Woodbine to raise minimum weight for jockeys
TORONTO, July 25, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment, in consultation with the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA), announced today that…
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In Memory of Don Seymour
TORONTO, Sunday, July 5, 2020 – Canadian Hall of Fame jockey Don Seymour, 59, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by…
Connecting mind, body and horse
Story and photos by: Hayley Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 21, 2019 – “Horses have always been a huge part of my…
Justin Stein set to return to action on Sunday
TORONTO, May 9, 2019 – After announcing his retirement in 2016, jockey Justin Stein will resume riding and competing in the sport…
Husbands on the road to recovery
TORONTO, December 20, 2018 – Jockey Patrick Husbands shared an update on his road to recovery after his 2018 racing season was…
Hernandez and the word on the Breeders’ Stakes
By Jennifer Morrison for Woodbine.com TORONTO, August 16, 2018 – Rafael Hernandez has only been riding full time at Woodbine for two…
Snowbirds: Wilson springs into action
TORONTO, March 13, 2018 – Welcome to the 13th edition of the weekly Woodbine Snowbirds Report, now in its seventh year, chronicling…
Apprentice jockey Isabelle Wenc driven to succeed
TORONTO, January 15, 2018 – The first few weeks of winter in Toronto have left many dreaming of spring, but for apprentice…