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Filly Says Bye Bye to Boys in Norman Picov Derby

Filly Says Bye Bye to Boys in Norman Picov Derby

AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - The ladies dominated a huge card at Ajax Downs on September 11 as RBYBYBABY roared to victory over the boys in the $50,490 NORMAN PICOV DERBY for 3-year-old Quarter Horses, and the track's women riders won six of the nine races on a glorious, sunny afternoon.

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Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, Norman Picov Derby Headline Big Quarter Horse Card at Ajax Downs

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, Norman Picov Derby Headline Big Quarter Horse Card at Ajax Downs

AJAX DOWNS SEPTEMBER 10. 2024 - Two important stakes races, one for 2-year-olds and one for 3-year-olds highlight a nine-race card at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 11.

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Senior Horse Education Month Features Arthritis and Pain Recognition

Senior Horse Education Month Features Arthritis and Pain Recognition

Fletcher Trailers officially opened the doors to its new location in Scotland, Ontario on January 3rd, 2024. They offer a large selection of in-stock horse trailers including horse trailers with living quarters, gooseneck trailers, bumper pull trailers, and livestock trailers. They also carry quality used horse trailers, all sold in excellent condition.

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World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner

World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner

Guelph, ON Aug 28-2024 - On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies. 

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Filly Says Bye Bye to Boys in Norman Picov Derby

Filly Says Bye Bye to Boys in Norman Picov Derby

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 - The ladies dominated a huge card at Ajax Downs on September 11 as RBYBYBABY roared to victory over the boys in the $50,490 NORMAN PICOV DERBY for 3-year-old Quarter Horses, and the track's women riders won six of the nine races on a glorious, sunny afternoon.

Read more

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, Norman Picov Derby Headline Big Quarter Horse Card at Ajax Downs

Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, Norman Picov Derby Headline Big Quarter Horse Card at Ajax Downs

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

AJAX DOWNS SEPTEMBER 10. 2024 - Two important stakes races, one for 2-year-olds and one for 3-year-olds highlight a nine-race card at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 11.

Read more


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