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A group representing stakeholders in Saskatchewan’s horse racing industry wants the City of Saskatoon to consider changing its lease with the corporation that runs Prairieland Park.
Speakers representing horse jockeys, breeders and First Nations with interests in horse breeding and racing are expected to address members of the city’s planning, development and public services committee on Monday.
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Nicole Hein, an apprentice jockey and organizer for the horse racing lobby in Saskatchewan, said all nine speakers will be trying to impress upon councillors the cultural, historic and economic value that would be lost with the closure of Marquis Downs, which is Saskatchewan’s only track.