from the Ontario Racing Commission

Toronto, ON — The 2009 Program Criteria guidebook for the Standardbred Improvement Program is now available from the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC). The guidebook includes the detailed requirements for Program eligibility, and forms to enroll mares in the Ontario Resident Mare Program for foals of 2009.

An electronic version of the 2009 Program Criteria guidebook (and all necessary forms) has also been posted on the ORC Web site and can be accessed from a link on the home page at www.ontarioracingcommission.ca. To request a printed copy of the booklet, contact the ORC at 416.213.0520, or e-mail your request to programs@ontarioracingcommission.ca.

The ORC has contracted with Standardbred Canada to provide administrative support for the new Ontario Resident Mare Program. Any administrative questions about the Ontario Resident Mare Program can be directed to either the ORC or Standardbred Canada at 905.858.3060.