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Saskatchewan’s NDP Opposition wants the government to grab the reins and try to save thoroughbred horse racing at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon.
Matt Love, a Saskatoon MLA and critic for parks, recreation and sport, called on the government to meet with the Saskatchewan Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
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Love said association officials have estimated that between 500 and 1,000 people are employed directly or indirectly in the horse racing industry in the province.
Posted: Mar 12, 2021 10:00 AM CT | Last Updated: March 12
Horse-racing at Marquis Downs, a racetrack operated by Prairieland Park, was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. In February, the organization announced the 2021 season would be cancelled as well.(Leanne King Photography)
Prairieland Park in Saskatoon is permanently cancelling thoroughbred horse racing at Marquis Downs after 50 years of hosting the sport.
The park said it s in negotiations with the Canadian Premier Soccer League (CPL), as well as Living Sky Sports and Entertainment to bring Saskatchewan s first professional soccer league to Saskatoon.
Horse-racing at Marquis Downs, a racetrack operated by Prairieland Park, was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Then in late February, the organization announced the 2021 season would be cancelled as well.