AUGUST 2017 THE RIDER /3 Ontario Racing Leadership Announcement


Executive Director Rob Cook Resigns


Ontario Racing’s Executive Direc-


tor, Rob Cook, has announced his resig- nation from the association, effective August 7, 2017. Ontario Racing’s Chair Hugh


Mitchell wished Mr. Cook the very best for his future and expressed gratitude on behalf of OR’s board for Mr. Cook’s sig- nificant contributions in leading the or- ganization during its development over the past year. “Under Rob Cook’s leadership, On-


tario Racing has developed from its cre- ation in early 2016 into a strong, credible and well established industry association,” said Mr. Mitchell. “Thanks to Mr. Cook’s efforts to build Ontario Racing into a truly representative organ- ization for the industry, the association is now firmly positioned to work with our government partners in securing the long-term economic future of horse rac- ing in our province.” “Working to bring together the dif-


ferent stakeholders in Ontario’s horse racing sector towards supporting a shared vision for the successful future of this sport, and this industry, has been a great privilege,” said Mr. Cook. “I am proud of the enormous amount of work accomplished by our volunteer board of directors over Ontario Racing’s first


Beth Underhill Continued from Page 1.


Ramsay & Hermelien VD Hooghoeve, win- ners of the welcome event last Friday. The first two pairs in the jump-off, Andrew Kocher and Ciana as well as Ali Ramsay & Hermelien VH Hooghoeve, each get a jump- ing fault, opening the door for the following pairs.


Cup qualifying Grand Prix on his last visit to Bromont in 2012, goes all in with Paola 233. They get a clear round, but their time, a hair behind Underhill & Count Me in, does not put them in the lead. The following two pairs, Michael Hutchinson (IRL) on Catango & Julia Madigan (CAN) on Farfelu du print- emps finish in eighth and ninth place respec- tively.


thank the Ministère de l’Éducation, de l’En- seignement supérieur, the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec, the Town of Bromont and Longines for their support.


Results – Quebec Original Classic


Beth Underhill (CAN) / Count Me In 0-0, 40.97 Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) / Paola 233 0-0, 40.99 Mario Deslauriers (USA) / Westbrook 0-0, 41.87 Isabelle Lapierre (CAN) / Cescha M 0-0, 44.33 Julia Madigan (CAN) / Farfelu du Printemps 0-4, 40.48 Andrew Kocher (USA) / Ciana 0-4, 41.51 Ali Ramsay (CAN) / Hermelien VD Hooghoeve 0-4,42.94 Michael Hutchinson (IRL) / Catango 0-4,42.94 François Lamontagne (CAN) / Vigo Massuere 1, 86 Kevin Crosby (CAN) / Sombrero Brimbelles 1, 8


42nd edition in the picturesque setting of the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, in the heart of the beautiful region of the Eastern Townships. For more information on the pro- gramme, visit our Web site at www.interna- tionalbromont.org. International Bromont would like to


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mare Cescha M, execute the first clear jump- off round, but are careful with the time and stop the clock at 44.33 seconds. The pair is bested by Mario Deslauriers & Westbrook, who in turn get beaten by Beth Underhill & Count Me In, who stop the clock at 40.97 sec- onds, with a clear round. Nicholas Dello Joio who won the World


A few tenths of a second Canada’s Isabelle Lapierre, with her


year.” The Board of Directors is working closely with OR’s ex-


ecutive team to manage the transition. In serving as Ontario Racing’s first Executive Director, Mr.


Rob Cook oversaw the establishment of the association, guided the formation of a new, dedicated board of directors and gover- nance framework, and led a comprehensive, inclusive public consultation process on a broad range of important policy is- sues. He brought the views of the horse racing industry front and centre in countless policy deliberations with the Ontario government and its public agencies. Prior to joining Ontario Racing, Mr. Cook served as Chief


Executive Officer of the Ontario Waste Management Associa- tion, where he will be reprising that role upon leaving Ontario Racing.


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