canada | Horse Racing Free Tips

Number of Graded Stakes in Canada to Increase to 42 in 2023

The Jockey Club of Canada's Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the graded and listed stakes races in Canada. The number of graded stakes in Canada will increase to 42. The increase is due to the return of the GI Canadian International and the upgrade of one listed race to Grade III status. No graded stakes races were downgraded.

The Committee reviewed the North American Race Committee (NARC) figures and the Race Quality Scores (RQS) for all graded, listed, and potentially listed races in Canada. Last year was the first year since 2019 that restricted movement of horses and humans did not hamper field size and, ultimately, race quality.

After reviewing the NARC figures and the RQS numbers for all listed and black-type races in Canada, the Committee determined that the GIII Seagram Cup S. will be upgraded to Grade II status and the Listed Belle Mahone S. will be upgraded to Grade III status. Additionally, the Ontario Damsel S. and the Algonquin S. (previously run as the Ontario Racing S.) will be upgraded to listed status.

The post Number of Graded Stakes in Canada to Increase to 42 in 2023 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

Source of original post

Fitzdares Set for Canada Launch

Premium UK bookmaker Fitzdares is ready to break new ground as it launches in Canada this week after receiving its iGaming Operator Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) in March. It is the 140-year-old bookmaker's first foray outside of the UK.

The launch, which is under contract with iGaming Ontario as the exclusive bookmaker, seeks to expand its portfolio and capitalise on a passionate Canadian sporting fanbase. A Super Bowl launch party will be held at Fitzdares' latest luxury pop-up, as their first 100 clients gather to celebrate the arrival of the country's first premium bookmaker. The pop-up will be housed at Toronto's legendary Harbour 60 restaurant, joining their existing UK locations in Belgravia, the Cotswolds and Windsor Racecourse.

“The Ontario market has been saturated with lookalike brands and we hope to bring a new approach to sports betting and iGaming in the province,” Fitzdares CEO William Woodhams said. “We are confident Canadians will enjoy our best-in-class customer service and we cannot wait to permanently open our Club in Toronto for a truly luxurious sports watching experience.”

Fitzdares will offer a wide range of exclusive betting markets with bespoke offers earmarked for Toronto-based bettors, including the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays and Raptors, as well as all the major international sports.

The post Fitzdares Set for Canada Launch appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

Source of original post

The Jockey Club of Canada Hosts the Sovereign Awards

The Jockey Club of Canada will host the annual Sovereign Awards, a ceremony to honor Canada's champions of 2022, and outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing and breeding. Held in Toronto, the 48th edition will take place April 13, 2023. The celebration includes a full slate of prizes for Thoroughbreds and humans, including, Horse of the Year, Outstanding Breeder, and Outstanding Trainer, just to name a few.

Tickets to the Sovereign Awards ceremony are $250 each and can be purchased here. Program advertisement space and sponsorships can also be purchased. For more information, contact Megan Allan.

The post The Jockey Club of Canada Hosts the Sovereign Awards appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

Source of original post

Good Results at CTHS Ontario Mixed Sale

The Oct. 19 CTHS Ontario Mixed Sale saw three individuals share the top price of $35,000. The first was a yearling filly by Cairo Prince consigned by Richard G. Hogan, Agent, second a Kantharos yearling filly consigned by Hill 'N' Dale Sales Agency, Agent and Blurricane (Rebellion {GB}), a stakes-winning broodmare by Rebellion (GB) consigned by Ballycroy Bloodstock, Agent for Ken Lee, Dennis Mitchell and Dan and Gaye Bell.

The average selling price of $9,396.00 was up significantly over 2021($4,251.64). The median this year was $6,250.00 versus ($2,000.00) last year.

“This year's sale offered a good selection of quality horses to meet the needs of the Ontario Breeders. On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, I want to thank the Ontario Breeders, the Consignors and those who supported our Mixed Sale, commented Peter Berringer, President of the CTHS Ontario Division.”

The post Good Results at CTHS Ontario Mixed Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

Source of original post