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September 04, 2008
CTHS Canadian-Bred Selected Yearling Sale
The 2008 Canadian-Bred Selected Yearling Sale concluded its one-day session …more
September 02, 2008
CTHS Yearling Sales Stakes
The annual running of the Yearling Sales Stakes for past CTHS Ontario Yearling Sale grads took place yesterday at Woodbine…more
September 01, 2008
Marlang Wins G3 Saranac at Saratoga
Marlang, an Ontario-bred son of Langfuhr, led from gate to wire to win the Grade 3 …more
September 01, 2008
Sand Cove Successful in Saranac Stakes
Yearling Sales Graduate Sand Cove earned his first career stakes victory in the $125,000 Vice Regent …more
August 31, 2008
CTHS Yearling Sale Update
Just a reminder that the 2087 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale takes place this labour day weekend,…more
August 31, 2008
Sugar Bay So Sweet in Ontario Colleen
Sugar Bay, a George Strawbridge/Augustin Stable homebred, won the $182,000 …more
August 29, 2008
BNN Stars & Dogs Interview
To view the interview featuring CTHS Ontario President Glenn Sikura and Director Richard Lister on BNN…more
August 27, 2008
CTHS Directors to be Featured on Business News Network
CTHS Ontario President Glenn Sikura and Director Richard Lister will both be featured guests…more
August 25, 2008
You Will Love Me Wins Victoriana Stakes
Yearling Sales Grad You Will Love Me scored her sixth career win in the $125,000 Victoriana…more
August 25, 2008
Just Rushing Triumphs in G2 Play The King
Just Rushing, a seven-year-old Ontario-bred son of Wild Rush, captured the Grade 2, $200,000…more
August 25, 2008
Koonunga Hill Captures Ice Water Stakes
Ontario-bred Koonunga Hill wins in the inaugural running of the $100,000 Ice Water …more
August 25, 2008
Glitter Rox Beau in Belle Geste Stakes
Glitter Rox, an Ontario bred daughter of Glitterman, rallied from just off the pace to win the $100,000 Belle Geste…more
August 12, 2008
Win and Reign Delivers Vandal Win
Win and Reign, the son of red-hot freshman Ontario sire Tomahawk, recorded his first stakes victory…more
August 11, 2008
Sweet Victory for Sugar Bay in Duchess
Ontario-bred Sugar Bay collected her first career stakes victory with her triumph in the $150,000…more
August 11, 2008
Ice Bear Hot in Approval Thriller
Ice Bear dueled to the lead and battled to the wire to win by a nose over onrushing Marchfield in the $100,000 Chief …more
August 11, 2008
Ontario-Bred Maren’s Meadows Wins G3 Monmouth
Maren’s Meadow led all the way in a field of five three-year-old fillies to win the $150,000 Monmouth Oaks (Grade 3)…more
August 08, 2008
Hall of Fame Tickets Now On Sale
Enjoy a night of excitement and inspiration at the 2008 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony…more
August 08, 2008
Second Stakes Win for Dancer's Bajan
Yearling Sale graduate Dancer’s Bajan collected his second stakes score this season with his win in the $125,000 Shepperton…more
August 05, 2008
Marlang Delivers in Breeders’ Stakes
Marlang, a Gus Schickedanz homebred, led from gate to wire to win the $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes…more
August 05, 2008
Cawaja Beach Rolls to Third Straight Win in Nandi
Cawaja Beach is now 3-for-3 after her three-quarter-length score in the $150,000 Nandi Stakes…more
August 05, 2008
Scholarship Applications Due August 15th
This is a reminder that applications are still being accepted for our annual Gillian Luxton MD Scholarship Award Program. …more
July 30, 2008
Hall of Fame Launches New Website
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced …more
July 30, 2008
34th Annual Sovereign Awards
The Jockey Club of Canada today announced that the 34th Annual Sovereign Awards …more
July 28, 2008
Yearling Sale Grad Northern Kraze Scores in Wonder Where
Northern Kraze took command in the final furlong to win the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes…more
July 25, 2008
Authenicat Wins Passing Mood By Over Five Lengths
Authenicat, an Ontario-bred daughter of D’wildcat, returned to the winner’s circle in style…more
July 24, 2008
CTHS Member Helen Gardiner Passes
CTHS Ontario member Helen Gardiner passed away on July 22…more
July 23, 2008
The Jockey Club Announces Launch of Equine Injury Database
The U.S. Jockey Club announced yesterday the launch of the Equine Injury Database system that will provide the racing industry…more
July 22, 2008
Piper in the Glen Wins Deputy Minister
Yearling Sales graduate Piper in the Glen won the $125,000…more
July 22, 2008
Sugar Swirl Collects Another Score in Scotzanna
Multiple graded stakes winner Sugar Swirl produced another stakes win…more
July 22, 2008
Mulmur Triumphs in Ontario Jockey Club
Sam-Son Farm’s homebred Mulmur collected his first stakes score with his win in the $100,000…more
July 14, 2008
The Niagara Queen Wins Grade 2 Dance Smartly
The Niagara Queen, an Ontario-bred daughter of Langfuhr, earned her first graded stakes win in the $300,000…more
July 14, 2008
Harlem Rocker Captures Prince of Wales
Harlem Rocker came on strong down the stretch to capture the $500,000…more
July 14, 2008
Cawaja Beach Hot Stuff in Shady Well
Cawaja Beach gained command in the upper stretch to earn a 2 ¼ length win…more
July 10, 2008
Windfields Closing Commercial Operation
Windfields Farm, birthplace of the great Canadian-bred Northern Dancer,…more
July 08, 2008
CTHS September Yearling Sale Update
This fall, the CTHS will be offering an exceptional lineup of over 470 yearlings…more
July 07, 2008
Bucephalus Bests Five Rivals in Clarendon
Yearling Sale grad Bucephalus, a 2007 CTHS Yearling Sale graduate, collected a win with his maiden score …more
July 07, 2008
Yearling Sales Grad Takes Another at Woodbine
Krz Exec captured her third straight stakes event in the $150,000 Ontario Damsel…more
July 07, 2008
CTHS Ontario Members Featured in The Niagara Falls Review
Centennial Farms Niagara, a group made up of Niagara Falls-based owners …more
July 02, 2008
Don't Miss This Opportunity
For the first time ever, the CTHS is offering the industry an opportunity to…more
July 02, 2008
Executive Flight Soars in Sweet Briar Too
Ontario-bred Executive Flight won the $100,000 Sweet Briar…more
July 01, 2008
Jiggs Coz Dominant in G3 Dominion Day
Ontario-bred Jiggs Coz, upset 2-5 favourite, True Metropolitan, in the G3 …more
June 30, 2008
Nicki Knew Takes Bison City
Knob Hill Stable’s homebred Nicki Knew earned her first stakes victory by winning the $250,000…more
June 25, 2008
OHRIA Comments on Horse Racing Industry Government Report
Hugh Mitchell, President and Chair of OHRIA, has issued the following statement…more
June 25, 2008
Government Industry Review Panel Report Released
The Ontario Government released their Industry Review Panel report yesterday…more
June 25, 2008
Winter Mixed Sale Set for Nov. 29
The CTHS is pleased to announce that the 2008 Winter Mixed Sale will take place on Saturday…more
June 23, 2008
Not Bourbon Wins Queen’s Plate
In a thrilling finish, Not Bourbon held off a fast-closing Ginger Brew to win the $1 million …more
June 23, 2008
Marlang Scores Upset in Charlie Barley
Gus Schickedanz’s homebred Marlang took the fifth running of the $106,800 Charlie Barley…more
June 23, 2008
ORC Releases Final Report On Horse Improvement Program
The Ontario Racing Commission has released reports representing the results of the comprehensive 18-month review…more
June 17, 2008
TOBA Hosts New Owner Seminar at Woodbine
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) will be hosting …more
June 16, 2008
London Snow Wins Balade Stakes
Yearling Sale grad London Snow collected her second consecutive race victory with her win …more
June 16, 2008
Becky Sharp Triumphs in Zadracarta
Patricia Martin’s homebred Becky Sharp lead from gate-to-wire to capture the $100,000 Zadracarta…more
June 16, 2008
CTHS Annual Awards a Smashing Success
The CTHS (Ontario Division) honoured the Ontario-bred champions of 2007…more
June 12, 2008
Stuck in Traffic Scores in Bold Ruckus
In his first attempt over the E.P. Taylor Turf course, Stuck in Traffic scored with authority…more
June 12, 2008
CTHS Syndicate Featured in Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail’s Globe Investor Magazine recently featured an article…more
June 12, 2008
CTHS Annual Awards Banquet on Friday
Just a reminder that the CTHS Annual Awards Banquet, honouring the Ontario-Bred champions…more
June 09, 2008
Ginger Brew Victorious in Woodbine Oaks
Registered Ontario-bred Ginger Brew bested 11 rivals to capture the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks…more
June 09, 2008
Dancer’s Bajan Scores in Steady Growth
Yearling Sale graduate Dancer’s Bajan fended off 10 rivals to win the $127,400 Steady Growth…more
June 02, 2008
Not Bourbon Wins Plate Trial
Registered Ontario-bred Not Bourbon captured his second stakes victory …more
June 02, 2008
Ontario Breeder Featured in the Daily Racing Form
Ontario breeder/owner Richard Lister and his Cinnamont Stable…more
June 02, 2008
Two Stakes Wins for Yearling Sales Grads
Two Yearling Sales grads picked up stakes wins over the past weekend …more
May 26, 2008
Anne’s Purse Victorious in Lady Angela Stakes
Yearlings Sales graduate Anne’s Purse captured the $127,285 Lady Angela Stakes…more
May 26, 2008
Rahy’s Attorney Conquers Gr. 3 Connaught Cup
Registered Ontario-Bred Rahy’s Attorney captured his first graded stakes event in the $150,000 Connaught Cup (G3)…more
May 20, 2008
Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Announces 2008 Inductees
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Its 2008 inductees…more
May 20, 2008
2008 Annual General Meeting
The 2008 AGM of the Ontario CTHS has been scheduled for Wed., June 4th …more
May 12, 2008
Main Executive Flexes Corporate Muscle in New Providence
Main Executive lead from wire to wire, fending off a late charge from three rivals, to win the $125,000 New Providence…more
May 11, 2008
U.S. Jockey Club Forms Thoroughbred Safety Committee
The officers of The Jockey Club recently announced that they have commissioned a seven-member Thoroughbred Safety …more
May 10, 2008
CTHS Syndicate to be Featured in Globe and Mail
The promotion of the Syndicate groups last racing season has peaked the interest …more
May 08, 2008
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Nominations
A total of 22 nominees have been put forward by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame's Thoroughbred…more
May 08, 2008
ORC Approves Minor Rule Changes
Further to its meeting of April 24, 2008, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission …more
May 08, 2008
Requirement to use ORC licensed veterinarian comes into effect June 1
A Notice to the Industry was issued today by the ORC reminding licensees …more
May 05, 2008
Not Bourbon Shines in Queenston
Registered Ontario-bred Not Bourbon made off with a speedy five-length win …more
May 01, 2008
Summit on Thoroughbred Racing Safety On May 13th
The University of Guelph will be conducting an Ontario Summit on Racing Safety in Thoroughbred…more
April 30, 2008
CTHS Announces Breeder of the Year and Mint Julep Cup Recipeint
The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce that the CTHS Annual Awards Dinner,…more
April 28, 2008
Harlem Rocker Victorious in Grade 3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct
Ontario-bred Harlem Rocker dominated three rivals in the $142,500 Withers Stakes, one of the final prep races of the 2008 Kentucky Derby…more
April 28, 2008
Yearling Sale Grad Legal Move Victorious in Jacques Cartier
Legal Move won his seventh career race in style, by besting some of Canada’s top sprinters in the $150,000 Jacques Cartier…more
April 28, 2008
Shilla Takes Another with Fury Stakes Win
Shilla, an Ontario-bred daughter of Marquetry, battled courageously inside the final furlong to beat Gloriously by a neck in the $150,000 Fury Stakes …more
April 28, 2008
Ginger Brew Scores in Calder Oaks
Stronach Stables’ homebred Ginger Brew captured her first stakes win with the $200,000 Calder Oaks…more
April 21, 2008
Sterwins Wins G3 Ben Ali at Keeneland
Sterwins, a five-year-old gelding bred in Ontario by Eugene Melnyk, made headlines over the weekend…more
April 21, 2008
2008 Ontario Sired Racing Rewards
The CTHS (Ontario Division) is pleased to announce an exciting new bonus program to reward racing excellence…more
April 16, 2008
Biosecurity and Risk Management of Horse Farms Seminar
Learn how to protect your horse by managing health and reducing risks on your farm by attending a seminar at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph.…more
April 14, 2008
Stuck in Traffic Dominant in Achievement
Stuck in Traffic lead all the way to win his second consecutive stakes event in the $150,000 Achievement…more
April 07, 2008
Shilla Sizzles in Woodbine Season Opener
Registered Ontario-bred Shilla enhanced her status as a Triple Tiara hopeful with her win …more
April 07, 2008
2008 International Cataloguing Standards Available Online
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has announced that the 2008 edition …more
April 07, 2008
Send Us Your Baby Pictures
Submit photos of your newly arrived foals, and the CTHS will feature them …more
March 31, 2008
Sugar Swirl Smokin in Gr. 2 Shirley Jones
Registered Ontario-bred Sugar Swirl continued her dominance after sweeping Gulfstream Park’s $170,000 Shirley Jones Handicap (G2) …more
March 28, 2008
TIP Worth $9.6 Million in Awards, Bonuses and Purses
The CTHS (Ontario Division) unveiled the 2008 Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP), …more
March 24, 2008
Ontario-bred Maren’s Meadow Wins Gr. 3 Bourbonette
Maren’s Meadow made her Polytrack debut a winning one after holding off Valentine Fever by 1 ¼ lengths to capture the Grade 3…more
March 24, 2008
Norse Ridge Farm Featured in The Blood-Horse
Ontario breeders Rene and Darlene Hunderup and their Norse Ridge Farm were recently featured in the Midwest/Canada Regional Focus of The Blood-Horse…more
March 18, 2008
Elizabeth Samuel of Sam-Son Farm Passes
Elizabeth Samuel, a prominent figure in Canadian Thoroughbred racing, passed away on Sunday…more
March 17, 2008
Call For 2008 Hall Of Fame Nominations
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, which represents both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, is seeking public nominations …more
March 17, 2008
CTHS A Hit at the Can-Am Equine Emporium
The CTHS Ontario and National offices both took part in the 2008 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium …more
March 17, 2008
The Jockey Club Now Offers Microchips For Thoroughbreds
The U.S. Jockey Club has announced that it will now be offering microchips for sale to owners and breeders of Thoroughbreds…more
March 10, 2008
ORC Advises Rule Effective Date Corrected
On January 31, 2008 the ORC issued a directive regarding a number of rule changes…more
March 04, 2008
Rule Changes Issued by the ORC
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) released a number of Directives yesterday regarding rule changes…more
March 03, 2008
Stronach Stables Profiled as Leading NA Owner
Ontario breeder Frank Stronach and his Stronach Stables were profiled in a recent report…more
February 26, 2008
2006-2007 ORC Annual Report Released
The Annual and Statistical Report of the Ontario Racing Commission for the 2006-2007 fiscal year …more
February 25, 2008
A Guide to Thoroughbred Ownership
The CTHS is please to provide viewers access to "A Guide to …more
February 25, 2008
2007 Canadian Thoroughbred Ratings Announced
Several Ontario-breds such as Financingavailable and Le Cinquieme Essai found themselves at the top of the list…more
February 25, 2008
2008 Online Fact Book Available
Statistics in The Jockey Club’s 2008 Online Fact Book, which was recently …more
February 22, 2008
OSS Stallions for 2008
The CTHS is pleased to announce that 103 Thoroughbred stallions will be taking part …more
February 18, 2008
Sugar Swirl Scores With 8 ¾-Length Hurricane Bertie Win
Sugar Swirl, an Ontario-bred daughter of Touch Gold, soared to an easy …more
February 15, 2008
Woodbine Releases 2008 Stakes Schedule
Woodbine's 2008 Thoroughbred stakes schedule, released by Woodbine Entertainment Group, features…more
February 09, 2008
New Format for CTHS Yearling Sale Inspections
The CTHS has announced that it has focused its energies on developing a new format to make the 2008 Sales Inspections …more
February 07, 2008
ORC Releases Requirements for Thoroughbred Mares Residency Program
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced today special requirements for establishing a Thoroughbred broodmare…more
February 06, 2008
ORC Releases Two Directives For Rules of TB Racing
The Ontario Racing Commission has released two Directives to amend …more
February 06, 2008
Ontario Stallion Awards Winners of 2007
The CTHS is pleased to announce the leading recipients of its Stallion Awards program, representing …more
January 29, 2008
Ontario-Bred Buffalo Man Wins At Gulfstream
Buffalo Man held off a late bid from runner up Elusive Fort to win the $125,000 Appleton Handicap at Gulfstream Park…more
January 29, 2008
CTHS Annual Membership Due Jan. 31
The CTHS would like to remind members that January 31st is the deadline for membership renewal without late penalty…more
January 28, 2008
2008 Canadian Graded Stakes Listing Announced
The Jockey Club of Canada advised that the Canadian Graded Stakes Committee met recently to review 138 open races …more
January 24, 2008
ORC Approves Changes to Thoroughbred Portion of HIP
In a notice to the industry released by the Ontario Racing Commission on Tuesday, the ORC announced that the Board has voted to move forward with specific Horse Improvement Program (HIP) changes…more
January 24, 2008
ORC Announces Health, Safety & Regulatory Measures for 2008
At its meeting on January 22nd, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) approved a number of significant measures designed to protect…more
January 23, 2008
Ontario Earns Two Eclipse Awards
Ontario-bred Maryfield captured the Eclipse Award for Champion Female Sprinter, while CTHS member Frank Stronach was named Top Breeder…more
January 14, 2008
Ontario-bred Sugar Swirl Storms First Lady H.
Sugar Swirl, a Stronach Stables’ homebred, swept to a 2 ½-length victory in the $100,000 First Lady Handicap (Gr. 3)…more
January 14, 2008
French Beret Beau-Joli in Colonel Bradley
Sam-Son Farms homebred French Beret held off eight rivals to win the $100,000 Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap (Gr. 3) …more
January 11, 2008
Jockey Club Visits Farms to Inspect Broodmares for Foaling Status
The Jockey Club once again dispatched teams of representatives in late December to numerous farms in six states…more
January 09, 2008
Ontario Breeders Play a Prominent Role in Eclipse Nominations
Ontario-bred Maryfield, several Ontario-sired horses, and CTHS member Frank Stronach were among the finalists …more
January 08, 2008
Tammy Samuel-Balaz Passes Away
Sam-Son Farm’s Tammy Samuel-Balaz passed away at the age of 47 on Jan. 5 after a long battle…more
January 08, 2008
Reminder – January 15th Deadline for Stallion Nominations
We would like to remind stallion owners that January 15, 2008 is the deadline for their stallions…more
December 19, 2007
CTHS HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Please note that the CTHS (both Ontario and National offices) will be closed …more
December 19, 2007
OSS Stallion Nominations
Just a reminder that the deadline to register a stallion for the Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS) 2008 program is January 15, 2008, …more
December 17, 2007
Ontario-Bred Sealy Hill Gallops to Horse the Year
The 33rd annual Sovereign Awards ceremony, honouring racing’s best of 2007, took place in Toronto…more
December 14, 2007
33rd Annual Sovereign Awards Tonight
The Jockey Club of Canada’s 33rd Annual Sovereign Awards, which honours the achievement of Canadian Thoroughbred racing and breeding…more
December 14, 2007
ORC Accepts HIP Recommendations
Following an extensive industry wide consultation process on Recommendations for Restructuring the Horse Improvement Program…more
December 10, 2007
Executive Choice Scores With Sir Barton Win
Executive Choice defeated nine rivals in near track record time to win the $125,000 Sir Barton Stakes…more
December 07, 2007
2007 Sovereign Award finalists announced
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce
the finalists for the 2007 Sovereign Awards…more
December 06, 2007
Krz Exec Triumphs in Ontario Lassie
Krz Exec reeled off her second consecutive stakes victory in the $151,600 Ontario Lassie Stakes…more
December 04, 2007
Delaforce Wins Kingarvie
Delaforce out dueled favoured Lady’s First Cat to win by a neck in the $125,000 Kingarvie…more
December 02, 2007
Pair of Broodmares Top CTHS Winter Mixed Sale
The 2007 CTHS Winter Mixed Sale concluded Saturday night resulting in 115 head selling for a gross total of $568,300,…more
November 29, 2007
Don't Miss Out - CTHS Mixed Sale This Saturday
A reminder that the CTHS Winter Mixed Sale takes place this Saturday (December 1st) starting at 3:30 p.m.…more
November 29, 2007
Voting begins for 2007 Sovereign Awards
Voters may now cast their ballots for the Sovereign Awards, …more
November 27, 2007
Fort Erie Application for 2008 Race Date Changes
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is circulating for public comment an application from Nordic Gaming Corporation for a change to its race date…more
November 26, 2007
Ontario-Bred Daaher Captures Grade 1 Cigar Mile
Daaher led all the way to beat Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Midnight Lute in the $300,000 Hill ‘N’ Dale Cigar Mile Handicap…more
November 26, 2007
CTHS 2007 Syndicate Horse Wins Another
Members of Debutante Racing Stable were celebrating after Fiddler’s Green found her way once again to the winner’s circle …more
November 26, 2007
CTHS 2007 Syndicate Horse Wins Another
Members of Debutante Racing Stable were celebrating after Fiddler’s Green found her way once again to the winner’s circle …more
November 25, 2007
Ontario Sires Top North American Earnings List
Ontario’s sires continue to be in the spotlight, as their progeny
maintain their dominance at the racetrack.…more
November 22, 2007
ORC Public Forum on Nov. 27th
A reminder that the ORC will be holding a Public Forum with regard to the Recommendations for Restructuring of the Horse Improvement Program …more
November 19, 2007
New CTHS Scholarship Winner
The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce that Julia Grey of Compton, Quebec, is this year’s recipient of the…more
November 16, 2007
Sovereign Award Media Finalists Announced
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce finalists in the 2007 Sovereign Award Media categories. …more
November 15, 2007
Stuck in Traffic Zooms to Frost King Win
Stuck in Traffic led from gate to wire to win the $127,000 Frost King Stakes, a seven furlong event …more
November 15, 2007
Comments to ORC Due Tomorrow
Just a reminder that comments to the ORC from the breeding and racing community with regard to the Restructuring of the Horse Improvement Program …more
November 15, 2007
Sales Grad Financingavailable Retires With Over $1.25 Million
Champion mare Financingavailable has been retired to
…more
November 13, 2007
Krz Exec Sails to Victory in South Ocean
Krz Exec, an Ontario-bred daughter of Bold Executive, sailed to a smooth victory in the $125,000 South Ocean …more
November 13, 2007
Like a Gem Sets Track Record with Maple Leaf Win
Ontario-bred Like a Gem notched her third consecutive win and set a track record in the $207,000 Maple Leaf …more
November 13, 2007
Dance to My Tune A Star in Jammed Lovely
Dance to My Tune scored a perfect “10” for her win in the $150,000 Jammed Lovely Stakes held at Woodbine on November 11th.
…more
November 05, 2007
Sales Grad Financingavailable Sets Another Track Record
Financingavailable made speedy work with a win and another track record in the $174,000 Ontario Fashion Stakes…more
November 05, 2007
First Stakes Score for Kesagami
Kesagami, an Ontario-bred son of Carson City, captured Sunday’s $250,000 Coronation Futurity…more
November 01, 2007
CTHS Winter Sale Better Than Ever
Winter Mixed Sale begins 3:30 p.m., Saturday, …more
October 31, 2007
ORC Releases 2008 Thoroughbred Licensing Dates
In order to ensure that the Thoroughbred licensing process is efficient and expedient for all participants, the ORC today announced a divided licensing process…more
October 31, 2007
CTHS at the Royal in Toronto
Come visit the CTHS at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Place, in Toronto from Nov. 7th to 11th.…more
October 29, 2007
Ontario-Bred Maryfield Winner at Breeders’ Cup
Maryfield, a six-year-old mare bred in Ontario, captured the first $1-million Breeders’ Cup…more
October 29, 2007
Shilla Takes Fanfreluche
Victura Farm’s Shilla recorded her third consecutive win, with the taking of the $150,000 Fanfreluche Stakes…more
October 29, 2007
Like a Gem Likes To Win in River Memories
Like a Gem surged to the lead at the top of the stretch to win the $100,000 River Memories Stakes, a one-mile grass event …more
October 29, 2007
Awesome Action Angles His Way To Labeeb Win
Seven-year-old Ontario-bred gelding Awesome Action capped off a tremendous comeback year with his win in the $100,000 Labeeb Stakes …more
October 29, 2007
Rahy’s Attorney Mitigates in Bunty Lawless Win
Rahy’s Attorney collected his second stakes score of 2007 with a win in the $125,000 Bunty Lawless…more
October 25, 2007
Ontario-Bred Saskawea Sets Track Record
Saskawea, a homebred for Beclawat Stable in Ontario, set a track record in the inaugural $100,000 Ruling Angel Stakes…more
October 25, 2007
Jockey Club Releases 2007 Report Of Mares Bred Statistics
Ontario ranked at the top of the list of mares bred in Canada according to The Jockey Club’s Report of Mares (RMB) statistics …more
October 24, 2007
OSS Stallion Nominations Now Being Accepted
The CTHS is pleased to announce that it is now accepting stallions to be nominated into their Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS) 2008 program.
…more
October 24, 2007
Research News From Equine Guelph
The Fall 2007 issue of the Equine Guelph Newsletter has now been released, which includes brief summaries on current research…more
October 24, 2007
Newly Formed CTHS Syndicate In Full Swing
The CTHS would like to congratulate the 2007 CTHS Syndicate Group, Debutante Racing Stable, on their first win …more
October 22, 2007
Mrs. Began Marvelous in Princess Elizabeth
Mrs. Began, a graduate of last year’s CTHS Selected Yearling Sale, overtook heavily favoured Victory Romance at the wire to win the $250,000…more
October 16, 2007
Not Burbon Sets Record in Bull Page Stakes
Not Bourbon broke the six-furlong Polytrack record and celebrated a win last Saturday in the $125,000 Bull Page Stakes …more
October 16, 2007
Leonnatus Anteas Shatters Record in Durham Cup
Leonnatus Anteas, Canada’s champion two-year-old male in 2006, set a Woodbine Polytrack record for 1 1/8 miles in the $150,000 Gr. 3…more
October 16, 2007
Deputiformer Comes From Back to Take Cup and Saucer
Deputiformer rallied from last to first to win the $253,200 Cup and Saucer Stakes for…more
October 11, 2007
CTHS Creates 2007 New Owner Syndicate
The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce it has formed its second racing syndicate through its New Owner Syndicate Program. …more
October 11, 2007
CTHS Creates 2007 New Owner Syndicate
The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce it has formed its second racing syndicate through its New Owner Syndicate…more
October 11, 2007
ORC Releases Recommendations on HIP
Today the Recommendations for Restructuring of the Horse Improvement Program, being proposed by the HIP Review Industry Advisory Group…more
October 09, 2007
San Souci Island Rocks in Carotene
Windhaven's San Souci Island rallied to the lead a furlong out and edged clear to win the $150,000 Carotene Stakes …more
October 09, 2007
Ontario-bred Daaher Wins Gr. 2 Jerome at Belmont
Daaher, a dark bay son of Awesome Again, earned his first graded stakes victory on Sunday by capturing the $160,100 Jerome Handicap (Gr. 2)…more
October 09, 2007
Sales Grad Financingavailable Takes Classy’n Smart Title
Yearling Sale graduate Financingavailable fended off five rivals to successfully defend her Classy’N Smart title yesterday at Woodbine, in the $125,000 event…more
October 04, 2007
Authenicat Dominant in Victorian Queen
Ontario-bred filly Authenicat came into victory with a 5 ¾ length win …more
October 01, 2007
Sealy Hill Becomes First Triple Tiara Winner
Following an Ontario Racing Commission appeal hearing, a decision was made to reinstate Sealy Hill as the winner…more
September 27, 2007
Ontario-Breds Gain Notoriety With Their Racing Success
The words athleticism, talent and heart have become synominous with Ontario-breds in recent years, …more
September 24, 2007
The Niagara Queen Rules in Flaming Page
The Niagara Queen earned her first stakes victory with a half-length win over Sant Elena in the $100,000 Flaming Page…more
September 24, 2007
Dance to My Tune Soars in LaLorgnette
Yearling Sales grad Dance to My Tune held off a fast-charging Serenading in the final strides to capture her first stakes win…more
September 21, 2007
New Owner Seminar Tomorrow
This is a reminder that the Jockey Club New Owner seminar featuring several industry speakers takes place tomorrow, Saturday,…more
September 20, 2007
Dancer’s Bajan Out Duels Rivals in Overskate
CTHS Yearling Sale grad Dancer’s Bajan captured his second stakes race of the season, taking the $125,000 Overskate…more
September 19, 2007
September Yearling Sale Photos Now Online
Highlights of this year’s Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale that took place on Sept. 4th and 8th at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion are now available for viewing…more
September 18, 2007
LongRun's Annual Gala on Sept. 28
Motown will take over the corporate tent at Woodbine Racetrack on the evening of Friday, September 28th.…more
September 18, 2007
CTHS Winter Sale Set for Dec. 1
The CTHS Winter Mixed Sale takes place Saturday, December 1st at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion …more
September 17, 2007
ORC Seeks Public Comment for 2008 Race Date Applications
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has released the applications for 2008 race dates received from Ontario Racetrack Operators and is seeking comments…more
September 17, 2007
Siwa Soars to La Prevoyante Win
Siwa, owned by Knob Hill Stable and the Estate of Steve Stavro, won the $126,200 La Prevoyante Stakes…more
September 17, 2007
Essential Edge Dominant in Canadian Stakes
Chiefwood Stable’s homebred Essential Edge set an uncontested pace and held on to win the Grade 2, $351,600 Canadian Stakes …more
September 14, 2007
The Jockey Club Releases 2006 Breeding Statistics
The Jockey Club released its breeding statistics for 2006 yesterday, reporting that 3,881 stallions covered …more
September 11, 2007
Ontario Breeder Awarded at TOBA Gala
CTHS’s William A. Sorokolit Sr., was among those honoured at the annual Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ Association (TOBA) dinner …more
September 10, 2007
ORC Seeks Working Group Members
In the fall of each year, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) goes through a process to review proposed changes to the Rules of Racing…more
September 09, 2007
CTHS September Yearling Sale
The 2007 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale concluded its two-day session with the Preferred Session selling a total of 151 yearlings for $1,247,000, up 2.6% …more
September 07, 2007
Preferred Session Takes Place Saturday
Just a reminder that the Preferred Session of the 2007 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale starts tomorrow (Sept. 8th) at 4:30 p.m. …more
September 05, 2007
CTHS Selected Sale Sees Significant Median Increase
Brilliant sunshine and a bustling crowd set the tone for the Selected Session of the 2007 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale…more
September 04, 2007
CTHS Yearling Sales Stakes
The annual running of the Yearling Sales Stakes for past CTHS Ontario Yearling Sale grads took place yesterday…more
September 03, 2007
CTHS Yearling Sale To Be Webcast
Just a reminder that the 2007 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale starts tomorrow with the Selected Session commencing at 3:00 p.m. on September 4th …more
September 03, 2007
Rahy’s Attorney Takes Vice Regent Stakes
Ellie-Boje Farm’s homebred Rahy’s Attorney captured the $125,000 Vice Regent Stakes held at Woodbine on Sunday.
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September 02, 2007
ORC Releases 2008 Ontario Horse Improvement Program Recommendations
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has announced that significant progress has been made in its comprehensive review and restructuring of the Horse Improvement Program,…more
August 31, 2007
ORC Notice: 2008 Rules Amendment Process
In a notice to the industry yesterday, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has announced a new rule amendment process …more
August 31, 2007
You Will Love Me Wins Eternal Search
Yearling Sales Grad You Will Love Me scored her third stakes win this season in the $125,000 Eternal Search Stakes…more
August 29, 2007
CTHS Directors to be Featured on Business News Network
R. Glenn Sikura, President of the Ontario CTHS and owner of Hill ‘N’ Dale Farms, along with Richard Lister, CTHS Director and past President…more
August 28, 2007
Jockey Club Projects 2008 Foal Crop at 37,500
The U.S. Jockey Club is projecting a 2008 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 37,500, equivalent…more
August 28, 2007
CTHS To Host New Owner Syndicate Seminar on Saturday
The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a New Owner Syndicate seminar to be held on Saturday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m. …more
August 27, 2007
Le Cinquieme Essai Repeats in Play the King Stakes
William Scott’s homebred Le Cinquieme Essai captured the $200,000 Gr. 2 Play the King Stakes for the second year in a row…more
August 27, 2007
Last Answer Earns Impressive Victory in Nijinsky
Last Answer held off late-charging rivals Cloudy’s Knight and Sky Conqueror to win the $300,000 Gr. 2 Nijinsky Stakes …more
August 24, 2007
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Nine New Members
A crowd of more than 300 flocked to the Mississauga Convention Centre last night to attend the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony…more
August 23, 2007
Jockey Club Seminar For Saturday - Cancelled
Please note that the Jockey Club New Owner Seminar scheduled for Saturday, August 25th…more
August 20, 2007
Sales Grad Financingavailable Scores in Victoriana
Yearling Sale graduate Financingavailable tallied her 14th career win with Sunday’s score by 1 ¼ length over Executive Flight in the $125,000 …more
August 20, 2007
CTHS Sales Grad Arden Belle Wins Belle Mahone
Arden Belle proved a prompt favourite with her 1 ¾-length win in Sunday’s $100,000 Belle Mahone Stakes…more
August 17, 2007
University of Guelph Researchers Study Heart Rates in Racehorses
This summer, two University of Guelph researchers are performing a first of its kind study…more
August 13, 2007
Stuck in Traffic Streaks to Vandal Win
Stuck in Traffic avoided any such problem, as he grabbed the lead early on and never looked back to capture…more
August 13, 2007
Ontario-Bred Jambalaya Captures Gr. 1 Arlington Million
Kingfield Farms’ Jambalaya captured the Gr. 1 Arlington Million on Saturday at Arlington Park in Illinois, and at the same time became the first Canadian-bred to win…more
August 13, 2007
Hall of Fame Tickets On Sale Now
Enjoy a night of excitement and inspiration at the 2007 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Silent Auction …more
August 08, 2007
CTHS Sale of Champions
With the end of summer approaching, preparations for the 2007 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale are well underway…more
August 06, 2007
Executrix Excels in Nandi at Woodbine
Executrix notched her first stakes win with a half-length victory in the $125,000 Nandi Stakes held at Woodbine…more
August 06, 2007
New Owner Seminar on Aug. 9th
This is a reminder that the Jockey Club New Owner seminar takes place this Thursday evening starting at 5:30 p.m.
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August 06, 2007
Marchfield Rallies in Breeders’ Stakes
Eugene Melnyk’s Marchfield rallied from last to first to take the $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes, the final jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown…more
August 06, 2007
Main Executive Makes Off With Shepperton Win
Main Executive led from gate to wire to win the $125,000 Shepperton Stakes, a 6 ½ furlong dash for Ontario-sired runners…more
July 30, 2007
Sealy Hill Sweeps Woodbine Oaks
Sealy Hill, a Melnyk Racing Stables homebred, continued her reign yesterday with a 2 ¼-length score in the $250,000 Wonder Where …more
July 27, 2007
You Will Love Me Wins Passing Mood
Yearling Sale Grad You Will Love Me scored her second stakes win this season over eight rivals in Wednesday’s $125,000 Passing Mood held at Woodbine.…more
July 24, 2007
Sky Conqueror Wins Second Northern Dancer Triumph
Bill Sorokolit’s homebred Sky Conqueror certainly lived up to his name after earning his second consecutive win in the $700,000 Grade 2 …more
July 21, 2007
Scholarship Deadline Looming
A reminder to all CTHS-ON members: Don’t miss out on the chance for your son or daughter to receive a $5,000 scholarship through the Ontario CTHS. …more
July 19, 2007
July 21st New Owner Seminar Rescheduled
The Jockey Club of Canada has advised that the New Owner seminar scheduled to take this Saturday, July 21st at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion …more
July 19, 2007
Dancer’s Bajan Captures Third Stakes Event
2005 CTHS sales grad Dancer’s Bajan drew away from a talented field at Woodbine last night to score a ¾-length victory over Fudgethebottomline in the $125,000 Deputy Minister Stakes…more
July 16, 2007
Yearling Sales Grad Doneraile Gem Takes Clarendon
Doneraile Gem, a two-year-old homebred of Doneraile Court, made off with a 1 ¾-length victory in the $150,000 Clarendon Stakes held on July 7th at Woodbine.
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July 16, 2007
Alvena Sets Track Record in Shady Well
Alvena, an Ontario-bred daughter of Seeking the Gold, made her stakes debut a record-breaking one in winning the $150,000 Shady Well yesterday at Woodbine.…more
July 16, 2007
Alezzandro wins Prince of Wales
Knob Hill Stable’s homebred Alezzandro dazzled the crowd with a 1¾ length win over Jiggs Coz yesterday in the $500,000 Prince of Wales held at Fort Erie Ractrack, the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.…more
July 04, 2007
New Owner Seminar July 21st
The Jockey Club of Canada will be hosting a New Owner Seminar on Saturday, July 21st,…more
July 02, 2007
Yearling Sale Grad Legal Move Scores Again
Legal Move won his second consecutive stakes race and fourth career added-money event in the $150,000 Achievement Stakes at Woodbine on Saturday. …more
July 02, 2007
Arden Belle Captures First Stakes Win with Sweet Briar Too
Arden Belle, a four-year-old daughter of Dance Brightly, took command in the final turn to win her first career stakes by 1 ¾ lengths in the $100,000 Sweet Briar Too at Woodbine on Sunday.…more
July 02, 2007
Street Sounds Triumphs in Bison City
Ontario-bred Street Sounds recorded her first stakes win in Canada with the $250,000 Bison City Stakes held at Woodbine on Sunday. …more
June 25, 2007
Financingavailable Sets Record With Ballade Win
Yearling Sale grad Financingavailable made way with a track record with her sizzling score in the $125,000 Barbados Ballade Stakes…more
June 25, 2007
Mike Fox Stars in Queen 's Plate
Morgan Firestone’s homebred Mike Fox overtook Alezzandro in deep stretch to win the $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine on Sunday. The victory …more
June 25, 2007
Ice Bear Leader in Charley Barley
Ice Bear, a three-year-old son of Maria’s Mon, took the fourth running of the $100,000 Charlie Barley Stakes on Queen’s Plate Sunday at Woodbine. …more
June 22, 2007
$1 Million Queen’s Plate This Sunday
The 148th running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate is set for Sunday, June 24th at Woodbine, where eight of the field of nine are Ontario-breds.
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June 21, 2007
CTHS Celebrates Breeder Excellence
More than 250 breeders, families and friends came together to celebrate the outstanding breeders of 2006…more
June 19, 2007
ORC Announces Telephone Interview Survey of Breeders & Owners
The Ontario Racing Commission’s (ORC) review of the Horse Improvement Program has been underway for a number of months with Thoroughbred…more
June 18, 2007
Another track record for Ontario-Bred Verne's Baby
George Bigliardi homebred Verne’s Baby established a new track record for six furlongs…more
June 18, 2007
Indian Vale Captures Gr 2 at Churchill Downs
Ontario-bred Indian Vale, grabbed the lead heading into the far turn and fought off late rallies by Asi Siempre and Kettleoneup to score a 1 ½-length victory in the $327,600 Fleur de Lis Handicap (Gr. 2)…more
June 16, 2007
Guidelines for Withdrawal Times for Therapeutic Medications Now Available on RMTC Website
The Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC) has completed a section of its website (www.rmtcnet.com) that enables licensed horsemen to look up guidelines for withdrawal times for approximately 75 therapeutic medications…more
June 14, 2007
Yearling Sale Grad Legal Move Sets Sakes Record With Bold Ruckus Win
Legal Move, a grandson of legendary Canadian sire Bold Ruckus, made his seasonal debut a record breaking one in winning Wednesday’s $125,000 …more
June 14, 2007
OHRIA Announces New Executive Director
The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) announced today that Hector Clouthier is their new Executive Director.
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June 13, 2007
CTHS Awards Banquet This Friday
Ontario breeders and horse people will gather together on Friday, June 15th …more
June 12, 2007
Further Rewards Forthcoming For Ontario Breeders
Well known for their lucrative Breeders Awards program worth over $2.9 million, the CTHS (Ontario Division) has taken this program one step further by rewarding…more
June 11, 2007
Sealy Hill Storms Woodbine Oaks
Eugene Melnyk’s homebred Sealy Hill swept to the lead in the upper stretch and streaked clear to a 4 1/4 length win in the $500,000 Labatt Woodbine Oaks…more
June 11, 2007
Executive Choice Scores In Steady Growth Win
Executive Choice, a six-year-old gelding bred by Adena Springs, took charge just after the first turn and never looked back to win the $125,000 Steady Growth Stakes by 7 ½ …more
June 05, 2007
CTHS AGM Tomorrow
Just a reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario CTHS takes place tomorrow (June 6th) in the boardroom of the Woodbine Sales Pavilion, Woodbine Racetrack, commencing at 5:30 p.m.
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June 04, 2007
Strike Softly Soars in Nassau Stakes
Sam-Son Farm’s homebred Strike Softly won her third consecutive victory on Saturday in taking the $300,000 Nassau Stakes (G2) at Woodbine.
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June 04, 2007
Jiggs Coz Cruises to Plate Trial Victory
Ontario-bred Jiggs Coz, being rallied as a leading contender for the $1 million Queen's Plate, coasted to an impressive win in the $150,000 Plate Trial Stakes at Woodbine on Sunday, scoring by 3 ¾ lengths over…more
May 28, 2007
You Will Love Me Embraces The Lady Angela
The Ontario-bred filly, You Will Love Me, held off a fast closing Bellicose Belle to win the $125,000 Lady Angela held at Woodbine…more
May 24, 2007
New Owner Seminar This Saturday
Just a reminder that spaces are still available for the New Owner Seminar, which is set to take place this Saturday at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion. …more
May 22, 2007
Natalma, Bettors Delight Head 2007 Hall of Fame Class
Windfields Farm's Natalma, the mare whose first offspring, Northern Dancer, was the catalyst in creating a global thoroughbred dynasty, and Bettors Delight, winner of the Little Brown Jug and one of Canada's great pacing colts, have been elected into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
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May 17, 2007
CTHS Names Their Breeder of the Year and Mint Julep Cup Winner
The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce that the late Jake Howard has been named the winner of the 2006 Mint Julep Cup and Gardiner Farms Ltd. has been named Breeder of the Year for 2006.
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May 15, 2007
2007 International Cataloguing Standards Book Now Available
The 2007 edition of International Cataloguing Standards and International Statistics is now available, both in print and on the website for the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA)…more
May 14, 2007
Dave The Knave Courts New Providence Win
Dave The Knave made his five-year-old debut a winning one with a half-length victory over Marco Be Good in the $125,000…more
May 14, 2007
Strike Softly Scores in Grade 3 Hendrie
Strike Softly made a powerful run in the final stretch to win her seasonal debut by four lengths over Mary Delaney in the $150,000 Hendrie Stakes (Can-G3)…more
May 09, 2007
ORC Makes Amendments To Rulebook
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) at its meeting of March 22nd, resolved that the Rules of Thoroughbred Racing 2005 be amended …more
May 08, 2007
Hall of Fame Announces 2007 Nominations
Natalma, the broodmare who helped change the global history of Thoroughbred breeding in the 20th century, …more
May 07, 2007
Jiggs Coz Captures Queenston Stakes
Jiggs Coz, in his three-year-old debut, overpowered seven rivals to win the $150,000 Queenston Stakes …more
May 07, 2007
Saskawea Triumphs in Fury Stakes
Saskawea made her 2007 debut a winning one after taking the $150,000 Fury Stakes …more
May 07, 2007
Ontario-Bred Sky Conqueror Wins Churchill Downs Grade 1 Stakes
Sky Conqueror overcame a stumbling start to finish with a spectacular win in the Grade 1 $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic held on Sunday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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April 30, 2007
Just Rushing Just Racy in Vigil
Just Rushing, an Ontario-bred son of Wild Rush, made his seasonal debut a winning one, in taking Saturday’s Grade 3, $150,000 …more
April 30, 2007
WEG Commits to Equine Research in Memory of Barbaro
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is pleased to announce that they will be participating in a very worthwhile cause. In celebration of Barbaro's …more
April 23, 2007
Jockey Club New Owner Seminar This Saturday
Interested in owning racehorses? New to Thoroughbred ownership? If you’re going to invest in a racehorse, why not get some insider information? …more
April 18, 2007
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame to Honour Recent Inductees
On Thursday, April 19, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame will honour its most recent inductees with a Wine & Cheese reception celebrating the unveiling of new wall panels. …more
April 16, 2007
ORC Deadline for Nominations Tomorrow
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the deadline to nominate candidates for the Ontario Racing Commission’s working groups to review the Horse Improvement Program.
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April 16, 2007
Seductively Captures Whimsical Stakes
Kinghaven Farms celebrated a strong win yesterday at Woodbine, as their homebred Seductively, took Sunday’s Grade 3, $155,800 Whimsical Stakes by 2 ¼ lengths.…more
April 13, 2007
Ontario-Bred Street Sounds Scores in Beaumont at Keeneland
Street Sounds made her first start this season a perfect one after she captured the $250,000 Stonerside Beaumont Stakes (Gr. 2) at Keeneland on Thursday. …more
April 11, 2007
ORC Announces Next Steps in the Review of the Horse Improvement Program
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) recently announced the next steps it is undertaking in its comprehensive review of the Horse Improvement Program (HIP).…more
April 11, 2007
ORC Invites Individuals To Apply For Participation On Working Groups
A review of the Horse Improvement Program is currently underway, and the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is inviting nominations from individuals to participate in the Breed Working Groups. …more
April 11, 2007
Guelph Symposium – Caring For Animals During A Crisis
The University of Guelph will be hosting a symposium on managing disease and disasters involving animals, featuring several prominent guest speakers. …more
April 10, 2007
2007 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Ontario CTHS will be held on Wednesday, June 6th in the boardroom. …more
April 05, 2007
More Nominated Stallions for 2007 OSS Program
An updated listing of this year’s Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) stallions is now available on the CTHS website, which include two additional stallions: Philanthropist and Saffir, making it a total of 109 Thoroughbred stallions taking part in this lucrative program.
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April 02, 2007
Jambalaya Takes Another Stakes Victory at Gulfstream
Five-year-old Ontario-bred Jambalaya captured the $150,000 Bulleit Bourbon Pan American Handicap (G3) in Hallandale, Florida on Saturday; making it his second consecutive graded stakes victory…more
April 02, 2007
Call for Nominations: Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
A reminder that the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, which represents both thorougbreds…more
April 01, 2007
Indian Vale Wins Aqueduct’s Next Move ‘Cap
Ontario-bred Indian Vale won the $104,800 Next Move Handicap (G3) with a 5 1/2 –length victory over True Pussycat on the Aqueduct inner track…more
March 30, 2007
CTHS Annual Awards Dinner Set for Friday, June 15th
The Ontario CTHS will be celebrating the best of the 2006 Thoroughbred industry at its Annual Awards Gala on Friday, June 15th, 2007. …more
March 27, 2007
Equine Guelph’s Groom One Online Course
Equine Guelph has announced that Phase Three of their Groom One Online course, which is geared toward those interested in working in the horseracing industry,…more
March 26, 2007
Ontario-Bred Sealy Hill Wins Bourbonette Breeders’ Cup
Sealy Hill held off a fast-closing Panty Raid to win by a head in the $150,000 (US) Bourbonette Breeders’ Cup Stakes (G3) for three-year-old fillies…more
March 22, 2007
Thoroughbred Industry Well Received at the 2007 Can-Am Show
Representatives from the CTHS National Office, the CTHS (Ontario Division), and the LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society were all on hand this past weekend to share their Thoroughbred knowledge and enthusiasm…more
March 15, 2007
2007 Thoroughbred Improvement Program
The CTHS (Ontario Division) is pleased to announce the release of the 2007 Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP). …more
March 14, 2007
Reminder to CTHS Members
Just a reminder to all CTHS members with regard to the Horse Racing Tax Alliance and Section 31 of the Income Tax Act.…more
March 09, 2007
CTHS Proudly Awards Their Ontario Stallions
The CTHS (Ontario Division) is pleased to announce the top stallions of the 2006 Ontario Stallion Awards program, which is based on North American earnings of a sire’s Ontario-conceived progeny. …more
March 07, 2007
All-Weather Surface Summaries Now Available From Equibase
Equibase, which maintains the official database of racing information for the Thoroughbred industry, announced yesterday that all-weather surface summaries reflecting each starter’s career record and earnings on all-weather (synthetic) racing surfaces such as Polytrack…more
March 03, 2007
Nominated OSS Stallions for 2007
An updated listing of this year’s Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) stallions is now available on the CTHS website. Will He Crow is the latest stallion to be nominated to this year’s OSS program, resulting in a total of 107 Thoroughbred stallions taking part in this lucrative program.…more
March 03, 2007
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Calls for 2007 Nominations
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, which represents both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, is seeking public nominations for both horses and people to be considered for induction in 2007. …more
February 28, 2007
Promoting the Thoroughbred Industry at The Can-Am
The Ontario and National CTHS will be jointly hosting an information booth and showcasing a Grand Champion stallion at this year’s Can-Am Equine Emporium, which takes place March 15th to 17th at the Western Event Centre in London. …more
February 28, 2007
New Year's Resolution - Invest In a Racehorse
With its New Owner Syndicate program now in its second year, the Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce that one or more new owner syndicates are currently in the works for 2007, with Group Two well on their way to launching in early spring 2007.…more
February 27, 2007
Canadian-Bred Trade Missions Offered by Equine Canada
Members of the North American horse industry are well aware of the fact that Thoroughbreds bred and raised in Canada have the bloodlines and ability to perform successfully at all levels, whether for racing or sport performance. Equine Canada would like to assist CTHS members in getting that message out across the world.…more
February 26, 2007
Twilight Meteor Wins Hallandale Beach Stakes at Gulfstream
Twilight Meteor, an Ontario-bred colt by Smart Strike, made off with a half-length victory over Sedgefield in the $100,000 Hallandale Beach Stakes held last Saturday…more
February 26, 2007
Confirmed EHV-1 Case in US Leads to Woodbine Restrictions
Following a confirmed case of EHV-1 (neurologic equine herpesvirus) at an equine hospital in Leesburg, Virginia, Woodbine has joined the list of tracks placing restrictions on the entry of horses from the Mid-Atlantic region in the U.S.
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February 25, 2007
Ontario-bred Jambalaya Wins Gulfstream’s Grade 1 Stakes
Jambalaya, a five-year-old gelding bred in Ontario by Gustav Schickedanz, made headlines with his victory in the $300,000 Gulfstream Breeders’ Cup Turf in Florida on Saturday (Feb. 24).…more
February 23, 2007
CTHS Member John Hanna Passes
CTHS Ontario member John Hanna passed away on February 13, 2007 at the Etobicoke General Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. …more
February 22, 2007
Thoroughbred Niagara Hosts Seminar
A New Owner and Syndication Seminar hosted by Thoroughbred Niagara has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11 a.m. …more
February 19, 2007
2007 Winter Newsletter now online
The Ontario Breeder News, the CTHS 2007 Winter Newsletter is now avilable for viewing online. The quarterly newsletter includes the latest news and information affecting the Ontario Thoroughbred breeding industry.
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February 15, 2007
Ontario-Bred Buffalo Man Wins In Ocala
Buffalo Man, a three-year-old colt bred in Ontario by Adena Springs, made off with a 1 ½ length victory over Green Vegas in the $100,000 Ocala Breeders’ Sale Champion Stakes held on Feb. 12th.
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February 14, 2007
Cirque Niagara's Avaia is Coming to Woodbine
Following its sensational 2006 season in Niagara, Cirque Niagara's AVAIA, a revolution in theatrical entertainment, returns to Canada for a limited engagement with the Woodbine Entertainment Group. …more
February 13, 2007
Woodbine Announces Stakes Schedule for 2007
All the fan favourites are returning, but the Woodbine Thoroughbred stakes schedule, released today by Woodbine Entertainment Group, will have a slightly different look in 2007.
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February 09, 2007
2006 Canadian Thoroughbred Ratings Released
The Jockey Club of Canada (J.C.C.) released the 2006 edition of the Canadian Thoroughbred Ratings this week, which were compiled on behalf of the J.C.C. by Woodbine Racing Secretary Steve Lym. …more
February 07, 2007
Ontario-Breds Among Nominees for 2007 U.S. Triple Crown
Early nominations are now in for Thoroughbred racing’s 2007 Triple Crown to be held at three major racetracks in the U.S., among which include the names of 11 Ontario-breds. Consisting of three grade I race series for three-year-olds…more
February 01, 2007
Nominated OSS Stallions for 2007
The CTHS is pleased to announce that more than 100 stallions have been nominated to this year’s Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) through its Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP). Recognized as one of the leading sire programs in North America, …more
January 30, 2007
Ontario Nurse Mare Program
The CTHS is looking to develop a “Mare or Foal Temporary Adoption” program, to assist breeders with the opportunity to match orphaned or rejected foals to a nurse mare through a support network within Ontario.…more
January 30, 2007
Looking For a Place To Show Them Off?
Looking for place to show off those newborn beauties? Submit photos of your newly arrived foals, and the CTHS will feature them over the next several months on our website’s photo gallery…more
January 29, 2007
The Jockey Club Reports Record Interactive Registration Transactions in 2006
The Jockey Club’s Interactive Registration (IR), an Internet-based service launched in 1996 to simplify and streamline Thoroughbred registration, processed a record 112,420 transactions in 2006, up 7.7% from 2005, …more
January 26, 2007
Woodbine backstretch opens on February 1; Polytrack opens for training
Woodbine Racetrack, who has played host to numerous successful Ontario-bred runners over the years, today announced that the racing season is just around the corner, as their doors open to the Woodbine backstretch area on February 1, …more
January 24, 2007
Horse Anatomy Courses Offered at Guelph’s OVC
The Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph advises that registration is now open for two equine anatomy workshops that offer either an introductory or more advanced examination of horse anatomy to be held the weekend of April 28 and April 29. …more
January 24, 2007
CTHS Ontario Breeder Wins Eclipse Award as Top Breeder
The winners of 36th Annual Eclipse Awards held in Beverley Hills, California on January 22nd were recently announced with Adena Springs, owned by CTHS Ontario member Frank Stronach, being named Outstanding Breeder. …more
January 22, 2007
Sugar Swirl Sparkles With Fourth Win at Gulfstream
Ontario-bred Sugar Swirl collected her fourth career victory on Thursday (Jan. 18) at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida. The Stronach Stables homebred scored by…more
January 17, 2007
2007 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale Dates
The dates have been set for this year’s Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale, with the Selected Session on September 4th and the Preferred Session on September 8th,…more
January 16, 2007
CTHS Mentoring Program Update
After launching its New Owner Syndicate program in 2006, the CTHS will once again be accepting applicants into its mentoring program for new racehorse owners. …more
January 12, 2007
Congratulations To Our Ontario Thoroughbred Sport Horses
Last month the CTHS (Ontario Division) honoured several outstanding Thoroughbreds at the Ontario Hunter Jumper Association’s (OHJA) banquet held on Dec. 1st at DiNardo’s in Aurora, Ontario.
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January 11, 2007
Jockey Club Visits Farms to Inspect Broodmares for Foaling Status
As a follow-up to a rule revision in August 2005 that added provisions for field inspections, The U.S. Jockey Club sent teams of representatives to numerous farms in nine states in order to inspect broodmares with early 2006 breeding or foaling dates.
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January 09, 2007
Ontario-Bred Victorious By Six-Lengths
Mark Casse, Canada’s Outstanding Trainer of 2006, celebrated his first win of the season last Sunday with Sanibel, an Ontario-bred daughter of Ecton Park.
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January 08, 2007
Reminder – January 15th Deadline for Stallion Nominations
We would like to remind stallion owners that January 15, 2007 is the deadline for their stallions to be nominated into the Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS) 2007 program.
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January 01, 2007
February 1 is Deadline to Name Foals of 2005
The U.S. Jockey Club would like to remind all owners and breeders that a valid attempt to name foals of 2005 must be made by Feb. 1st, 2007 in order to avoid a $75 late fee.…more
December 19, 2006
CTHS Holiday Closures
Please be advised that the CTHS (National Office) and CTHS (Ontario Division) will be closed over the holiday season on the dates listed below:…more
December 18, 2006
Ontarians Garner Multiple Awards at the Sovereigns
The 32nd Annual Sovereign Awards took place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the InterContinental Hotel in Toronto, where a sellout crowd of 300 racing enthusiasts attended the gala evening. Hosted by The Jockey Club of …more
December 07, 2006
2006 Sovereign Award Finalists Announced
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2006 Sovereign Awards. Winners will be announced at the 32nd Annual Sovereign Awards ceremonies at the InterContinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front Street West, Toronto on Saturday, 16 December 2006.…more
December 07, 2006
CTHS Ontario Announces 2007-2008 Election Results
The election for the 2007-2008 Provincial Directors of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) took place on Wednesday, December 6th, 2006. Eleven members were elected onto the Board of Directors, representing four zones within Ontario. …more
December 05, 2006
Arch Hall Captures Sir Barton for Third Straight Year
Arch Hall, a five-year-old son of Archers Bay, won the $125,400 Sir Barton Stakes held at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday (Dec. 3rd). The victory was the Ontario-bred’s third stakes victory…more
December 04, 2006
Yearling Sale Grad Takes Another at Woodbine
Dancer’s Bajan held off close rivals D Bold Ruler and Legal Move to take the $125,000 Kingarvie Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack last Saturday (Dec. 2nd). The 2005 CTHS Yearling Sale graduate crossed the wire by a nose over D Bold Ruler in the 1 1/16-mile event for a running time of 1:48.35.…more
December 04, 2006
Palace Pier Wins Ontario Lassie
Palace Pier made off with her first stakes victory by capturing the $150,000 Ontario Lassie Stakes, a race for Ontario-bred two-year-old fillies, at Woodbine Racetrack last Saturday (Dec. 2). …more
December 03, 2006
2006 CTHS Winter Mixed Sale Complete Results
For a copy of the 2006 CTHS Winter Mixed Sale results which took place on Saturday, December 2nd please click here.…more
December 03, 2006
Average Up by 15.6% for CTHS Winter Mixed Sale
The CTHS Winter Mixed Sale, held at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion in Ontario, concluded its one-day session on December 2nd with a 15.6% increase in gross sales.…more
December 01, 2006
Reminder – CTHS Director Elections
Just a reminder for CTHS Ontario members that ballots for the election of Provincial Directors are to be received at the CTHS National Office by 5:00 p.m. on December 5th.…more
November 28, 2006
CTHS Mixed Sale This Saturday
The CTHS Winter Mixed Sale takes place this Saturday (December 2nd) commencing at 3:00 p.m. at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion, Woodbine Racetrack grounds in Rexdale, Ontario. …more
November 27, 2006
Financingavailable Earns Fifth Stakes Win With Bessarabian
Even after being trapped behind a wall of horses throughout most of the seven-furlong event, yearling sale grad Financingavailable emerged victorious to win the $150,000 Bessarabian Stakes by a half length at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday.…more
November 26, 2006
Jiggs Coz Captures First Stakes Win with Display
Jiggs Coz took command in the final turn to win his first career stakes by 1 ¾ lengths in the $125,000 Display Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack last Saturday…more
November 22, 2006
Sealy Hill Earns Impressive Victory in Glorious Song
Sealy Hill made a powerful run with an 8 ¼ length victory over Saskawea to win the $125,000 Glorious Song Stakes held at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday (Nov. 19…more
November 21, 2006
Main Executive All Business in Kennedy Road Run
Bruno Brothers Farms’ Main Executive successfully held off several strong challengers to win the $125,000 Kennedy Road Stakes held at Woodbine on Sunday (Nov. 19). …more
November 16, 2006
Yearling Sale Graduate Captures Frost King
Dancer’s Bajan, a 2005 CTHS Yearling Sale graduate, won the $125,000 Frost King Stakes held at Woodbine Racetrack on November 15th. …more
November 15, 2006
All In Stable All Set To Race
All In Stable is proud to announce their latest acquisition, Sally’s Wild Ride. The newly formed New Owner Syndicate group spearheaded by the CTHS, claimed the three-year-old chestnut filly last month at Woodbine Racetrack through their trainer Beverley Chubb and mentor Glenn Sikura, CTHS President.
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November 14, 2006
CTHS Scholarship Will Help Student Pursue Her Dream
Each year, the CTHS (Ontario Division) grants a $5,000 College or University Scholarship to one special student who shows outstanding merit based on academic ability and participation in academic training programs related to the horse or horse racing industry. …more
November 10, 2006
Moon Path Rockets To A Win in South Ocean Stakes
CTHS Yearling Sale graduate Moon Path broke her maiden in style by taking the $125,000 South Ocean Stakes held at Woodbine on Wednesday night (Nov. 8).
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November 08, 2006
CTHS Honours Top Thoroughbreds at OHTA Awards Banquet
The CTHS (Ontario Division) was on hand to honour the riders of the top Ontario Thoroughbreds who excelled in their division at the Ontario Horse Trials Association (OHTA) Annual Awards Banquet held at the Kleinburg Country Club on Saturday, November 4.…more
November 06, 2006
Shot Gun Ela Leader in Ontario Fashion
Shot Gun Ela made a powerful run, leading at every call, to win the $125,000 Ontario Fashion Stakes at Woodbine on Saturday (Nov. 4).
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November 06, 2006
Leonnatus Anteas Conquers Coronation Futurity
Leonnatus Anteas chalked up another impressive victory at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday (Nov. 5) by taking the $250,000 Coronation Futurity, the country’s top race for Canadian-bred two-year-olds and a key event on the road to the 2007 Queen’s Plate.…more
November 05, 2006
Canadian Connections at the Breeders' Cup
The following is a list of how Canadian-owned and Woodbine-based horses performed at the Breeders' Cup on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville:…more
November 03, 2006
Just Rushing Rockets To Labeeb Stakes Win
Tucci Stables’ Just Rushing overpowered six rivals to win by eight lengths in the $100,000 Labeeb Stakes held last night (Nov. 2) at Woodbine Racetrack.…more
November 03, 2006
Arch Hall Gets Second Stakes Win With Bunty Lawless
Ontario-bred Arch Hall, a bay son of 1998 Queen’s Plate champion Archers Bay, prevailed by a length and a half over Rye on the Rocks in the $125,000 Bunty Lawless Stakes held on Thursday night at Woodbine Racetrack.
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November 02, 2006
CTHS Winter Mixed Sale Set for December 2nd
Offering an exceptional consignment of quality Thoroughbreds, the annual CTHS Winter Mixed Sale is set to take place on December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion in Rexdale, Ontario.
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October 30, 2006
Grandy’s Glory Gleams in Fanfreluche
Ontario-bred Grandy’s Glory captured her first career stakes victory by winning the $150,000 Fanfreluche Stakes, an event for two-year-old fillies, foaled in Canada, held at Woodbine on Saturday (Oct. 28).…more
October 26, 2006
Ontario-Bred Catch the Thrill Heads to Breeders’ Cup
Sam-Son Farm’s regally-bred Catch the Thrill will compete against 14 other runners in the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, set for Saturday, November 4th at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.…more
October 23, 2006
Catch the Thrill Captures Princess Elizabeth Stakes
The $250,000 Princess Elizabeth Stakes for Canadian-foaled, two-year-old fillies, took place last Saturday on the Woodbine Polytrack, which showcased the talents of the Ontario-bred filly, Catch the Thrill.
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October 20, 2006
Jockey Club Releases 2006 Report of Mares Bred Stats
The U.S. Jockey Club today reported that 3,053 stallions covered 59,434 mares in North America during 2006, according to Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) received through Oct. 12, 2006.
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October 18, 2006
Sovereign Awards Set For Dec. 16th
The 32nd Annual Sovereign Awards, which salute outstanding achievements and the best of Canada’s racing and breeding industry, takes place on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at the InterContinental Hotel, 225 Front Street West in Toronto.
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October 17, 2006
Leonnatus Anteas Takes All in Cup & Saucer Stakes
Ontario-bred Leonnatus Anteas charged to a two and three-quarter-length victory over Seaside Links to win the $250,000 Cup & Saucer Stakes held last Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack.…more
October 16, 2006
Legal Move Takes Bull Page Stakes
Yearling Sales grad Legal Move, a two-year-old Ontario-bred colt, made light work of the $126,200 Bull Page Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack last Saturday with a four-length score over seven rivals for a time of 1:11.41 in the six furlong event.…more
October 09, 2006
Strike Softly Soars in Carotene Stakes
Strike Softly rallied from mid-pack to a speedy win with a two-length score in Saturday’s $150,000 Carotene Stakes held at Woodbine Racetrack.
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October 05, 2006
Midnight Shadow Reigns in Victorian Queen
Ontario–bred Midnight Shadow was back to her winning ways with a 1 ¾-length victory win after repelling late challenges …more
September 21, 2006
Ever Dreamed of Owning a Racehorse?
But just don’t know where to start? Why not come down to the Woodbine Racetrack Sales Pavilion this Saturday and attend a New Owner Seminar? Sponsored by the Jockey Club of Canada, the seminar is the last of a series of monthly seminars featuring presentations by knowledgeable racing industry spokespersons followed by a question-and-answer session.
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September 21, 2006
Verne’s Baby Crushes Overskate Field
Ontario-bred Verne’s Baby overpowered eight rivals for a record-breaking win in the $126,600 Overskate Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack on Wednesday night. …more
September 20, 2006
New CTHS Syndicate Group Well on Their Way
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