Hudon Steps Away From The Bike

February 9, 2012:

Trainer/driver Pat Hudon has made one of the hardest decisions he’s ever had to make. He has chosen to step away from the race bike and focus solely on training his stable of horses

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New Stallions To Alberta

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February 9, 2012:

Al Neurauter and James Rhodes have announced the acquisition of two new stallions for the 2012 breeding season

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SC's February 15 Stakes Payment Reminder

February 8, 2012:

Standardbred Canada would like to remind owners/trainers that stakes payments are due on or before Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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More Two-Year-Olds In Training

February 5, 2012:

Another large batch of 2012 two-year-olds in training has been added to our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list of future harness racing stars

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Deadline For Monmouth Deal Is Feb. 29

February 9, 2012:

According to a report, the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has until February 29 to complete a deal with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority which would see the organization lease Monmouth Park in 2013

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Fate Of Minnesota Racino Bill Up In Air

February 9, 2012:

According to a report, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem has said that he believes a pair of bills which would bring expanded gaming to both the Running Aces Harness Park and Canterbury Park are close to having enough support if a vote were to take place

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NH Expanded Gaming Bill Back To Committee

February 9, 2012:

A vote in the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 8 didn't go according to plan for proponents of expanded gaming in the state

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Race Day Launch Party A Success

February 9, 2012:

More than 150 people attended the Launch Party for RACE DAY on February 8 at the Galaxy Cineplex Theatre in Milton, Ont.

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Big Jim's 2012 Book Full, Closed

February 9, 2012:

Seelster Farms announced on Thursday, February 9 that the 2012 book for Big Jim p, 2, 1:49.1s ($1,544,580) is now full and closed

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Allen In Negotiations For Balzac

February 8, 2012:

Trot Insider touched base with Alberta Downs Owner Robert Allen earlier this week in order to get an idea of what the 2012 season of harness racing will look like in Lacombe. What Trot Insider learned was that Allen is also stepping up in an attempt to solidify the province's racing future

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Equine Guelph Offers Biosecurity Workshops

February 8, 2012:

Equine Guelph is pleased to offer biosecurity workshops and an e-Session to promote measures horse owners can take to protect their horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases

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ORC Issues Natural Products Warning

February 8, 2012:

Due to recent positives for such drugs as ephedrine and caffeine, trainers are again reminded to use extreme caution and consult an Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) licensed veterinarian before administering any new or unknown products to horses -- such as so-called herbals or natural products

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Ontario Lotteries Going Online In 2012

February 8, 2012:

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has announced that it is in the process of selecting a firm to initiate and run its online offerings, which would see people be able to utilize the internet to buy lottery tickets, play video poker, and more by the end of 2012

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Eaves Cracks Globe's 'Power 50'

February 8, 2012:

When you think of some of the most influential figures in Canadian sport, who comes to mind? Don Cherry? Gary Bettman? Steve Nash? How about Nick Eaves?

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Taurus Dream Passes

February 8, 2012:

Thirteen-year-old stallion Taurus Dream passed away Tuesday, February 7 in France on his way to his new station in Sweden

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Cut In Funding To PA Horse Racing?

February 8, 2012:

It has been reported that a coalition of roughly 1,000 breeders, owners and trainers in Pennsylvania have collectively spoken out against the budget of Governor Tom Corbett, which calls for the re-allocation of $216 million from the Race Horse Development Fund to the state's general fund over a three-year span

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Russell Sutherland: The Road Warrior

February 8, 2012:

At the age of 69, Russell Sutherland knows a thing or two about going the extra mile

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The Next Big Thing?

February 8, 2012:

Talent shows, such as 'American Idol' and 'The Voice,' are popular on television at this time of year. The winter series races at Meadowlands Racetrack are, in a way, not unlike those hits

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ORC Rules On Sudbury Appeal

February 8, 2012:

On Wednesday, February 8, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to an appeal from Sudbury Downs. The appeal had come after the ORC had issued an 'Order to Comply' ruling to Sudbury in relation to

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Watch The 2011 O'Brien Awards

February 6, 2012:

Standardbred Canada is pleased to present the 2011 O'Brien Awards video replay

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