Horse Racing
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Marquis Downs advocate says ‘everybody lost’ with Saskatoon soccer stadium construction haltJockey Nicole Hein weighed in on the Prairieland Park soccer stadium being put on hold, saying they never should have strayed from the horse racing track.CanadaSep 7
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Smoky conditions shut down Tuesday night horse races in WinnipegManitoba racing fans were out of luck Tuesday night, as Assiniboia Downs cancelled its events due to lingering poor air quality.WeatherAug 16
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Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King’s PlateMark Casse, the trainer for both horses, said Elysian Field and Paramount Prince will be in the field for the first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown on Aug. 20 at Woodbine.SportsAug 3
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‘It’s the most extreme sport in Canada’: Indian Horse Relay closes Manito Ahbee FestivalA team consists of a rider dressed in traditional Indigenous regalia and three painted thoroughbreds. After each lap, the rider jumps off one horse and onto the next.SportsMay 22
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Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to step down from his postWoodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson plans to step down from his post sometime this fall.CanadaApr 11
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Woodbine announces change of $1 million stakes race to King’s Plate for 2023After 70 years as The Queen's Plate, Canada's oldest thoroughbred race is getting a name change next year.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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Horse racing in New Brunswick uncertain following the end of a leaseRacers were told their horses needed to be off the property by Dec. 31, the same day the lease is up with Horse Racing New BrunswickCanadaOct 12, 2022
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Equine community making ‘significant’ contribution to Alberta economy: reportAccording to newly-released research findings from a study initiative by the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF), the industry is a major contributor to the provincial economy.EconomySep 21, 2022
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Queen’s Plate host to make decision on name in coming days after death of the QueenWoodbine Entertainment says it won't yet decide on renaming the Queen's Plate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II out of respect for the grieving Royal Family.CanadaSep 9, 2022
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Horse racing returns to Marquis Downs for one last gallop to the finish lineHorse racing has returned to Marquis Downs — or Moosomin Downs, as it's called for the time being. Racing will be at the location in Saskatoon until Sept. 25.SportsAug 29, 2022
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