Page 3 - January 2017 Thoroughbred Highlight

Ontario CTHS and HBPA Announce Mare Purchase Program
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) & the HBPA of Ontario are pleased to announce an exciting new program to assist in the expansion and improvement of the resident band of Broodmares in Ontario and increase the race horse population.
The program provides signi cant nancial support to Ontario Resident Breeders investing in “New” Broodmares that will be brought into Ontario to foal in 2017 and be “Bred Back” to an Ontario Sire in 2017.
We are encouraged that the program will assist Ontario in strengthening the size and quality of our Broodmare Band. This initiative is in response to
the declining population of Ontario Broodmares
and resulting Foals. The CTHS & The HBPA have collaborated on this signi cant commitment to support our local Breeding and Racing Industry. Further,
The Program will support the Owners of Registered Ontario Stallions who have made signi cant contributions to Breeding in The Province by ensuring the new qualifying mares will be bred back to registered Ontario Sires.
The program for 2017
2017 Hall of Fame Nominations due March 1
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for Class of 2017
The public is invited to participate in the nomination
of horses and people who have made a signi cant contribution to Canadian horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2017. Nominations for the following will be considered: MALE HORSE: Stallions or geldings whose contribution to Canadian racing occurred in the past 20 years.
FEMALE HORSE: Mares whose contribution to Canadian racing occurred in the past 20 years. VETERAN HORSE: Horses whose careers have been concluded for 20 years, but less than 50 years. PERSON: Trainers, Drivers, Jockeys
BUILDERS: Includes, but not limited to Breeders, Owners, Of cials, and others.
COMMUNICATORS: Includes, but not limited to writers, broadcasters, photographers, announcers. VETERAN PERSON: Trainers, Drivers, Jockeys whose careers have been concluded for 20 years, but less than 50 years.
For complete details visit the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame website
Jonathan Zammit new VP Thoroughbred Racing Operations at Woodbine
After six months of actively recruiting, Jonathan Zammit distinguished himself as
the best, most quali ed candidate for the Vice President of Thoroughbred Racing Operations position which had previously been held by Stephen Koch at Woodbine.
Reporting to Woodbine’s
Executive Vice President,
Racing, Jamie Martin,
Jonathan will be responsible for the development, direction, implementation and maintenance of the overall Thoroughbred Racing strategies and nancial performance standards for the Racing Department. Jonathan will be responsible for ensuring the Racing product at WEG is designed in a way that drives business toward wagering and growth.
Jonathan has been responsible for managing and leading cross-functional special projects and business analysis for the CFO at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), as well as senior leadership and major shareholders.
Chosen for his bright perspective and strategic thinking, the Executive Leadership team at WEG has committed to supporting Jonathan through his growth to learn our industry and the business.
HPItv multi-track and odds channels to go off air
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced HPItv will shut down its multi-track channel and accompanying odds channel effective Saturday, April 11, 2017.
Racing fans can watch all tracks offered on HPItv at HPIbet.com , as well as any other track available for wagering on the platform. Read Full Article Here
Snowbirds Weekly Report
For the past six years the Woodbine Media Department has provided their Snowbirds report, chronicling the winter adventures of Woodbine-based trainers and jockeys currently plying their trade south of the border.
Week of January 3 - 9, 2017
Week of December 26, 2016 - January 2, 2017
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