from the Central Ontario Standardbred Association

Campbellville, ON — After Ontario Racing concluded its first round of in-person industry consultations on the long-term funding model, the Central Ontario Standardbred Association wishes to provide its full support of:

• A new racetrack alliance of all Ontario tracks administered and overseen by Woodbine Entertainment Group
• Long term government funding that give stakeholders confidence in a promising future
• Ongoing accountability and transparency for all participants benefiting from the government’s funding proposal
• Industry leadership: racetrack business plans, race dates and purse levels aligned across the province for a coordinated and collaborative approach to distributing live racing.

COSA supports the continued negotiations and advancement of a Letter of Intent. COSA further supports the initiatives being put forward by Ontario Racing, Woodbine Entertainment Group, OLG and the Ontario Government in moving forward on a long-term commitment.