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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  |  NATIONAL OFFICE

C.T.H.S. PROVIDING ONLINE BIDDING FOR 2020 SALES

The C.T.H.S. is pleased to announce that Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS) will be providing online bidding for all of the 2020 C.T.H.S. Sales. DLMS is an internet marketing company specializing in real time internet auction sales and is part of the largest livestock marketing network in Canada. DLMS offers instant bidding, streaming live audio and video; creating a live auction experience from the safety of purchasers' computer, tablet or mobile device. Purchasers may establish an account through the DLMS website or through the C.T.H.S. Divisions. Account holders will then be eligible to view and purchase at any of the upcoming C.T.H.S. Sales. http://dlms.ca/Account/Register

The C.T.H.S is concerned with the health and welfare of members and sale attendees. All C.T.H.S. Sale sites have limitations on the number of people able to attend on the sale day and having online bidding available will allow for more people to be a part of the sales without having to be on the actual sale site. Viewing days will still be held prior to the sale date which will allow for interested purchasers to view consignments under COVID-19 guidelines. Those purchasers who are not able to attend viewing days will be able to view consignments through online videos and photos posted on both C.T.H.S. and DLMS websites.

C.T.H.S. Sale Dates:

• Manitoba Division - Sunday, August 23
• Ontario Division - Wednesday, September 2
• B.C. Division - Tuesday, September 8
• Alberta Division - Friday, September, 18

The C.T.H.S would like to thank its sponsors for their generous support. Their assistance in providing funding so that the C.T.H.S is able to deliver this service through DLMS is greatly appreciated.

Our thanks to:

• National; C.T.H.S. National Office, Jockey Club of Canada
• Alberta; Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Highfield Investment Group, Westana Ranches
• B.C.: The Derby Bar & Grill, HBPA BC, BCTOBA
• Manitoba; Manitoba Jockey Club
• Ontario: HBPA Ontario, Hill'n'Dale, Dermot Carty Bloodstock

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (C.T.H.S.) was incorporated in 1906 under the federal Live Stock Pedigree Act (presently called the Animal Pedigree Act – 1988) as a national breed organization to assist breeders of Thoroughbred horses in Canada. The National Office is located in Toronto. The National Office determines the requirements for Canadian-bred status of foals, maintains the breeder membership roster for Canada, compiles statistics and represents Canadian Thoroughbred breeders nationally and internationally.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 172, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5L1
Courier Address: Sales Pavilion Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 7G3
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The Government of Alberta as per Ministerial order has appointed Gary Belecki Q.C. as chair of the Horse Racing Alberta Tribunal and Jill Mason and Shirley McClellan as appointed members. Each appointment is for a three year term expiring on April 15, 2023.

May 11, 2020

Mr. Paul Ryneveld
Managing Director - Racing
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Drive
Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS

Dear Mr. Ryneveld,

RE: REQUEST TO CANCEL RACE DAYS MAY 16, 17, 18, 23, 24. 30 AND 31, 2020

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved the cancellation of the race days scheduled for May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino due to concerns with COVID-19.

My understanding is that Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) supports these race day cancellations.

Cancelled race days can be made up by adding a day or adding races to approved cards. Please advise HRA as races are rescheduled. A letter of approval from HRA will be required to add a race day.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Regards,
Kent Verlik
Chief Executive Officer

c.c. Fred Gillis, ASHA
      Jennifer Carmanico, CPMA
      Kelli Hemingson, CBI
      Ron Gregg, HRA
      Doug Fenske, HRA

May 11, 2020

Mr. Paul Ryneveld
Managing Director - Racing
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Drive
Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS

Dear Mr. Ryneveld,

RE: REQUEST TO CANCEL RACE DAYS MAY 16, 17, 18, i3 , 24, 29, 30 AND 31, 2020

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved the cancellation of the race day scheduled for May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino due to concerns with COVID-19.

My understanding is that Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association of Alberta (HBPA) supports this race day cancellation.

Cancelled race days can be made up by adding a day or adding races to approved cards. Please advise HRA as races are rescheduled. A letter of approval from HRA will be required to add a race day.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Regards,
Kent Verlik
Chief Executive Officer

c.c. Norm Castiglione, HBPA
      Allen Goodsell, HBPA
      Jennifer Carmanico, CPMA
      Kelli Hemingson, CBI
      Ron Gregg, HRA
      Doug Fenske, HRA

April 30, 2020

Ms. Dot Stein
Race/Simulcast Manager
Rocky Mountain Turf Club
Box 22020 Henderson Lake PO Station
Lethbridge, AB TlK 6XS

Dear Ms. Stein,

RE: REQUEST TO CANCEL RACE DAY MAY 2, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 , 24 , 30 & 31, 2020

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved the cancellation of the race days scheduled for May 2, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 at Rocky Mountain Turf Club due to concerns with COVID-19.

My understanding is that Alberta Community Thoroughbred Racing Association (ACTRA) supports this race day cancellation.

Cancelled race days can be made up by adding a day or adding races to approved cards. Please advise HRA as races are rescheduled. A letter of approval from HRA
will be required to add a race day.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Regards,
Kent Verlik
Chief Executive Officer

c.c. Martin West, Vice/Other Breeds
      Dale Zukowski, AQHRA
      Bill West, ACTRA
      Jennifer Carmanico, CPMA
      Ron Gregg, HRA
      Doug Fenske, HRA

April 24, 2020

Mr. Paul Ryneveld
Managing Director - Racing
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Drive
Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS

Dear Mr. Ryneveld,

RE: REQUEST TO CANCEL RACE DAYS MAY 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2020

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved the cancellation of the race day scheduled for May 2, 3, 9 and 10 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino due to concerns with COVID-19.

My understanding is that Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association of Alberta (HBPA) supports this race day cancellation.

Cancelled race days can be made up by adding a day or adding races to approved cards. Please advise HRA as races are rescheduled. A letter of approval from HRA will be required to add a race day.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Regards,
Kent Verlik
Chief Executive Officer

c.c. Norm Castiglione, HBPA
      Allen Goodsell, HBPA
      Jennifer Carmanico, CPMA
      Kelli Hemingson, CBI
      Ron Gregg, HRA
      Doug Fenske, HRA

April 24, 2020

Mr. Paul Ryneveld
Managing Director - Racing
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Drive
Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS

Dear Mr. Ryneveld,

RE: REQUEST TO CANCEL RACE DAYS MAY 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2020

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved the cancellation of the race days scheduled for May 2, 3, 9 and 10 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino due to concerns with COVID- 19.

My understanding is that Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) supports these race day cancellations.

Cancelled race days can be made up by adding a day or adding races to approved cards. Please advise HRA as races are rescheduled. A letter of approval from HRA will be required to add a race day.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Regards,
Kent Verlik
Chief Executive Officer

c.c. Fred Gillis, ASHA
      Jennifer Carmanico, CPMA
      Kelli Hemingson, CBI
      Ron Gregg, HRA
      Doug Fenske, HRA

On behalf of the staff and board of Horse racing Alberta, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mara Coote-Freeman. Mara passed on away April 8 and she will be dearly missed.

Horse Racing Alberta has lost a great friend and a strong supporter. Mara Coote-Freeman was a keen horsewoman and she was an integral part of the Olds College Racetrack Programs. As an instructor and mentor, she helped guide many of our graduates through the Exercise Rider program. Mara’s commitment to the students lasted beyond their time at the Olds College. Mara attended graduations, award ceremonies and was part of the development of the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA). Through her role with IFHRA, she was able to cheer on our graduates in races in Abu Dhabi, Italy and Spain.

Mara was appointed to the Horse Racing Alberta board in 2018 as a Public Member and was Chair of the Strategic Growth & Sustainable Development Committee. Mara was devoted to her role and showed incredible passion and strength. She was full of ideas and energy and wanted the best for all of the people and horses in our sport. Mara was an advocate for lifelong learning, safety and horse welfare. She was also a fountain of marketing suggestions and was committed to the formation of the industry Marketing committee.

We will miss Mara’s strength, her deep chuckle, her wit and her creativity. We will also miss her commitment to horse racing in Alberta. Our thoughts are with her husband Barry, her family, her horse family and her many friends.