The Horses with Dawn Lupul Podcast - Episode #1

Thank you to Dawn Lupul at Horse Racing Alberta for this informative interview with the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, Kent Verlik. This is the first podcast in a series focusing on many different aspects of horse racing in Alberta. Click on the image below to go the podcast or follow the link at https://thehorses.com/news/industry/item/3993-the-horses-with-dawn-lupul-podcast-episode-1

'Kent describes some of the challenges HRA faced in the year leading up to the pandemic and what extraordinary steps were taken to ensure that horse racing could continue to thrive in Alberta.'

He also covers:

- the funding agreement with the Alberta government and the slot revenue claw-back to 50%

- the cessation of holdbacks from racetrack operators

- the addition of Track on Two as a racing entertainment centre

- the rules of racing, where they can be found, and the rule change process

- the 5-year agreements with the racing associations and racetrack operators purse increases and the pursuit of further revenue streams in the province'

'This is your opportunity to hear from the CEO himself and to be informed as you plan your business strategies in 2023!'