For anyone self-employed in the Ontario racing industry, here is some important information from Canada Revenue Agency on the recovery benefit that you may be eligible to receive – https://www.canada.ca/…/benefits/recovery-benefit.html
A Call For Action From Jim Lawson
As Ontario’s harness racing industry enters its third week of inactivity as a result of the province’s lockdown, questions remain as to whether harness racing will resume after that 28-day …
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 …
Notice to Industry: Purse Funds from Cancelled Races to Support Standardbred Horsepeople
Ontario Racing is pleased to notify industry participants that pending final approval, Standardbred horsepeople will have the opportunity to access certain purse funds that remain available under the Funding Agreement …
Rookies Give Blais Best Year Yet
Not many people can head into this weekend’s O’Brien Awards knowing they have an award secured, but trainer Luc Blais is in that rare position. The Quebec native, who has …
SC’s Annual Meeting Of Members Goes Virtual
Standardbred Canada members are invited to attend a “Virtual” Annual Meeting of Members on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, starting at 5:30 p.m. (EST). The meeting will be hosted on GoToWebinar, …
Sorrie Speaks On O’Brien Nomination
A special Tuesday (Jan. 26) edition of COSA TV featured driver Austin Sorrie discussing his career as a driver ahead of the 2020 O’Brien Awards, for which he has received …
Study Recommends Breed-Specific Clenbuterol Thresholds
The results of the “Clenbuterol plasma concentrations after therapeutic administration in fit Standardbred horses: threshold recommendations” study published online after peer review in Comparative Exercise Physiology clearly demonstrate and recommend the need …
Baker Steps Down From Great Canadian
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced that Rod Baker has resigned his role of director, president and CEO of the company as of Sunday, Jan. 24. Baker’s resignation coincides with …
OSS Sustaining Deadlines Extended
In response to the current suspension of live Standardbred racing due to the provincial stay-at-home order, Ontario Racing has announced that 2021 Ontario Sires Stakes sustaining payment deadlines for both …
O’Briens Online Silent Auction Open!
The Virtual O’Brien Awards Silent Auction is now open for bidding online! CLICK HERE to access the online silent auction and start bidding! The auction will close Sunday, January 31 at 9:00 …
Equine First Aid course
Last call for “Equine First Aid” online short course! Starts today, Monday & runs for one week, Jan 25-Feb 1. When minutes count, learn how to make the most of …
COSA Offices Closed Tuesday
COSA would like to notify all horsepeople that offices will be closed on Tuesday (Jan. 26). Woodbine Mohawk Park has contacted us regarding a scheduled power maintenance outage starting Tuesday …