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The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2018 Sovereign Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in Canadian racing.

2018 Sovereign Award Finalists Announced

February 1, 2019

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s Champions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian Racing. The winners of the twelve horse categories and the five human categories will…

The number of Graded Stakes in Canada will increase from 45 to 46 with the addition of a Listed Race upgraded to G3.

Jockey Club of Canada Announces Graded Stakes Upgrade

January 28, 2019

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 from 45 to 46 with the addition of a Listed…

Glenn Sikura Named Chief Steward of Jockey Club of Canada

May 2, 2018

Upon the completion of his three-year term, Jeffrey Begg will be stepping down as Chief Steward of The Jockey Club of Canada. The Board of Stewards has appointed Glenn Sikura to succeed Begg as Chief Steward, effective on June 9,…

Groom, Handicapper & Special Sovereign Awards Announced for 2017

February 28, 2018

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the winners of three Sovereign Awards, the Groom Award, the Handicapper Award and The Special Sovereign Award for 2017. The 2017 Groom Award will go to Alfredo Ramos. Alfredo was born…

Guest Speakers Announced for Horse Ownership Seminar

June 21, 2017

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and The Jockey Club of Canada are hosting an Ownership Seminar on Saturday, July 1 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The seminar will provide a basic introduction to Thoroughbred ownership, with topics including how…

Horse Ownership Seminar at Woodbine

June 6, 2017

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and The Jockey Club of Canada are hosting an Ownership Seminar on Saturday, July 1 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The day-long event is being held during the inaugural two-day Queen’s Plate Festival and…

Dexter Braithwaite Wins Outstanding Groom Award

March 8, 2017

The Jockey Club of Canada is proud to announce a new category honoring an Outstanding Groom, proudly sponsored by OLG. This Award will be presented at the 42nd Annual Sovereign Awards on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Palais Royale,…

2016 Sovereign Award Finalists

January 24, 2017

The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2016 Sovereign Award Finalists and extends an invitation for everyone to attend the Awards Ceremony! The Jockey Club of Canada will host the 42nd Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony to honor Canada’s racing Champions of…

The Jockey Club of Canada Seeks to Boost Exposure

August 22, 2016

The Jockey Club of Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and improving Thoroughbred racing, is working hard to get their message out and increase their exposure. Plans include a complete overhaul of their website and revamping of their social media…

New Jockey Club of Canada Steward and Members

August 25, 2015

At The Jockey Club of Canada annual Meeting of the Members held in June at Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, Ontario, one new Steward and eight new Members were appointed to The Jockey Club of Canada in 2015. The Jockey…