The Board of Ontario Racing and members of the Standardbred Alliance have voted to merge the two existing organizations. The combined entity will be an independent, not-for-profit industry organization that will represent all Ontario racetracks and horse racing industry associations in the Province with one unified voice.

โ€œWeโ€™re excited to announce the merger of the two organizations to create a more inclusive Ontario Racing with an expanded membership and governance mandate,โ€ said Hugh Mitchell, Chair of Ontario Racing Board of Directors. โ€œBoth the board of Ontario Racing and the Standardbred Alliance are confident that the merger will create a unified voice for racing to advocate for the sectorโ€™s interests and ultimately negotiate a long-term funding agreement that ensures the sustainability of three breeds of horse racing in Ontario.โ€

The newly formed entity will create a more cost-effective and streamlined approach to industry administration and governance, as well as a more collaborative and effective approach to decision-making and strategic planning on behalf of 15 racetracks and racing industry associations across the Province.

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