Now in its 55th year, THE RIDER is focused on the Ontario, Canada, equine industry: all breeds & all disciplines. Newspaper & digital. Published by Barry Finn
Fonthill, Ontario
Joined January 2011
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Don't shard yourself, our pro @ITMMikeeP is keying this horse in R5, the Jackpot Hi-5 that offers a mandatory payout and a carryover of $175,000+ tonight at @WoodbineSB.
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DJ Stables' @JonGreen2022 on their $275,000 purchase of Hip #840, a Charlatan filly out of Unspurned, consigned by Cara Bloodstock, Agent for Saintsbury Farms Inc. (Christine & Jay Hayden) @keenelandsales September Yearling Sale.
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The @keenelandsales September Yearling Sale starts today. 76 Ontario Bred horses are due to go through the ring beginning Wed. through the final session on Sept. 26.
More information here:
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Your Ontario Bred shopping list is here:
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Col. Sam McLaughlin, born in Enniskillen, ON on Sept. 8, 1871, founded famed Parkwood Stables in Oshawa, which produced three King’s Plate winners. He was inducted into the @Cdn_HallofFame in 1977.
CHRHF bio:
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This filly was badly injured in a race at Woodbine in July. She was found at the track in her stall on the weekend, with the broken bone still sticking out.
Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/3a5251769
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In Ontario Sired Heritage Series action on Monday at @Forterieracing, Regal Affair won the $150,000 Rondeau Bay Stakes for 3-year-old fillies and My Covenant took the $150,000 Lake Erie Stakes for 3-year-old males.
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9/4 HAPPY JACK B won @YonkersRaceway 1:54.4. Trainer Ake Svanstedt. Driver Daniel Dube. #WinbakBred @StableSvanstedt
(CHAPTER SEVEN-EXOTIC FORM-MALABAR MAN)
**Lexington #219, LOUDER THAN LIFE, is a #VolumeEight 1/2-sister!
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It was a tremendous day for the 91st running of the Prince of Wales yesterday at @Forterieracing and @mrwillw was there to get the vibe for the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown won by Military Time.
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Flown in from Germany, specifically for the ‘Masters’. 🇩🇪
The Celle Stallions return to Spruce Meadows for the first time since 2015, bringing centuries of horsemanship, tradition and precision to the International Ring.
Through dressage, long-lining and synchronised quadrilles, these remarkable stallions and their handlers showcase a tradition that has been refined across generations.
See the Celle Stallions at the ‘Masters’, September 9–13.
🎟️ Get your 'Masters' tickets here: bit.ly/466YDak
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Rookie trotting colt Detonater Hanover posted his first OSS Gold victory for father-and-son team of owner/trainer Dr. Ian Moore and Tyler Moore tonight at @WoodbineSB. The son of Muscle Mass-Dancing Flames was bred by @Hanovershoefarm
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The top four contenders for the 91st Prince of Wales Stakes have all looked sharp in the leadup to our big race; who y'all picking?
📸 photos courtesy Michael Burns Photography
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By all measures, Wednesday’s @CTHSOntario Canadian Premier Yearling Sale produced the most successful results in years. Both the gross of $4.47 million, and the average of $30,838, were the highest in at least 10 years.
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The Peace Bridge remains a symbol of friendship between our two nations, so we're excited to announce that the bridge will be lit up in the colour (or "color" for our American friends) purple on Labour Day to celebrate our big race: the 91st Prince of Wales Stakes.
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Family Fun day was another huge success and Quarter Horse wagering in 2026 is up some 60 percent!
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The Fort Erie Race Track team will forever be indebted to Andrew for his tireless work to support Ontario's horse racing industry. Enjoy whatever comes next! – at Buffalo, NY
Andrew Gaughan will not seek another term as Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair.
After helping secure additional funding of $35 million per year for the industry, Gaughan said the time was right to move on after his contract expires in October.
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Back in the saddle after a spill earlier this season, Juan Crawford leads the pack in our Top Jockey race. The veteran Kirk and the youngster Da-Sean are chasing and not far behind though.
Racing is about to hit the track, so check it out and see if anyone can catch them.
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👑🟣 Prince of Wales Stakes Update 🟣👑
Enhancements to various breeder incentives and bonuses for Ontario horses will boost purse levels at Fort Erie Race Track for its signature event, the Prince of Wales Stakes card, by $200,000 this season.
As part of the recently announced $35 million investment from the Ontario government, $5 million is being directed into Ontario Racing’s Thoroughbred Improvement Program. With a newly included $100,000 Ontario Bred bonus, the 2026 Prince of Wales Stakes purse will increase to $500,000 while the two Ontario Sired Heritage Series races that day – the Rondeau Bay Stakes and Lake Erie Stakes – will both increase to $150,000 each.
Combined with the remaining four stakes that day – the Molson Cup, the Puss N Boots Cup, the Richard Grubb Cup and the Cinquemie Essai Cup – the total prize money for the Prince of Wales card will reach a new high of nearly $1 million.
The Prince of Wales Stakes is the second jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, and is contested at Fort Erie Race Track following the King’s Plate at Woodbine. The 91st Prince of Wales Stakes will hit the historic border oval on Labour Day, Monday, September 7.
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Thank you to everyone who made our 7th annual Wiener Dog Races such a success; from our amazing dog day volunteers to our incredible staff, the sponsors (Pet Food Outlet and Dave the Dog Man) of course, and all the dog owners for helping us entertain thousands of families; thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Luster, a 3 year old filly trained by Josie Carroll for @Gainesway Farm and Andrew Rosen, will have Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez on board for Sunday's $750,000 @WoodbineTB Oaks. @ljlmvel .
The Knicks Go filly was bred by Ravi Sugrim and his wife Joanne Daas.
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Under all that water is Jose Cruz, who won his first 2 races as a jockey recently @AjaxDowns
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