June 20, 2013

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2013 Ontario Sires Stakes Schedule Now Available

 The 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) schedule is now available by clicking here.

The schedule was drafted with the racing information known at this time and participants are advised that the dates and locations are subject to change.

 Draw dates and times will be added to the Schedules and Results section of the OSS website (www.ontariosiresstakes.com) in early May when that information has been finalized.

 For more information please contact:

 Karen Hauver

OSS Administration Coordinator

519 369-3545

(OSS)

 

 

 

 

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OSS Payments For Two And Three-Year-olds Due Tues., Apr. 30

Following Tuesday’s release of the details for the 2013 Ontario Sires Stakes Program, the OSS Administration would like to remind everyone that the deadline for the sustaining payments for Ontario-sired two-year-olds and three-year-olds must be postmarked by April 30, 2013.

Sustaining notices were mailed earlier in the year before the April 30th extension was announced. However, for anyone needing a form, click here.

In absence of a form, the horse’s name and tattoo number can be printed on the front of the cheque which should be mailed to:

Ontario Sires Stakes 10 Carlson Court, Suite 400 Toronto, ON  M9W 6L2

It is recommended that payments be sent by courier or registered mail.

Please note that all cheques that have been received by the OSS Administration for sustaining payments are being held and will be cashed after the April 30th deadline.

For more information please contact:

Karen Hauver OSS Administration Coordinator

519 369-3545

records@ontariosiresstakes.com

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ORC Extends OSS Payment Deadlines For Two and Three-year-olds To April 30th

The Ontario Racing Commission announced today (March 7) that the sustaining payment deadline for both the 2 and 3 Year-Old Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) has been extended to April 30, 2013.

While government and racetrack operators continue their negotiations surrounding transition funding, it was determined through consultation with the Standardbred Advisory Group that an extension of the deadline was necessary.

“We feel that it would not be fair to ask participants to make the payments at this time without having a schedule and more information on the 2013 Program”, stated Program Administrator Wendy Hoogeveen.

All participants are advised that sustaining payments already received or received prior to April 30, 2013 will not be deposited until after April 30th.

For the full notice please click this link.

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Maintain Current OSS Purse Levels, Says OMAFRA Panel

The three member OMAFRA panel, charged with the transition of horse racing in Ontario, today issued a statement revealing their expectations regarding the purse structure of the Ontario Sires Stakes program.

The full statement, issued today (Nov. 6) in response to a request for clarification from the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario, is as follows:

“With the implementation of the recommendations by our panel, and with fine tuning of the funding in the weeks ahead, it is our expectation and intent that the current purse structure for the highly successful OSS program could be maintained for 2013 and beyond.”

Anna Meyers, President of the SBOA, sees the written statement as an important step in restoring confidence in Ontario’s world renowned breeding sector.

“The SBOA has asked the panel for clarity and they’ve provided this written response,” said Meyers. “At Harrisburg this week, we’re hearing a lot of questions from breeders that are selling Ontario-sired horses. We believe it is extremely important that buyers understand that this vital program will continue in its entirety and we hope this will give them confidence as they make buying decisions this week.”

While Meyers is pleased with the statement, she cautions that there is still work to be done. “We feel there is a lot of discussion that needs to take place on a number of issues, and we’re very hopeful that we’re able to to make meaningful progress on behalf of the many standardbred breeders in Ontario.”

The panel, which consists of Elmer Buchanen, John Snobelen and John Wilkinson, last month issued their panel report on the future of horse racing in Ontario.

(Standardbred Canada)

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ORC Hearing Results in Changes to Mohawk Draw for OSS Gold 2-year-old Colt Trotters

The OSS 2-year-old Gold Trot Eliminations which were postponed with the cancellation of the July 21st Mohawk card, will be raced on August 19 and eligibles will be restricted to ONLY the 27 horses that were entered on July 21st.

The Ontario Racing Commission has released the results of an August 11th hearing into the matter and provided details on its decision.

On July 22nd, the Program Administrator had issued a notice that the 2 year-old Colt Trot Eliminations would be rescheduled to August 19th. The Program Administrator had also advised that the rescheduled event would be opened up to all eligible OSS horses, and that the restriction to Grassroots #2 horses would be lifted. This decision was appealed by a number of horsepeople with horses entered in the July 21st events.

The ORC Chair Rod Seiling allowed the August 11th appeal and ordered as follows:

The rescheduled event will be open only to those horses that were entered into the July 21, 2011 event.  There will be a redrawing of post positions thereby ensuring that any of the 27 horses that may have become ineligible due to not having the required “clean” line will have the opportunity to re-qualify before the entry box closes. Furthermore, any horse that opts not to re-enter will not be subject to the starting fee.

The interests of all original horses are advised that:
1. All horses must be re-entered.
2. All horses must be eligible at the time of entry.

2-Year-Old Colt Trot Gold Event
Eliminations

Date: Friday, August 19, 2011
Racetrack: Mohawk Racetrack
Post Time: 7:10 p.m.
Box Closing Time: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.

Final
Date: Friday, August 26th
Post Time: 7:10 p.m.

Details on the official ORC ruling are outlined here.

 

 

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Mohawk OSS Gold 2-year-old Colt Trot Rescheduled

The cancellation of the races at Mohawk Racetrack by Woodbine Entertainment Group on Thursday,
July 21st due to the extreme heat wave hitting Ontario, caused the cancellation of the Ontario Sires
Stake Gold Eliminations for 2 year-old colt trotters scheduled for that day.

According to the decision of the Program Administrator, the event is considered cancelled and has
now been rescheduled at Mohawk Racetrack with the Eliminations taking place on August 19th and
the Final on August 26th.

The delay in rescheduling the event was necessary to accommodate the current OSS schedule, which
has the third Gold event for the 2 year-old trotters being contested at Rideau Carleton Raceway on
August 5th and 12th.

As a result of the amount of time between the original scheduled race and the new date, this event is
considered a new event and will be open to all horses. Please note that any horse that was entered
into the original event will be required to be re-entered.

Participants are advised that because this is a
make-up event, the association with Grassroots#2 at Clinton Raceway on July 24th no longer exists,
and therefore, any horse that contested that Grassroots event in now eligible to enter in this rescheduled
Gold event in August.

2-Year-Old Colt Trot Gold
Eliminations
Date: Friday, August 19, 2011
Racetrack: Mohawk Racetrack
Post Time: 7:10 p.m.
Box Closing Time: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
Final
Date: Friday, August 26th
Post Time: 7:10 p.m.

The decisions surrounding the rescheduling of this event have been made by the Program
Administrator taking into account the unusual circumstances of the cancellation of races, the interests
of the Ontario Sires Stakes Program as a showcase of Ontario racing and the best interests of racing.

Participants are advised that, as with any decision of the Director, Judges or Administration of the
Ontario Racing Commission, you or any other aggrieved person can appeal this decision of the
Program Administrator to the Commission and are entitled to a hearing.

Contact: Karen Hauver, OSS Administrator
(416) 213-0520

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OSS “Win the Thrill” Contest Promotes Horse Ownership

 

The Ontario Sires Stakes program has an innovative new promotion underway where one lucky fan will get to experience the excitement and rewards of being a harness racing owner.

The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association is donating a share in one of its New Owner Mentoring programs to a fan on Grassroots Final night, October 1st, at Mohawk Racetrack.

Qualifying rounds will be held at upcoming Grassroots and Gold Final events at the six participating racetracks. On each card, a “Win the Thrill” Race will be designated. One fan ballot will be drawn to represent each horse in the race, and the first five “finishers” will receive their share of a $100 “purse” in betting vouchers.

But every fan whose name is drawn will be eligible to attend the Grassroots Finals night at Mohawk, and to register to win a host of prizes, including the Grand Prize of a share in the SBOA New Owner Mentoring Program, worth $4500.

The “Win the Thrill” Grand Prize winner will be part of a group guided by trainer Tony O’Sullivan and mentor Brian Webster. The 2011 SBOA partnership will purchase an Ontario-sired yearling at either the Canadian Yearling Sale or the Forest City Yearling Sale.

In place since 2005, the SBOA New Owner Mentoring Program has enjoyed considerable success, including Grin For Money, winner of over $278,000 to date.  More details on the SBOA Mentoring Program are available here.

The “Win the Thrill” promotion is in progress, with upcoming events at:

Clinton Raceway– July 24, August 21 and September 4
Flamboro Downs– July 27, August 14, September 9, 14, 16 & 30
Georgian Downs– July 30, August 9 &13, September 6, 13 & 17
Grand River Raceway– Aug 3 & 24, September 2, 14, 26, 28 & 30
Hanover Raceway — August 6 and September 3
Hiawatha Horse Park –August 13 and September 15

“We’re so excited to be able make a dream come true for one lucky racing fan by making it possible for them to own a share in a racehorse,” said Karen Hauver, OSS Administration Coordinator.

“The Ontario Sires Stakes program is delighted to be working with the SBOA and the Racetracks of Ontario Marketing and Promotions group (ROMP) to promote the thrill of harness horse ownership.

“We can’t wait for the Grassroots Finals night and the Grand Prize Draw!”

Full contest details are available at the Ontario Sires Stakes website

 

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