OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 THE RIDER /53 INDUSTRY NOTICE:
2018 Standardbred Improvement Program Approved
The 2018 Standardbred Im-
provement Program (SIP), based on the recommendations of the in- dustry representative Standardbred Advisory Group, has been ap- proved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors. The SIP pro- gram is one of the most successful of its kind in North America and our Ontario Sired and Ontario Bred Standardbreds compete and win against the best in the world. The total 2018 program,
which includes participation fees, is projected to be $15 million, with projected Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) purses of $13.25 million and Ontario Bred Rewards totaling $1.13 million. In addition to the $15 million
program, Woodbine Entertainment Group will be voluntarily con- tributing $300,000 towards SIP to directly fund opportunities to in- crease horse supply (in addition to $300,000 towards the Thorough- bred Improvement Program).
2018 Standardbred Improve- ment Program Details Since 2014, HIP Revenues
have included approximately $26M in wagering levies from the Pari-Mutuel Tax Reduction (PMTR) as well as a top-up to bring each of the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Programs to the $15M level. However, due to a change in the funding mechanisms, HIP Revenues are currently limited to levies from the PMTR. There- fore, the 2018 Program has had to be adjusted to accommodate a funding decrease of approximately $2.5M per breed. Since OSS purses were iden-
tified by the Advisory Group as a priority, the 2&3-year-old $2M Owners’ Bonus based on overnight earnings, which was in place for 2017, has been discontinued. Gold and Grassroots purses
and Starting Fees have been main- tained at the same level as 2017. However, the maximum SIP contri- bution has been adjusted due to the projected increase in horse supply. in 2018, especially the pacing sup- ply.
Grassroots Semi-Finals have
been added back into the Grass- roots Program in place of the 6th Grassroots event. Purses for the Semi-Finals will be $20K with no Starting Fees required. Ontario Bred Rewards on OSS earnings and Open Stakes earnings have been maintained at $1M and $130K respectively. Two and three-year-old sus-
taining fees have been increased by $100 for the 2018 season. As well, mare enrolment fees for the On- tario Resident Mare Program have been increased by $50.
2018 Standardbred Improve- ment Program
OSS PURSES Gold Legs (5 events for each age/sex/gait) with multiple divi- sions – SIP contribution of $180,000 divided by number of di- visions + Starting Fees ($800) added directly to purses If 2-Year-Old Pacing Gold Legs re- quire 4 or more divisions, funds are available for the SIP contribution to be increased to $200,000 for two events for colts and two events for fillies Gold Leg (One Division)
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$117,000 + Starting Fees ($800) added directly to purse Gold Super Final - $225,000 with
no Starting Fees Grassroots Division (five events for each age/sex/gait) - $16,000 + Starting Fees ($350) added directly to purses. Maximum SIP con- tribution per events 2-year-old pacing events - $112K (7 divisions) 3-year-old pacing events - $80K (5 divisions) All trotting events - $48K (3 divisions) Grassroots Semi-Finals - $40,000 ($20,000 per division with no Starting Fees) Grassroots Final - $50,000 REWARDS & BONUSES Ontario Bred Rewards for OSS earnings - $1 million, paid on a pro-rata basis in January of following year Ontario Bred Rewards for Open Stakes - $130,000, paid on a pro- rata basis in January of following year (individual cap of 20% per horse)
For more information on Ontario’s Horse Improvement Pro-
grams, visit
www.ontarioracing.com and select “For Industry In- siders” and “Breeding Programs”. The Program Administrator may be contacted at (416) 213-1800. For more information on the Ontario Sires Stakes, contact the OSS Administrative Coordinator at (519) 369-3545 or
records@ontariosiresstakes.com. For more information on the Ontario Resident Mare Program (Ontario Bred Rewards), email
ontariomare@ontarioracing.com or call (416) 477-5529. Ontario Racing is responsible for the administration of all non-regulatory functions of horse racing in Ontario.
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