Hardy On Race Date Reduction Vs. Field Quality Debate

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Published: February 5, 2011 11:51 am EST

"The big thing for us as horsemen is we have to make a living, and the reduction in race days I don't see that it's going to help us...but when you talk about it as a gambler or a horseplayer, you're right - there's gotta be a solution in there, I'm just not sure

we know what that is."

On today's Trot Radio Norm Borg talks to new Ontario Harness Horse Association President Ken Hardy, and the two discuss Hardy's agenda at the helm of OHHA, including his thoughts on the new tiered harness racing structure, purse pooling and race caps set out by the Ontario Racing Commission.

"The feeling of horsemen in general is that there isn't a great understanding of why we need less racing opportunities," said Hardy. "In some cases, possibly there is a spot for reduction with some of the tracks and their ability to have more days are handicapped a little bit so we've dealt with that."

The full interview with Hardy, which also discusses his thoughts on the Racing Development & Sustainability Plan, is available below.

Episode 181 – OHHA President Ken Hardy

Audio Format: MP3 audio

Host: Norm Borg

Please note that the opinions expressed in the following interview are those of the participant and do not necessarily reflect Rideau Carleton Raceway and/or Standardbred Canada.

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