Page 8 - The Game July 2006

The Game in England
On a recent vacation to England, we had the pleasure of visiting Hereford Racecourse for a day out at the races.
Situated on the edge of the Cathedral City of Hereford, the racecourse was hosting its annual Ladies Day at the Races on June 4, one of eighteen race meetings that they host each year.
The track, which consists of nine “stiffish” fences, is a right-handed, almost square shaped 1-1/2 mile track.
There were seven races carded that day, each with large fields of 14 to 15 horses which provided plenty of action including the occasional loose horse and some close finishes.
We also enjoyed the two Pony Races which were part of the 2006 Charles Owen Pony Racing Series and featured eleven to fifteen year-olds flat racing at 6 to 8 furlongs.
Hereford Racecourse is part of the Northern Racing Group which owns and operates nine racecourses in the U.K. For more information visit northernracing.co.uk
Benefit Fund (IRE), owned and trained by
D.J. Wintle of Cheltenham, with jockey Ryan Cummings aboard in the paddock before the second race.
Tom Bell (IRE) is going all out over the final fence with jockey Steven Crawford in the fourth race.
An ominous looking sky provided a stunning backdrop to an equally ominous looking fence with a glimpse of the horses nearing the first fence in Novice Hurdle Race for £6500.
Adventino, trained by P.R. Johnson and ridden by Adrian Scholes, clears the final fence in the 2 mile & 3 furlong, Butlins Bingo Jackpot begin- ners’ Steeple Chase. The grey gelding owned by Mrs. L.V. Durnall had finished near the back of the pack in the race. Photo - Frank Hobbs
The grandstand and paddock areas were packed with fans on Ladies Day at the Races at Hereford Racecourse on June 4
The final race of the meeting was a 2 mile and 1 furlong flat race for a total purse of £2500.
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Agency Title: Ontario Racing Commission Position Title: Chair
Description: The Government of Ontario seeks a part-time Chair, reporting to the Minister of Government Services, to head the Ontario Racing Commission, an agency responsible for the administration of the Racing Commission Act, 2000.
The Chair is responsible for advancing the objectives of the Commission “to govern, direct, control and regulate horse racing in Ontario in any or all of its forms”.
Qualifications: An accomplished executive with ability to lead people and organizations.
Understanding of the horse racing industry is important and knowledge of the gaming industry, in general, would also be an asset.
Knowledge of and experience with adjudication, administrative law and dispute resolution would be an advantage.
The candidate is an effective strategic communicator who is able to connect with diverse stakeholders.
The candidate will have strong corporate governance and relationship-building skills. High ethical standards and personal integrity are also essential qualities.
Some experience working with government would also be beneficial.
Term: The Chair is appointed by Order-in-Council for up to a three-year term and is subject to renewal.
This position will involve a commitment of approximately 3 days per week
An application form, quoting File PAS-0620 must be received by July 17, 2006. Only
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
All application forms quoting file number must be addressed to:
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Whitney Block, Room 2440
99 Wellesley Street West
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
Downloadable application form is available to www.pas.gov.on.ca
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8 The Game, July 2006 Your Thoroughbred Racing Community Newspaper