Press Releases
2009 Releases
August 27, 2009
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Adds Eight
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April 15, 2009
The Jockey Club Now Providing Free Tattoo Identification Services
The Jockey Club announced today that it has established Tattoo Identification Services, a free resource to help owners identify tattooed but unknown Thoroughbreds in their possession.
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March 3, 2009
2008 Thoroughbred Ratings
The Jockey Club of Canada today released the 2008 Canadian Thoroughbred
Ratings compiled by Steve Lym, Director of Thoroughbred Racing and Racing Secretary
at Woodbine Racetrack.
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February 11, 2009
2009 Grades Stakes
Following their annual meeting the Canadian Graded Stakes Committee announced the list of 2009 graded races.
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January 30, 2009
Advance notification to the Canadian horse racing industry
Advance notification to the Canadian horse racing industry regarding the implementation of testing for veterinary approved anabolic steroids.
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January 7, 2009
The Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 143, No. 1
Adding fluoxetine and testosterone to paragraph 1(d) of the schedule to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations.
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January 21, 2009
New Restrictions for Equine Imports into Canada from the United States
The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada is advising stakeholders in
Canada that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced revised import
requirements as a result of the expanding investigation into contagious equine metritis
(CEM) in the U.S.
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2008 Releases
December 12, 2008
2008 Sovereign Awards Winners
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the Winners in the 2008 Sovereign Awards.
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December 12, 2008
2008 Sovereign Awards Press Pack
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the Press Pack for the 2008 Sovereign Awards.
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November 14, 2008
2008 Sovereign Award Media Categories Announced
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce finalists in the 2008 Sovereign Award Media categories. Winners will be announced at the 34th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremonies at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Toronto on Friday 14 December 2008.
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October 16, 2008
The Jockey Club Releases 2008 Report Of Mares Bred Statistics
The Jockey Club today released Report of Mares Bred (RMB) statistics for 2008 that show a continued decline in North American Thoroughbred breeding activity.
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October 3, 2008
Sovereign Media Awards
Sovereign Media Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the coverage of Canadian Thoroughbred racing and breeding.
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August 19, 2008
Media Advisory
A transcript of The Jockey Club’s 56th Annual Round Table Conference, held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 17, is now available on The Jockey Club’s website...
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August 16, 2008
The Jockey Club Projects 2009 Foal Crop At 35,400; Revises Forecast For 2008
The Jockey Club is projecting a 2009 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 35,400, a decline of 3.3% from the revised estimate of 36,600 registered foals for 2008. ...
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June 30, 2008
Round Table Conference To Spotlight Thoroughbred Safety Committee
The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee, which in June issued its initial recommendations calling for the elimination of steroids in race training and racing, a ban on toe grabs and a series of whip-related reforms, will provide an update on its activities and announce additional recommendations. ...
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June 30, 2008
Global Betting on Horseracing up by over 3% reveals IFHA Annual Report
According to the 2007 Annual Report published by the International Federation of
Horseracing Authorities today, betting on horseracing went up to almost € 89 billion in 2007, up by over 3% compared to the year before.
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June 30, 2008
34th Annual Sovereign Awards - Important Dates.
The 34th Annual Sovereign Awards will be held at the Four Season Hotel in Toronto on Friday, December 12, 2008.
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June 24, 2008
Report To The Minister Of Government And Consumer Services
It's All About Leadership:
Strategic Vision And Direction For The Ontario Horse Racing And Breeding Industry.
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June 23, 2008
The Jockey Club of Canada recently elected two new members to the organization, William (Bill) Farish, Jr. and Charles (Chuck) Fipke.
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June 20, 2008
BIG NAMES LINE UP FOR TOKYO
Big names line up for 32nd Asian Racing Conference being held in Tokyo, Japan 9th - 14th November 2008.
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June 17, 2008
Thoroughbred Safety Committee Calls For Elimination Of Steroids, A Ban On Toe Grabs, And Changes For Whip Usage
The Thoroughbred Safety Committee, with endorsements and pledged cooperation from many prominent national organizations in the Thoroughbred industry, today announced that it is recommending the elimination of steroids in race training and racing, a ban on toe grabs, and a series of whip-related reforms, all aimed at improving safety and integrity in Thoroughbred racing.
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May 15, 2008
The 2008 Canadian Stake Races Listings are available to view in PDF format...
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March 12, 2008
The Jockey Club Now Offering Microchips For Thoroughbreds
The Jockey Club has begun offering microchips for sale to interested owners and breeders for use in Thoroughbreds residing within the United States and all U.S. territories, the organization announced today. ...
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February 20, 2008
The 2007 Canadian Thoroughbred Ratings were complied by Steve Lym, Racing Secretary, Woodbine Entertainment Group and are published by The Jockey Club of Canada. ...
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February 14, 2008
Statistics in The Jockey Club’s 2008 Online Fact Book, which was released today and is available through the Publications & Resources section of the organization’s website at http://www.jockeyclub.com, reaffirm the beneficial impact of “racinos” (racetracks that offer alternative gaming) on state Thoroughbred racing and breeding industries. ...
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January 26, 2008
The Canadian Graded Stakes Committee met recently to review 138 open races carrying purses of $50,000 or more. Once again this year graded status was assigned to 37 Canadian stakes. ...
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