Demande pour 2016 dates de course amendement - ORC
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Demande pour 2016 dates de course amendement - ORC
Courses de chevaux Demande pour 2016 dates de course amendement Mohawk Racetrack et Woodbine Racetrack Bulletin D’Information no 06 11 Mai 2016 – Woodbine Entertainment Group demande l'approbation pour amendments calendriers des dates de course à Mohawk Racetrack et Woodbine Racetrack (Mohawk et Woodbine). La Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario (“CAJO”) fait circuler cette demande pour amendments au calendriers des dates de course approuvées et recevra les commentaires sur la demande des participants de l'industrie intéressés avant de prendre sa décision concernant cette demande. Des copies de la demande et de l'analyse de rentabilisation à l'appui de ces changements sont incluses avec le présent bulletin. La CAJO approuve les dates des courses et de diffusion simultanée des hippodromes. Les modifications ou les dérogations au calendrier des dates et des heures de départ approuvées sont émises par demande au Registrateur. Un changement à l'heure de départ de plus de 30 minutes doit être approuvé par la CAJO. La demande Woodbine Entertainment Group est la suivante: Mohawk Date(s) révisée(s) Ajouter: Lundi 3, 10, 17. 24 et 31 Octobre, 7 Novembre, Mardi 4, 11, et 18 Octobre, Jeudi 6, 13, 20 et 27 Octobre, 3 Novembre, Vendredi 7, 14, 21 et 28 Octobre, 4 Novembre, Samedi 1, 8, 15, 22 et 29 Octobre et 5 Novembre, 2016 Total: 25 date(s) Heure de départ : 19 h 30 10006F (2016/05) © Imprimeur de la Reine pour l’Ontario, 2016 English also available Page 1 of 2 Woodbine (Standardbred) Date(s) révisée(s) Supprimer: Lundi 3, 10, 17, 24 et 31 Octobre, 7 Novembre, Jeudi 6, 13, 20 et 27 Octobre, 3 Novembre, Vendredi 1, 8, 15, 22 et 29 Octobre et 5 Novembre 2016 Lundi 2 Janvier, Vendredi 6 Janvier et Samedi 7 Janvier 2017 Total: 25 date(s) Heure de départ : 19 h 30 Les suggestions, les commentaires ou les préoccupations doivent être reçus 18 Mai 2016 avant la course pour être considérés et transmis à la CAJO comme : Télécopieur: Courriel: Poste: 10006F (2016/05) (416) 326-5555, Attn : “Courses de chevaux” [email protected] Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario 90, avenue Sheppard Est Bureau 200 Toronto (Ontario) M2N 0A4 Attn: Courses de chevaux © Imprimeur de la Reine pour l’Ontario, 2016 English also available Page 2 of 2 March 24, 2016 Sent via email Jessica Harvie Licensing Coordinator Ontario Racing Commission Suite 400 10 Carlson Court Toronto, ON M9W 6L2 Re: Request for Variance to Woodbine Entertainment Group Standardbred 2016 Live Date Schedule Dear Ms. Harvie, The Woodbine Entertainment Group (“WEG”) requests a variance to the approved 2016 schedules for standardbred racing at Woodbine and Mohawk Racetracks. The total number of dates of 222 for fiscal year 2017 meets the commitment made by WEG as outlined in the Horse Racing Partnership Funding Plan (“HRPFP”). The changes from the Business Plan submitted by the Standardbred Alliance are not to the total number of dates, but a reallocation of 25 dates from Woodbine to Mohawk Racetrack. The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (“COSA”) supports the variance application. In 2015, the racing schedule moved to Woodbine racetrack at the beginning of October to prepare for the Breeders Crown championship events. The races, which were conducted successfully on October 24th, resulted in all time Canadian record highs for a single card in both wagering handle and purses. As WEG is not hosting the Breeders Crown in 2016, the request is to remain at Mohawk through early November in 2016. The variance will allow for the completion the entire Ontario Sires Stakes schedule, through the Superfinals, at Mohawk. There are a number of operational efficiencies that can be realized if we do not conduct dual breed racing at Woodbine until after the Breeders Cup simulcast on the first weekend of November. And most importantly, as was proven with the shift of spring dates to Mohawk from Woodbine, horse supply and wagering improves when standardbred racing is conducted at Mohawk over Woodbine. The standardbred schedule takes a short seasonal break after the Boxing Day race card, at Woodbine. In discussions with COSA, there is a desire to extend the break a few days for the benefit of the participants racing at Woodbine. With that, WEG is proposing to drop 3 days in the first week of January of 2017 being Monday January 2nd (statutory holiday), Thursday January 5th, and Friday January 6th. The timing of this break lines up similarly with the major US based standardbred tracks. With the proposed change, there would be an 11 day break in the schedule. In order for WEG to meet its requirement of 222 standardbred race dates in fiscal year 2017, as described in the HRPFP, the proposal is to add 3 dates to the October 2016 schedule at Mohawk. The added proposed dates are Tuesday October 4, 11, and 18. The change would essentially add 3 weeks of 5 days/week racing to the Mohawk schedule. This change will assist in our ability to maintain a consistent schedule of overnight racing, as there are a number of Ontario Sires Stakes events at Mohawk in October, concluding with the Superfinals on Saturday the 15th. This proposed change, assuming suitable racing conditions in January, would result in a decline in overall wagering on WEG standardbred racing, although not material. Therefore, the variance request for the addition of dates in October and November to the Mohawk Racetrack schedule is as follows; Add: October 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31, November 3, 4, 5, and 7. Post time for all dates at Mohawk will be 7:30pm except; Saturday May 7 @ 7:05pm (Kentucky Derby simulcast) Saturday May 21 @ 6:45pm (Family Fun and Fireworks night) Saturday June 18 @ 6:30pm (North America Cup) The variance request for Mohawk Racetrack impacts the timing of the opening of the Woodbine Fall Standardbred meet, and as a result the added dates from the Mohawk schedule are deleted from the Woodbine Fall schedule. As a result, the variance request for Woodbine Standardbred is as follows; Delete: October 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31, November 3, 4, 5, and 7. Post time for all dates at Woodbine will be 7:30 pm except; Monday December 26 @ 1pm (Boxing Day) If approved, WEG will be deleting January 2, 6, and 7 from the 2017 calendar schedule. In respect to Policy Directive 3-2007; 1. Customer satisfaction and demand for the product. The variance request aligns resources available to produce live racing with an optimal schedule for producing the largest wagering pools. 2. Adequate purse levels. The variance request does not reduce the total number of race dates at WEG. 3. Racing opportunities and available horse supply. The variance request does not reduce the total number of race dates at WEG. 4. Financial condition of the racetrack association to deliver. Meets commitment of HRPFP. 5. Harmonization of date schedule with other Ontario racetracks. As contemplated within the Business Plan of the Standardbred Alliance. 6. Motivation to engage in the conduct of live racing. As required by its mandate, WEG remains committed to live racing. Please call if you have questions or concerns. Best regards, Woodbine Entertainment Group Katherine Curry VP, Legal & Compliance cc: Jamie Martin, Bill Ford, WEG Bill O’Donnell, COSA Jean Major, ORC Woodbine & Mohawk Standardbreds - Post time 7:30 pm except April 2016 - March 2017 Jun 18 - 6:30pm Dec 26 - 1pm April 2016 May 2016 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 3 15 July 2016 S M T W T 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 F S 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 October 2016 S M T W T F 2 9 16 23 30 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 S 7 14 21 28 17 August 2016 M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 22 22 S 1 8 15 22 29 November 2016 M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 S 6 13 20 27 21 S 1 8 15 22 29 M 2 9 16 23 30 January 2017 T W T 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31 F S 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 S 5 12 19 26 S 4 11 18 25 S 4 11 18 25 May 7 - 7:05pm May 21 - 6:45pm June 2016 M T W T 1 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 14 Major Dates Fireworks May 21 Pepsi NA Cup June 18 Canadian Pacing Derby/Metro September 3 Maple Leaf Trot/Canadian Trotting Classic September 17 F S 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 56 22 66 December 2016 M T W T F 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 15 S M 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 16 144 78 222 21 September 2016 M T W T F S 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 4 12 February 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 M W March 2017 T W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 52 F S 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31 18 48 222