30/ FEBRUARY 2013 THE RIDER


Q.R.O.O.I: 11 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 202, Ajax Ontario L1S 2B9 Telephone: (905) 426-7050 • Fax: (905) 426-7093 Email: qrooiheadoffice@gmail.com


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QROOI and all its associates wish Steve Hunter an energetic “con- gratulations” on his 3-year old Gelding “ZOOMING AFTER SIX” being named 2012 AQHA Canadian Champion. Steve’s horse received this distinction at the AQHA Award Ceremo- ny held in Oklahoma City January 16th. This honour tops off an extraordinary 2012 Racing Season that saw this home bred; win 6 of 8 starts, placing second and third in the remainder;


PRESIDENT


Bob Broadstock 18101 Cedardale Road, Nestleton, Ontario L0B 1L0 (905) 986-0044


email: bob_broadstock@hotmail.com


VICE-PRESIDENT


Erik Lehtinen RR #2,


Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R2


(905) 852-5245


Greg Watson 785 Hwy 7A,


Bethany, ON L0A 1A0 (705) 277-0248


Dr. Gayle Sommer Uxbridge, ON (647) 999-6554


René Hunderup


P.O. Box 310, Station Main, King City, ON L7B 1A6 (905) 886-7886


Steve Hunter


231485 County Road 24, Grand Valley, Ontario L6X 2P5 • (519) 928-5209


QROOI News February 2013


having major wins in the Maple Leaf Derby and the Ontario Bred & Foaled Derby; and earning Regis- ter of Merit and Legion of Merit awards. QROOI rec- ognized his achievement by naming him 2012 Horse of the Year.


noting “he is just a real nice horse.” Jan hopes Kix’s winning form trans- fers to the younger horses. Could a future Canadian Champion be among those he watches over?


During the off season Zooming After Six, known as ‘Kix’ at home, has taken on the role of “baby sitter.” He is regularly turned out with the younger horses. Trainer Jan Grice speaks highly of their champion


& Marlene McNichol, Trainer: Michelle Woodley KISSMYSTARRYDASH – Owner: Don Ito, Trainer: Don Reid


The candidates for AQHA Canadian Champi- on were:


CARTERS SECRET – Owners: Joyce & Erik Lehtinen, Trainer: Erik Lehtinen


CORDEROY ROAD – Owners: Michelle Woodley


LA PETITE ROSE – Own- ers: Gary & Marlene McNichol, Trainer: Dave Ward


NOT LOOKING TO SHAKE – Owner: Chris- tine Tavares, Trainer: Joe Tavares


RED KELLY – Owner: Whispering Winz Racing, Trainer: Don Reid


concerned that we are still only talking 2 and 3 year ‘band-aid’ deals. This will do little to stop the exodus from the breeding shed...our industry will need to continue its cam- paign for long term com- mitments from the Ontario government to support our submitted long term, self- sustaining model, while continuing to develop our current and new revenue streams.”


STOLIN IVORY – Owner: Guylaine Paquin, Trainer: Greg Watson


SUGAR BAR – Owners: Full Circle Racing, Ray Renaud & Robert Van Camp, Trainer: Greg Wat- son


WRANGLIN GUMP – Owner: Lisa Kalvoda, Trainer: Don Reid


ZOOMIN AFTER SIX – Owner: Steve Hunter, Trainer: Jan Grice


Regarding the 2013 racing season, QROOI President Bob Broadstock is quoted saying;


continues to have on the Ontario Breeding Sector and all aspects it supports. All can help the process by ensuring all governing authorities are reminded of these basic facts. Ensure rural Ontario, and how the recent moves have drasti- cally affected our farmers and their support mecha- nism, are noted to our gov- ernment.


“Although we expect news any day regarding the state of Quarter Horse racing in the province of Ontario, we are concerned the OMAFRA Transition Panel has not taken steps to con- firm at least our 2013 rac- ing season. I am extremely


Now that arrange- ments for the continuation of racing at Woodbine & Mohawk racetracks have been confirmed, Ontario’s Quarter Horse Racing requires similar confirma- tion of how the 2013 Quar- ter Horse Race Season and future seasons, will pro- ceed. As we wait for this confirmation, all race par- ticipants are encouraged to remain in contact with your local MPP to ensure they are constantly reminded of the situation Ontario’s Quarter Horse Racing Industry finds itself. Be sure they know – without doubt – that horses are not “widgets.” They cannot be simply turned on and off. Getting a horse fit and ready for racing requires a dedicated team of people, resources, and time. Also note the effect this had and


Important also is the racing program. Your organization – QROOI –is not able to publish Stakes and Racing Program infor- mation until resolution regarding the status of Ontario Quarter Horse Rac- ing is determined. Normal- ly, this is the time of year the “Stakes Book” would be drafted and produced. Until the Quarter Horse Race Season is verified by the governing authorities, this vital aspect of Racing cannot proceed. Commit- ment from the Ontario Government to support the Quarter Horse Racing Industry’s long-term, self- sustaining model and develop must be achieved. Not to be forgotten in this is the American Quar- ter Horse Association. To allow the AQHA’s “Bank of America Challenge” races Ontario has hosted the past several seasons to


be arranged, verification of the Ontario Quarter Horse Season must be obtained. These are major stakes races that bring investment to Ontario and firmly place Ontario racing in the inter- national spotlight. Due consideration for these races and the AQHA orga- nizers must be provided. At the time of printing, it is anticipated these races will run as part of the 2013 Ontario Quarter Horse Stakes Program, as they ran in 2012. Again, this may – and likely will – be amended as we draw closer to the opening of the 2013 season.


When confirmed, news regarding the 2013 season will be released to QROOI Members via the QROOI’s electronic net- work and posting on www.qrooi.com. Please note only confirmed infor- mation will be posted in this manner. The most efficient means to receive this information is by being a member. Those who are not a member need only contact the office at 905- 426-7050 or by email at qrooiheadoffice@gmail.co m. Our staff will be happy to help in this regard.


Brian Farell


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TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lot- tery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to announce that it has reached lease agreements in principle for its slots operations with eight of its site holders. This includes:


• Woodbine Racetrack; • Mohawk Racetrack; • Rideau Carleton Raceway; • Hanover Raceway; • Woodstock Raceway; • Dresden Raceway; • Sudbury Downs; and • Clinton Raceway.


Rod Phillips, President and CEO of OLG, “We have longstanding and positive relationships with our site- holders and look forward to working with them in the future.” OLG hopes to finalize agreements with site holders by February 28, 2013. OLG continues to engage in lease agreement discussions with its other site holders across the province and remains hopeful that a positive out- come to those discussions is near for all facilities.


OLG has provided the sitehold- ers with a Letter of Intent, which sets out the general intentions and busi- ness arrangements, subject to approvals, between the site and OLG. On December 21, 2012, OLG announced agreements in principle with Western Fair District Raceway and Kawartha Downs Racetrack. “We are pleased to announce that we have reached lease agreements in principle with 10 gaming sites,” said


OLG is modernizing lottery and gaming in Ontario so that it can con- tinue to support the people and the Province of Ontario. Once this mod- ernization is complete, OLG will have increased its net contribution to the Province by $1.3 billion annual- ly, while creating thousands of jobs and driving more than $3 billion in capital investment across Ontario. OLG is a provincial agency responsi- ble for province-wide lottery games and gaming facilities. Since 1975, OLG lotteries, Casinos, Slots, and Resort Casinos have generated more than $36 billion for the benefit of the Province of Ontario.


Proceeds from OLG’s opera- tions help support Ontario’s hospi- tals, amateur sport through the QUEST FOR GOLD program, recreational and cultural activities, communities, provincial priority programs such as health care and education, and local and provincial charities.


OLG News Release


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