
Clinton Raceway Online Screening Form
To access the Clinton Online Screening Form click here.
Grand River Online Screening Form
To access the Grand River Online Screening Form click here.
Woodbine Mohawk Park Online Screening Form
**ATTENTION HORSEPEOPLE** Link to online screening before entering Woodbine Mohawk Park. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Gayi9AwGgkK3MLwgd-TZGMc67QxtwK9Liy6NZq-U2xxUN1NDNUo2M1lOWTJWUzlNQ1hESlFYTzZKVCQlQCN0PWcu
Industry Notice
Industry Notice: 2021 Return to Racing Updates to Temporary Standardbred Rule Amendments The Ontario Government announced its plans to lift the provincial emergency order, which includes horse racing, effective …
Tips & Resources For Online Entry
Do you need assistance with using SC’s Self Serve Online Entry? If you have signed up for online entry or are thinking about signing up, or are having any difficulties …
Message to Mohawk Horsepeople
Woodbine Mohawk Park Horsepeople, As you may have seen in the news, the Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack may abruptly end as a result of the Government of Ontario’s …
New Restrictions, Measures At Mohawk
On Saturday (Nov. 14) Woodbine Entertainment issued an update regarding the Ontario government’s announcement that placed the region of Halton — home to Woodbine Mohawk Park — in the province’s …
Update From The AGCO
Private Member’s Bill C-218, which seeks to legalize single-event sports wagering in Canada, is currently being debated by Members of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons. Woodbine Entertainment has …
Protocols For Horsepeople Returning from US
A reminder to all horse people returning from the US. Anyone who is deemed to be exempt from quarantine by the Canadian Border Services must present proof of their exemption …
Ontario Racing – COVID-19 Protocols
The Ontario Racing tracks are committed to keeping Ontario’s racing participants safe and healthy. In order to conduct live racing in the province without spectators and minimize any potential concerns …
NEW Policies for Foreign Participants at Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment today released its policies for foreign participants and Canadians who have recently traveled outside the country seeking to race at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Participants arriving from an outside …
Updated Woodbine Mohawk Park Protocols
Applicable to all operations including Race Nights, Qualifiers and Training Mornings – Phase 1 Effective July 30, 2020 The following protocol has been removed: ‘Horses shall only be allowed to go …
July-Sept Mohawk Training and Qualifying Schedule
Click here to see the July-September 2020 Schedule. Qualifying & Training July 2020
Revised: CPMA Retention Area Protocol
Addendum to CPMA Return to Racing Memo n, 2020bb) The wearing of masks at all times while in the retention area is mandatory. We are removing the requirement for horsepeople …
Ontario Plans To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
The Government of Ontario announced on Thursday, Jan. 20 details of its plan to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions, including public health measures at racetracks, effective January 31, 2022. The public health …
Last Call! – Racehorse Respiratory Course Starts Next Monday!
Last call for the Racehorse Respiratory Health online course. Runs Jan 24 – Feb 4. Learn about the #1 healthcare issue in racehorses (data from 2020 Equine Guelph survey). Free …
Blais’ Determination Pays Off
Luc Blais calls 2021 “my hardest year” since he became private trainer for the Montreal-based Determination Stable almost a decade ago. Overseeing a 30-horse stable on two sides of the …
Free & Discounted Courses For Members
Standardbred Canada (SC) members can take advantage of a 15 per cent discount for Equine Guelph’s winter short courses offered on the Horse Portal and a limited number of free …
Night Watchman Unstoppable In London
Night Watchman ($14.20) drilled a 1:54.2 mile in Wednesday’s (Jan. 19) $13,000 Preferred 2 Handicap Pace at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, establishing a Canadian seasonal speed mark …
Hall Of Fame Launches Stallion Auction
With the support of Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding farms in Canada and the U.S., the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) launched a very special stallion service auction on …
O’Brien Awards Silent Auction Details
Standardbred Canada is excited to announce that the annual O’Brien Awards silent auction will once again be available online for bidding, beginning Monday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. (EST) and closing Monday, …
The Right Horse At The Right Time
A mainstay on Ontario’s circuit of racetracks, Natasha Day had just happened upon a quirky trotter during a qualifying session — a horse she wasn’t listed to drive or connected …
Hopetobefirst Finishes First In London
Veteran gelding Hopetobefirst continued his winning ways at The Raceway at Western Fair District, collecting another victory when taking the $9,000 featured pace on Tuesday (Jan. 18). Off the 1-5 …
Need Help Finding a Local COVID-19 Immunization Clinic?
Woodbine Racing Community, We know these are tough days trying to either continue to race or to prepare for the upcoming season during this pandemic. We want to thank you …