More Than Muscle: Jennifer Stein’s Mission to Lift Up Jockeys
Jennifer Stein is taking her lifelong admiration of jockeys the extra mile. Long before she would saddle up in a mentorship role…
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5 Questions with Pietro Moran
TORONTO, March 29, 2025— For Pietro Moran, son of jockeys David and Maria Moran, following in his parents’ footsteps was an easy…
Living the Dual-Breed Dream
TORONTO, March 24, 2025— Omar Moreno’s horse racing journey has taken several unexpected yet rewarding turns, particularly through his growing relationship with…
Kazushi Kimura: A Rising Star chronicles remarkable journey of the star rider
TORONTO, May 31, 2024 – The compelling and inspirational journey of champion jockey Kazushi Kimura is brought to life in Kazushi Kimura:…
A Tale of Two Dreams Realized
TORONTO, February 8, 2024— Seconds before she was called upon, Isabelle Wenc smiled, knowing her story would be unlike any of the…
Slevinsky reveling in her life in the saddle
TORONTO, July 7, 2023 – Rachel Slevinsky sighs at the recollection of her first career race. The apprentice rider knew that winning…
Munger makes great first impression, looks for lasting one at Woodbine
TORONTO, May 12, 2023– Ryan Munger couldn’t have scripted the moment any better. As he walked out of the Woodbine jockeys’ room for…
Inside track: Jockey Declan Carroll creates new video series
TORONTO, May 9, 2023– Declan Carroll is taking racing fans along for the ride. The idea, one where he would provide viewers with…
5 Furlongs: Sofia Vives
TORONTO, May 2, 2023 – In this monthly series, a familiar Woodbine horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful…
Plate-winning jockey Steve Bahen calls it a career
TORONTO, March 27, 2023– Steve Bahen, best known for his improbable 2002 Queen’s Plate triumph aboard 82-1 T J’s Lucky Moon, has announced…
Skye Chernetz: Always up for adventure
TORONTO, March 22, 2023– For jockey Skye Chernetz, the racing offseason is a passport to adventure, with this particular chapter of her travels…
Sofia Vives: “Racing, it runs through my mind all day”
TORONTO, March 15, 2023– Sofia Vives’ one complaint about getting aboard 33 Thoroughbreds on a near-perfect Florida morning? She didn’t have the…
Civaci enjoying the (Woodbine) ride
Story by: Chris Lomon TORONTO, June 18, 2021 – His first mount of the 2021 Woodbine season wasn’t a winning one, but…
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…
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…
