Ontario Thoroughbred Improvement Program

05/29/2026

There is a certain poetry to how Donato Lanni talks about the magic of horse ownership as a rare and enriching life experience. It's precisely what he, Mark Halloran and Rob van Blokland are trying to deliver with the Canuck Racing Club.

https://tip.ontarioracing.com/2026/05/29/canuck-racing-stable-is-all-in-on-canada-and-the-enriching-experience-of-owning-horses/

story by Dave Briggs photos courtesy Canuck Racing There is a certain poetry to how Donato Lanni talks about the magic of horse ownership as a rare and enriching life experience. “Honestly, owning racehorses is one of those rare bucket-list experiences that can be even better when it’s shared,.....

05/15/2026

Attention Thoroughbred breeders: Don't forget to submit your Mare Declaration Forms.
Forms need to be completed within one year of foaling to avoid late fees!
For information on eligibility requirements and enrolment forms visit:
https://tip.ontarioracing.com/enroll-a-mare/

The Ontario Resident Mare Declaration form must be submitted within one year of date of foaling. Enroll within one year of date of foaling: NO FEE After one-year deadline: $50 LATE FEE Late fee does not apply to foals born in 2022 or prior. Completed forms must be submitted to: ONTARIO RACING MANAGE...

05/06/2026

The LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society's Ladies’ Lunch returns June 20 at Woodbine Racetrack - featuring raffles, prizes, exclusive tours, and more in support of Thoroughbred aftercare.
Tickets are $120 and available via: [email protected] or (416) 916-1527

04/25/2026

With Woodbine Racetrack – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

We ❤️ Woodbine!

04/24/2026

Mansetti's co-owner Al Ulwelling on racing in Ontario and trainer Kevin Attard:
“I called Kevin and the first time it was like I was talking to my best buddy,” Al said. “Kevin's been with us now for 10, 12 years and it gives us a comfort level of trust. You take that with the world class facilities and the great people at Woodbine and we don't want to go anyplace else. We know that we could go to Kentucky and compete there and probably make more money with the high purses down there. We know the Canadian dollar is beat up. But, the bottom line is, we're extremely happy with Kevin and the people at Woodbine, and that's how it is.”

story by Dave Briggs / photos by Michael Burns Winning the King’s Plate and being voted the Sovereign Award winner as Canada’s 2025 Horse of the Year are both incredible feats, but neither are as impressive as what Mansetti did to prolong owner Bill Ulwelling’s life. This was, of course, after...

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Ontario’s Chiefswood Stables Ltd., the winner of the 2025 Sovereign Award for Outstanding Owner.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Ontario-bred Caitlinhergrtness, winner of the 2025 Sovereign Award for Champion Older Main Track Female.
Caitlinhergrtness is trained by Kevin Attard, owned by WinStar Farm LLC and was bred by Jesse Korona.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Mark Casse, the winner of the 2025 Sovereign Award for Outstanding Trainer.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Ontario-bred Gas Me Up, winner of the 2025 Sovereign Award for Champion Male Turf Horse.
Gas Me Up is trained by Peter Eurton, Exline-Border Racing LLC, Michael Jawl, Aaron Kennedy and Tom Zwiesler and was bred by Sam-Son Farm.