THE HORSEMENS BENEVOLENT and PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

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THE HORSEMENS BENEVOLENT and PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

• ALBERTA REPORT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGJANUARY 21, 2006TAMPA,
FLORIDA
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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS

• TOTAL PROVINCIAL WAGERING ALL SOURCES

BREAKDOWN OF WAGERING BETWEEN BREEDS
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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS(contd)

• BREAKDOWN OF THOROUGHBRED WAGERING BY TRACKS

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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS(contd)

• BREAKDOWN OF THOROUGHBRED WAGERING LIVE vs
  SIMULCAST

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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS(contd)

• TRACK STATS

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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS(contd)

• PURSES PAID

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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS(contd)

• FUNDING OF PURSES

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2005 WAGERING PURSE POOL STATISTICS(contd)

• CLAIMING/PURSE STAKE HIGHLITES

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2005 HIGHLIGHTS

• New Paddock Grandstand renovation completed _at_
  Northlands in time for opening day.
• HRA is in negotiations with the Alberta
  Government regarding future gaming revenue. Our
  current arrangement expired March/05 with a one
  year extension to renegotiate. Rather than
  remaining status quo, HRA prefers a more
  desirable deal to foster continued growth for the
  industry. In 2004, economic impact of horse
  racing in Alberta was 355m.
• Northlands has been allocated an additional 125
  Gaming Terminals (Jan 2006).
• Northlands plans are to expand the track to 7
  furlongs subject to rezoning and financing.

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2005 HIGHLIGHTS (contd)

• The HRA Marketing Program pertaining to
  television continues to receive National
  accolades.
• Northlands continues to work on the sale of our
  signal to other jurisdictions added Northern
  California in 2005. It was suggested that HBPA
  take a more active role in marketing our signal.
  We are also working on getting more exposure on
  Bell TRN WEST (CH. 477) where we air only on
  Wednesday nights during the meets.
• Decreases in simulcast wagering in the Edmonton
  area was disappointing. Northlands main market
  are the California tracks. Inclement winter
  weather and short fields were largely to blame
  for the downturn. Northlands no longer has live
  TAB Operators servicing the Edmonton market
  making it extremely cumbersome to wager via
  telephone.
• Northlands is pleased with the results of
  wagering through HPI.

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CALGARY AREA RACING FACILITY UNITED HORSEMEN
OF ALBERTA (UHA)

• Progress is slow but steady. There is a sign!!
• The MD of Rockyview who have been positive and
  enthusiastic about the Project all along,
  approved the redesignation of land use from
  farming to commercial. Permits are in place
  soil core samples are being taken, planning of
  surrounding infrastructure (roads, overpasses,
  utilities) is moving forward.
• Project continues to have challenges such as
  escalating costs and the need to raise additional
  funding. On a positive note, the land has become
  valuable and desirable. Currently negotiating
  with a major investor who will develop a Shopping
  complex with a Horse Park theme on a portion of
  the property.
• There are timing challenges with the Project due
  to the fact that the scope has changed. Even
  though the Project is in start up mode the
  projected April, 2007 start up date for this
  facility is doubtful. Contingency plans are
  currently being negotiated with Stp.

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HRA/HBPA 2005 BACKSTRETCH INITIATIVES

• Spearheaded by Jim Haggan Human Resources
  Program Coordinator HRA.
• Established Chaplaincy Committee made up of
  seven (7) backstretch members. During the
  Edmonton meet held 3 BBQs, and 1 wedding.
  Recognition awards for Groom of the week
  Backstretch worker Pony Gallop person of the
  month implemented.
• Daycare Subsidies. Pay up to 50 of costs nine
  applicants - 300 per month.
• Satellite TV installed in the Northlands dorms.
  HBPAs contribution - 30,000.

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HRA/HBPA 2005 BACKSTRETCH INITIATIVES(contd)

• The Learning Center established at Northlands.
  Offers Computer courses, Literacy programs and
  G.E.D programs grade 12 equivalent free of
  charge.
• Benevolence payments totaled 23,500 to 13
  individuals.
• Charity Dinner Dance Auction held in September.
  Benevolence Fund recipient of 16,000.
• Implemented Exercise Rider School in partnership
  with Olds College. 10 students
  enrolled (maximum) for this twelve week Program.
  Upon completion, students have to gallop sixty
  horses in order to graduate. Preliminary
  indications are that nine students will graduate
  with 2 showing skills and ability to become
  Jockeys.
  HBPA Contribution -
  65,000.

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HRA/HBPA 2005 BACKSTRETCH INITIATIVES (contd)

• Third year for Groom School in partnership with
  Olds College. Currently have 7 enrolled goal
  is to fill with 16 prior to commencement date.
  HBPA share - 11,000.
• Immigration - Jim is investigating the
  possibility of bringing in Grooms and Exercise
  riders from other countries. Exercise riders now
  fall under the same classification as jockeys.
  Although the Ontario Dept. of Immigration has
  upgraded the classification of grooms from
  unskilled to skilled labour, making it much
  easier to bring in foreign workers, Alberta has
  not. Approximately 120 foreign workers are
  brought in by Woodbine annually.
• On-site Addictions Counselor available 24- 7 to
  those in need.

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HBPA OFFICE OPERATIONS

• Year of Transition with significant staff
  turnover. Val Simon resigned in May. Bob
  Falkenberg employed Feb 1 Oct. 31.
  Sharon Tomlinson (CTHS) assisted until
  December.
• Denise Portman assumed Sharons role and is
  employed on a part time basis. She is our office
  contact.
• Mat Monaco is serving as the interim Manager
  while the search continues to fill the position.
• A brainstorming session on What is the HBPA and
  where is it going was held by the Board in
  October. An emergent item was to hold
  discussions with the CTHS to determine if there
  are synergies/cost saving opportunities with that
  Association.
• 2006 Contracts with both Northlands and Stampede
  Park are currently being negotiated.
• 2006 Election Year. Motion passed at the last
  HBPA Board meeting to reduce the number of
  Directors to 11 7 Owners 4 Trainers.